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Among airlines operating Bristol to Chania flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Bristol and Chania. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Jet2
• easyJet

Flights from Bristol to Chania usually depart from Bristol (BRS) and arrive at Chania Souda (CHQ).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jet2: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• easyJet: a checked bag in Economy class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Bristol to Chania.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £251 return, compared with £303 via a stopover through Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £52–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Jet2. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Connecting flights from Bristol to Chania most commonly pass through:

• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 67% of one-stop connections
• Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA) – 33% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 45% on the Bristol to Chania route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £221 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £401, a difference of £180. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bristol to Chania:

• Earliest: departs at 07:00 and lands at 10:59
• Latest: departs at 17:15 and lands at 21:14.

The flight takes about 3h 59m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 13% below the route average of £256. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from Bristol to Chania takes 3h 59m, covering 1,718 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Bristol to Chania are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £65, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 23m, compared to 16h 10m via Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA).

Chania is 2 hours ahead of Bristol (Eastern European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Chania Souda Airport (CHQ) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Right Cars
• Centauro
• ABBYCAR
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• GREEN MOTION

Return flights from Bristol to Chania range from £197 to £381, with an average of £256 over the past 12 months. Anything below £197 counts as a good deal.