Flying from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Chania International Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Sofia Airport to Chania International Airport take 1 hour 30 minutes. Chania and Sofia are in the same timezone (UTC+2), so you won't need to change your watch once you arrive.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to break up your flight from Sofia Airport to Chania International Airport, consider adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a city that appeals to you. The most popular stopovers on the SOF - CHQ route include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
Before reserving your cheap ticket from SOF to CHQ, check if you need a visa to enter Greece. Travel document and visa requirements may vary and are updated frequently. For the latest information, contact the nearest consulate or embassy of the country you're flying to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Sofia Airport to Chania International Airport is 35 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 69 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book 10 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SOF to CHQ.
The cheapest month for tickets from Sofia Airport to Chania International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Use filters to tailor your flights from Sofia Airport to Chania International Airport. Simply select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
Sofia Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Sofia. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 16 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 37 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to SOF? If you're catching an early flight from Sofia Airport to Chania International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Chania International Airport (CHQ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Sofia Airport to Chania International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CHQ instead:
Getting from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
Chania International Airport to the centre of Chania takes around 24 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
When to fly to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Chania International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Chania in February.
Before locking in your flight from Sofia Airport to Chania International 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. Search for cheap tickets from SOF to CHQ sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Chania
Start your Chania trip right by finding a great stay. Once you've booked your flight from SOF to CHQ, have a look at our hotel options including:
Old Venetian Harbour and Chania Archaeological Museum are a couple of top attractions to put on your Chania must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Maritime Museum of Crete.
Complete your Chania trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Chania International Airport — next on the list is finding somewhere to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Chania.