Travelling from Bologna International Airport (BLQ) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Bologna International Airport to Crete Chania Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Chania is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Bologna.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BLQ to CHQ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Chania (and then exploring more of Greece!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular airline has direct flights from Bologna International Airport to Crete Chania Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating BLQ to CHQ flights.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bologna International Airport to Crete Chania Airport. These are the top stopovers between BLQ and CHQ:
Athens International Airport
Vienna Airport
Sofia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bologna International Airport (BLQ) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
Right now, Rs6,446 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Bologna International Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs20,315. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from BLQ to CHQ by booking at least one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bologna International Airport to Crete Chania Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from BLQ to CHQ.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bologna International Airport to Crete Chania Airport.
Handy information about Bologna International Airport (BLQ)
Bologna International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart BLQ land on time.
Bologna International Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Bologna. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 15 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near BLQ. Whether you're taking an early flight from Bologna International Airport to Crete Chania Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
Consider staying in a hotel near CHQ if you're on a late Bologna International Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Crete Chania Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Abbycar, Carwiz or Centauro to explore Chania and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Crete Chania Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
From Crete Chania Airport, Chania is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Bologna International Airport to Crete Chania Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Chania in March.
When reserving your flight from Bologna International Airport to Crete Chania Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Chania, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 31ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 15ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BLQ to CHQ sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Chania is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres north of Chania, a trip to Athens will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Around 483 kilometres north of Chania, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.
