Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Chania International Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
Chania is one hour ahead of Madrid and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MAD to CHQ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Chania International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between MAD and CHQ include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Malta International Airport
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Chania International Airport flight is $67. A return plane ticket is currently $187. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from MAD to CHQ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Chania International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MAD to CHQ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Chania International Airport.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, data shows 78.23% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is about 18 kilometers from central Madrid. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your vacation off to a leisurely start by staying near MAD. Whether you have an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Chania International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Chania International Airport (CHQ)
If you're getting in on a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Chania International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near CHQ:
Pick up a Chania International Airport rental car and explore Chania and beyond with your own set of wheels. Abbycar, Carwiz and Centauro are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Chania International Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
Chania International Airport is approximately 14 kilometers from the center of Chania. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Chania International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Chania in January.
When booking your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Chania International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Chania, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MAD to CHQ in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Chania. Around 274 kilometers away to the north, its top attractions include Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Larisa is another standout destination in Greece and is around 483 kilometers north of Chania. No journey is complete without visiting Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
