Travelling from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Chania International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 4 hours 15 minutes.
London is two hours behind Chania and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Flights from CHQ to LHR start from 13:50 — the earliest with British Airways. The last departure is at 20:00 with British Airways. In total, you can choose from three weekly Chania International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your CHQ to LHR flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
British Airways has direct flights from Chania International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in London — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if time allows.
British Airways has the highest passenger demand on this route.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chania International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. These are the top stopovers between CHQ and LHR:
Milano Malpensa Airport
Cote D'Azur Airport
Brussels Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
82 € is the best price for a one-way Chania International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. A return flight starts at 172 €. These fares may change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from CHQ to LHR, reserve your trip six months ahead of your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Chania International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Chania International Airport (CHQ)
Chania International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 91.98% of flights that take off from CHQ arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To get to Chania International Airport from central Chania, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a handy hotel near CHQ? If you're boarding an early flight from Chania International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider booking a hotel close to LHR if you have a late Chania International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a London Heathrow Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport about one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
From London Heathrow Airport, London is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Chania International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to London in February.
Book your flight from Chania International Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you'd like to go to London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CHQ to LHR sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom waiting to be explored. About 161 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Birmingham will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you're ready to explore another side of United Kingdom, head for Bristol, roughly 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are key reasons to visit.