Flying from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to Lisbon Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Lisbon is two hours behind Chania and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your CHQ to LIS flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Crete Chania Airport to Lisbon Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between CHQ and LIS include:
Athens International Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
Geneva Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to Lisbon Airport (LIS)
At the moment, $137 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Crete Chania Airport to Lisbon Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $327. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CHQ to LIS if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from Crete Chania Airport to Lisbon Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from CHQ to LIS is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Crete Chania Airport to Lisbon Airport.
Handy information about Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
78% of flights that take off from Crete Chania Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Crete Chania Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Chania. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to CHQ? If you're boarding an early flight from Crete Chania Airport to Lisbon Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Lisbon Airport (LIS)
If you have a late Crete Chania Airport to Lisbon Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near LIS:
Explore without limits with a Lisbon Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility and find adventure across Lisbon and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Lisbon Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
From Lisbon Airport, Lisbon is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Lisbon Airport (LIS)
The quietest month for a flight from Crete Chania Airport to Lisbon Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Lisbon based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Lisbon is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Crete Chania Airport to Lisbon Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CHQ to LIS sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Portugal you'll want to see. About 274 kilometres north of Lisbon, a trip to Porto will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.
Amadora is another must-experience destination in Portugal and is around 8 kilometres north-west of Lisbon. No journey is complete without dropping by Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã.