Flying from Chicago to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport (CHQ): What you need to know
Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport is located in Chania. The city runs on the UTC+2 timezone and is eight hours ahead of Chicago.
To ensure you catch your flight from Chicago to CHQ, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Peak months like July or holiday periods such as Christmas and New Year will mean bigger lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a smart idea.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Chicago to CHQ leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
The journey from central Chicago to ORD takes around 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kms (17 miles) in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
70% of flights that take off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 16 kms (10 miles) away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to CHQ flight:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure shows how often flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The journey time to RFD from central Chicago is around 2 hours by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 145 kms (90 miles) or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll make it to your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Chicago to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive when they should. At RFD, that figure is 71%.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport (CHQ)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Chicago to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near CHQ instead:
To secure the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks in advance of your Chicago to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport flight.
Getting from Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
From Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport, central Chania is around 14 kms (9 miles) away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport (CHQ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport is £218. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £502. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Chicago to CHQ, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
Affordable Chicago to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport (CHQ)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Chicago to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport (CHQ). July is the busiest month to travel to Chania. If crowds aren't your thing, go in January.
Before locking in your Chicago to CHQ plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Chania, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 31ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport in January when temperatures are between 7ºC and 15ºC.
More about Chania
After booking your flight from Chicago to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Chania:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Chania when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Make your way to Katholiko Bay followed by Kalamaki Beach and Tersanas Beach.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Chania, now it's time to explore other corners of Greece. Journey about 274 kms (170 miles) north to Athens to tick off its leading sights. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, your itinerary will be busy.
