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

• Earliest: departs at 07:05 and lands at 09:29
• Latest: departs at 11:50 and lands at 14:14.

The flight takes about 2h 24m.

A direct flight from Vienna to Chania takes 2h 24m, covering 951 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 Vienna to Chania range from £207 to £347, with an average of £274 over the past 12 months. Anything below £207 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 7% below the route average of £274. 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 £172 return via Thessaloniki Makedonia (SKG), compared with £278 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £25–£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 Austrian Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

One-way fares from Vienna to Chania are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £263, which is 104% above the typical average for this route.

Chania Souda Airport (CHQ) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £23 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Right Cars
• Centauro
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• ABBYCAR
• GREEN MOTION

Flights from Vienna to Chania usually depart from Vienna Intl (VIE) and arrive at Chania Souda (CHQ).

Morning 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 Vienna to Chania route, 29% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 44m.

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

• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 89% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Thessaloniki Makedonia (SKG) – 0% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 0% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 40% on flights from Vienna to Chania. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £202 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £334, a difference of £131.

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

Only Austrian Airlines operates flights between Vienna and Chania.

Flying via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 45m, compared to 6h 04m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 6h 40m via Thessaloniki Makedonia (SKG).

Chania is 1 hour ahead of Vienna (Eastern European Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Vienna to Chania flights:

• Austrian Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• 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:

• Austrian Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ryanair: 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.