Flying from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to Nice Airport (NCE): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Crete Chania Airport to Nice Airport.
Nice's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Nice one hour behind Chania.
Give yourself enough time to make your CHQ to NCE flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
EasyJet has direct flights from Crete Chania Airport to Nice Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Nice — and maybe even more of France if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with easyJet on this route.
EasyJet is the most punctual carrier operating CHQ to NCE flights, with 66.67% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Crete Chania Airport to Nice Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CHQ and NCE:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to Nice Airport (NCE)
Right now, P2,480 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Crete Chania Airport to Nice Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is P5,893. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from CHQ to NCE. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Crete Chania Airport to Nice Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from CHQ to NCE by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Crete Chania Airport to Nice Airport.
Handy information about Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
78% of flights taking off from Crete Chania Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Chania to Crete Chania Airport is approximately 14 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near CHQ? If you're catching an early flight from Crete Chania Airport to Nice Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Nice Airport (NCE)
Consider staying in a hotel close to NCE if you're on a late Crete Chania Airport to Nice Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Follow your own route with a Nice Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and discover more of Nice and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Nice Airport about one week before your travel date.
When to fly to Nice Airport (NCE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Crete Chania Airport to Nice Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Nice in March.
When reserving your flight from Crete Chania Airport to Nice Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Nice, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CHQ to NCE in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Nice has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of France you'll want to see. About 306 kilometers north-west of Nice, a trip to Lyon will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Around 161 kilometers west of Nice, Marseille is another favourite stop in France. No visit is complete without checking out Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.