Travelling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Chania International Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Chania International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 35 minutes.
Chania's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Chania one hour ahead of Amsterdam.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your AMS to CHQ flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Chania (and then discovering more of Greece!) is a breeze with Transavia. This popular airline offers direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Chania International Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Transavia.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Chania International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between AMS and CHQ include:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Vienna International Airport
Stuttgart Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
Currently, Rs17,973 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Chania International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs53,546. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book nine months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from AMS to CHQ.
The cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Chania International Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Chania International Airport.
Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Of the flights that depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 67.93% arrive on time at their destination.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is around 23 kilometres from central Amsterdam. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near AMS. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Chania International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Chania International Airport (CHQ)
If you're arriving on a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Chania International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near CHQ:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Chania International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Abbycar, Carwiz or Centauro and experience the lesser-explored corners of Chania and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Chania International Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
Chania International Airport to the centre of Chania has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
When to fly to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Chania International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Chania in January.
The warmest month in Chania is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Chania International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AMS to CHQ in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC and 15ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen Chania. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Larisa is another essential stop in Greece and is around 483 kilometres north of Chania. No trip is complete without a visit to Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.