Cheapest airlines flights from Chania to Athens

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Chania to Athens, including SKY express, AEGEAN, Ryanair has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Chania to Athens according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Chania to Athens in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$25, and round-trip direct flights start at US$80.

Displayed flight fares from Chania to Athens are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Chania to Athens Flight Details

The distance between Chania and Athens is about 268.02 km. The average flying time from Chania to Athens is around 53 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$25
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$80
Cheapest monthAugust
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance268.02 km
Average flight time53 minutes
Popular airlineSKY express
Flight statistics for the Chania–Athens route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Chania to Athens

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Chania to Athens?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Chania to Athens, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Chania to Athens is January, with an average price of US$81; while the month with the highest flight price is usually August, with an average price of up to US$130.

US$130
US$106
US$81
US$57
    Cheapest
  • US$106
    Jun
  • US$110
    Jul
  • US$130
    Aug
  • US$126
    Sep
  • US$116
    Oct
  • US$101
    Nov
  • US$95
    Dec
  • US$81
    Jan
  • US$81
    Feb
  • US$89
    Mar
  • US$91
    Apr
  • US$85
    May

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Chania to Athens?

The average price of round-trip flights from Chania to Athens purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Chania to Athens are found during May, with an average price of US$139. Conversely, the highest prices are found during August, with an average price of up to US$284.

US$284
US$212
US$139
US$67
    Cheapest
  • US$161
    Jun
  • US$227
    Jul
  • US$284
    Aug
  • US$218
    Sep
  • US$181
    Oct
  • US$177
    Nov
  • US$186
    Dec
  • US$155
    Jan
  • US$173
    Feb
  • US$169
    Mar
  • US$199
    Apr
  • US$139
    May

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chania to Athens (CHQ-ATH)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Ryanair offers one-way fares as low as US$25 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CHQ to ATH on Sat, Aug 8), while Ryanair offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$80 departing on Fri, Jun 26 and returning on Wed, Jul 1.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Chania to Athens with the following airlines, including: SKY express AEGEAN Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 53 minutes to fly from Chania to Athens.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chania to Athens is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 65 flight per week flying from Chania to Athens. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: SKY express: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- GQ257 (23:55) AEGEAN: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- A3331 (06:09)
  • To find best deals on flights from Chania to Athens, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Aug 8, with one-way flights priced at just US$25.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Ryanair.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Athens travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Chania to Athens is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chania to Athens on June 16, 2026 with Ryanair, with prices starting at US$27.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Athens, with Chania International Airport to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (CHQ-ATH) is by far the most common option on this route: Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH).
  • The time difference between Athens and Chania is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Chania to Athens

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Chania to Athens?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Chania to Athens on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Ryanair provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Chania to Athens, with fares starting at US$55.

US$36
US$55
US$75
US$95
US$114
Ryanair
US$55
Ryanair
SKY express
US$109
SKY express
AEGEAN
US$114
AEGEAN

Which airline operates the most flights from Chania to Athens?

Total flights from Chania to Athens across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, AEGEAN operates the most frequent flights from Chania to Athens, with 37 flights per week.

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5
21
37
AEGEAN
37
AEGEAN
SKY express
29
SKY express
Etihad Airways
15
Etihad Airways
Emirates
9
Emirates
Air Canada
8
Air Canada
Juneyao Airlines
5
Juneyao Airlines

How many flights fly from Chania to Athens daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Chania to Athens within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Chania to Athens is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Thursday.

70
61
51
42
Highest
54
Mon
60
Tue
60
Wed
51
Thu
70
Fri
67
Sat
59
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.