Flights from Zurich Airport ZRH to Chania Airport CHQ

Below we have compiled essential flight information for anyone who is flying from Zürich-Kloten to Souda, including airliners who offer flights and their flight times. In total, there are 2 airliners to choose from including Swiss and Edelweiss Air. When travelling from Zürich-Kloten you will cover about 1,150 miles before you reach Souda. This journey will take 2 Hours 59 Minutes.

The cost of flights varies on the time and day you fly. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.

On arriving at Souda please note the time difference, the time zone at Souda is 2.0 GMT compared to 1.0 GMT at Zürich-Kloten.

For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Zürich-Kloten to Souda, please see the table below.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Swiss000100006:3006:30VIEW FLIGHTS
Edelweiss Air000100006:3006:30VIEW FLIGHTS

Swiss is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 1 a week with times that vary between 06:30 and 06:30.

To book your flight you can visit Swiss on their website swiss.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Thursday
06:30
AirlineFlight  No
Edelweiss AirWK344
SwissLX8344
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If you are flexible on the airport you depart from, then there are other airports that offer direct flights to Souda. You can see full details of these below.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Memmingen to Chania02 Hours 55 Minutes
Frankfurt to Chania03 Hours 13 Minutes
Geneva to Chania03 Hours 4 Minutes
Luxembourg to Chania03 Hours 19 Minutes
Nürnberg to Chania03 Hours 1 Minute
Stuttgart to Chania03 Hours 3 Minutes

Over the past 10 years flight regulations have become very strict so we advise you to leave plenty of time to check in and get through customs.

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Flight Info FAQ - Zurich (ZRH) to Chania (CHQ)

Who flies from Zurich to Chania?
The following airlines fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Chania (CHQ): Edelweiss Air, Swiss.
How far is the flight from Zurich to Chania?
The flight from Zurich to Chania is 1,850KM or 1,150 miles.
How long does the flight from Zurich to Chania to take?
The flight from Zurich to Chania takes 2 Hours 59 Minutes.

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