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

• Earliest: departs at 06:20 and lands at 10:33
• Latest: departs at 16:40 and lands at 20:53.

The flight takes about 4h 13m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Manchester to Chania:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Manchester to Chania takes 4h 13m, covering 1,773 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 Manchester to Chania range from £190 to £354, with an average of £263 over the past 12 months. Anything below £190 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 28% below the route average of £263. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £234 return via Marseille (MRS), compared with £265 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £25–£76 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 Airbus A321neo variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £167 to £1,190. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Manchester to Chania are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £102, 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 Manchester to Chania usually depart from Manchester (MAN) and arrive at Chania Souda (CHQ).

One-stop flights from Manchester to Chania most commonly connect through:

• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 89% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Marseille (MRS) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 39% on flights from Manchester to Chania. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at £216 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £349, a difference of £133.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

4 airlines operate flights between Manchester and Chania. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Jet2
• easyJet
• Ryanair
• Ryanair

Flying via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 02m, compared to 11h 12m via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) and 12h 14m via Marseille (MRS).

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

Among airlines operating Manchester to Chania flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• easyJet: 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
• TUI Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• easyJet: a checked bag in Economy class class

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

All flights on this route make at least one layover on the way. Ryanair is the most prolific airline offering a single stop. These flights depart daily and stop at Dublin Airport (DUB) en route. You can also book with TUI Airways, which flies via the Aegean Island of Kos, where you'll change planes and fly to Athens for a second layover.

A quick way from Central Manchester to the airport is to head to Piccadilly Station and board a train. You can expect this to take roughly 20min. If you prefer the bus, catch one at Manchester Shudehill Exchange. You can expect a travel time that's slightly longer, at about 30min. It will take you roughly 30min by KTEL to get from Chania Airport to the city centre. These leave roughly every hour. If you hire a car through KAYAK, it's about a 14min drive.

Your best choice is to book the post-midnight flight on Aegean Airlines. You'll change planes along the way in Athens. This flight saves over 40% in carbon emissions compared to standard flights between Manchester and Chania. Otherwise, you can fly Lufthansa, which makes a layover in Frankfurt and delivers savings of just over 30%. Another option is a combination flight, which sees you depart on Jet2, change to Aegean Airlines and then to SkyExpress.

Like most other UK airports, Manchester Airport has implemented national accessibility guidelines and also has a personalised assistance service for passengers with limited mobility. You'll simply need to arrange this at least 48h in advance. Do so through your travel agent or the airline you're booking with. Chania Airport adheres to Crete's PRM Quality Standards, which are very similar to the UK's. You can thus also book personal limited-mobility assistance up to 48h beforehand.