Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Chania (IST - CHQ)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Chania and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$243	Air Serbia 1 stop 5 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Thu, Jun 11	The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Chania is currently $243
Cheapest one-way flight	$106	Aegean 1 stop 8 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul to Chania is currently $106
Last-minute weekend getaway	$315	Aegean 1 stop 18 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Istanbul to Chania is currently $315
Cheapest business class flights	$822	SKY express 1 stop 13 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 10	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Istanbul to Chania is currently $822

Fastest flight	3 hr 30 min	The fastest flight with stops from Istanbul to Chania takes 3 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Chania is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $170–290
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $270–390

Popular airlines from Istanbul to Chania

Aegean

from $263

Typical price: $205–335

99 weekly connecting flights

IST - CHQ Every day
SKY express

from $444

Typical price: $320–560

26 weekly connecting flights

IST - CHQ Every day
British Airways

from $1,050

Typical price: $1,000–1,900

6 weekly connecting flights

IST - CHQ Every Fri, Sat
Scandinavian Airlines

from $839

5 weekly connecting flights

IST - CHQ Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat
Transavia

4 weekly connecting flights

IST - CHQ Every Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat

Popular airports near Istanbul

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 19 mi
Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Türkiye 46 min 21 mi
Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)

Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 22 min 60 mi
Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 31 min 56 mi

Popular airports near Chania

Chania International Airport Ioannis Daskalogiannis (CHQ)

Chania Greece 25 min 7 mi
Heraklion International Airport N. Kazantzakis (HER)

Heraklion Greece 2 hr 1 min 66 mi
Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH)

Athens Greece 9 hr 49 min 167 mi
Sitia Public Airport "Vitsentzos Kornaros" (JSH) (JSH)

Sitia Greece 3 hr 53 min 119 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Istanbul to Chania

The cheapest flights from Istanbul to Chania are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $170 to $290.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Chania recently found on Google Flights was with Air Serbia from $243. The cheapest one-way flight was with Aegean from $106.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Aegean flight from Istanbul to Chania is $263, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
The cheapest SKY express flight from Istanbul to Chania is $444, flying from Jul 31 to Aug 7.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Istanbul to Chania is $1,050, flying from May 21 to May 27.
The cheapest Scandinavian Airlines flight from Istanbul to Chania is $839, flying from May 16 to May 23.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Chania starts at $243 from Thu, Jun 4 to Thu, Jun 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $106 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

3 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Istanbul to Chania.

Chania has a Mediterranean climate with plenty of sunshine. Peak travel time is during the hot months of Jul–Aug. Late spring to early summer (May–Jun) and early fall (Sep) are also popular times to visit. Cultural events, such as art exhibitions, concerts and dancing, take place throughout the summer (Jun–Aug). The annual Chania Rock Festival (Jul) showcases Greek and international rock bands.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Istanbul to Chania.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Istanbul to Chania really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Istanbul to Chania.

In terms of flights, Aegean is the most popular. Aegean offers 99 connecting flights per week. Aegean flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Chania International Airport Ioannis Daskalogiannis (CHQ) .

Other popular airlines flying from Istanbul to Chania are:

SKY express offers 26 connecting flights per week. SKY express flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Chania International Airport Ioannis Daskalogiannis (CHQ) .
British Airways offers 6 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Chania International Airport Ioannis Daskalogiannis (CHQ) .
Scandinavian Airlines offers 5 connecting flights per week. Scandinavian Airlines flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Chania International Airport Ioannis Daskalogiannis (CHQ) .
Transavia offers 4 connecting flights per week. Transavia flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Chania International Airport Ioannis Daskalogiannis (CHQ) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Istanbul and Chania.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Chania recently found on Google Flights was with Air Serbia from $243. The cheapest one-way flight was with Aegean from $106.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Aegean flight from Istanbul to Chania is $263, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
The cheapest SKY express flight from Istanbul to Chania is $444, flying from Jul 31 to Aug 7.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Istanbul to Chania is $1,050, flying from May 21 to May 27.
The cheapest Scandinavian Airlines flight from Istanbul to Chania is $839, flying from May 16 to May 23.

No airline flies direct from Istanbul to Chania.

There are 99 Aegean connecting flights from Istanbul to Chania per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 26 SKY express connecting flights from Istanbul to Chania per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 British Airways connecting flights from Istanbul to Chania per week. Flights are available on Friday and Saturday.
There are 5 Scandinavian Airlines connecting flights from Istanbul to Chania per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
There are 4 Transavia connecting flights from Istanbul to Chania per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Chania at price $315 is offered by Aegean from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from Istanbul to Chania.

There are 99 Aegean connecting flights from Istanbul to Chania per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 26 SKY express connecting flights from Istanbul to Chania per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 British Airways connecting flights from Istanbul to Chania per week. Flights are available on Friday and Saturday.
There are 5 Scandinavian Airlines connecting flights from Istanbul to Chania per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
There are 4 Transavia connecting flights from Istanbul to Chania per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Chania.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Istanbul to Chania, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Chania start at $822 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 10 with SKY express.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Chania start at $243 from Thu, Jun 4 to Thu, Jun 11.

To book business class trips from Istanbul to Chania, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Istanbul and Chania starts at $315 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Aegean.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Chania at price $315 is offered by Aegean from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to Chania, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.