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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Stansted Airport to Chania:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 09:57
• Latest: departs at 16:00 and lands at 19:57.

The flight takes about 3h 57m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from London Stansted Airport to Chania.

A direct flight from London Stansted Airport to Chania takes 3h 57m, covering 1,629 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.

Return flights from London Stansted Airport to Chania range from £157 to £311, with an average of £220 over the past 12 months. Anything below £157 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 1% above the £220 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £209 return via Warsaw Modlin (WMI), compared with £222 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £29–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

One-way fares from London Stansted Airport to Chania are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £90, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.

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
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• ABBYCAR
• GREEN MOTION

Flights from London Stansted Airport to Chania usually depart from London Stansted (STN) and arrive at Chania Souda (CHQ).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London Stansted Airport to Chania route, 35% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 24m.

Connecting flights from London Stansted Airport to Chania most commonly pass through:

• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 80% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Modlin (WMI) – 20% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 65% on flights from London Stansted Airport to Chania. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £112 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £312, a difference of £200.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Jet2
• Ryanair

Flying via Warsaw Modlin (WMI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 49m, compared to 7h 31m via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

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

Among airlines operating London Stansted Airport to Chania flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

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

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

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

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