Flying from Warsaw to Chania International Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your trip from in Warsaw. Explore your options leaving from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) or Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI) when organising your flight from Warsaw to Chania International Airport (CHQ).
The average duration of a direct flight from Warsaw to Chania International Airport is 3 hours.
Chania is 1 hour ahead of Warsaw. Chania International Airport is located in Chania, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
The most popular route is from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Chania International Airport (CHQ), with 1 direct weekly services. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from WAW to CHQ is the 06:30 Wizz Air option. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 16:15 with Wizz Air.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Warsaw to CHQ. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Go straight to your destination from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW). Nonstop flights from Warsaw to Chania International Airport (CHQ) can be booked from here.
When departing from WAW, you can catch a direct flight from Warsaw to Chania International Airport with Wizz Air.
The distance from central Warsaw to WAW is about 5 miles. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the fastest way to get there, whether you prefer to drive or use public transport.
After an easy start to your travels? Stay near Frederic Chopin Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Warsaw to Chania International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
Searching for other options for a direct flight from Warsaw to Chania International Airport (CHQ)? Check out the fares flying out of Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI).
Ryanair has direct flights from Warsaw to CHQ out of WMI. Book your preferred seat and get to your destination in a single stretch.
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Warsaw to Chania International Airport. Visit friends or family or tick another city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, here's where you can stop between Warsaw-Modlin Airport and CHQ:
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
You can arrive at WMI from the centre of Warsaw in approximately 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 1 minute to cover the 25 miles or so.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Warsaw to CHQ, take things easy in one of these hotels near Warsaw-Modlin Airport:
About Chania International Airport (CHQ)
If you have a late flight from Warsaw to Chania International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near CHQ:
Getting from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
From Chania International Airport, Chania is approximately 9 miles away. It takes around 24 minutes to get to the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Warsaw to Chania International Airport is £33. The cheapest price for a return flight is £90. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
We recommend booking 8 months before your departure date. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to score cheap tickets from Warsaw to CHQ within that timeframe.
The cheapest month for tickets from Warsaw to Chania International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' search feature to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your plans.
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The best time to fly from Warsaw to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Warsaw to Chania International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Chania in February when it's quieter.
Before you book a flight from Warsaw to CHQ, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Chania, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 31ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Warsaw to Chania International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 15ºC on average.
More about Chania
Start your Chania trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Warsaw to Chania International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Old Venetian Harbour, Chania Archaeological Museum and Maritime Museum of Crete are leading attractions which should be on every Chania itinerary.
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