Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chania International Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
Chania's timezone is UTC+2, making Chania six hours ahead of Washington DC.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your IAD 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.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chania International Airport. These are the top stopovers between IAD and CHQ:
Dublin Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Brussels Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Chania International Airport flight is ج.م. 18,628. A round-trip plane ticket is currently ج.م. 36,334. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from IAD to CHQ, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chania International Airport.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chania International Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Washington Dulles International Airport, data shows 74.39% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Washington Dulles International Airport from central Washington DC, it takes about 50 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near IAD. Whether you have an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chania International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Chania International Airport (CHQ)
Book a hotel close to CHQ if you're catching a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Chania International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a Chania International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Abbycar, Carwiz or Centauro and venture far and wide through Chania and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Chania International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
From Chania International Airport, Chania is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chania International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Chania in January.
Before locking in your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chania International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Chania, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 31ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IAD to CHQ in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 15ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Chania. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Greece, consider Larisa, roughly 483 kilometres north of Chania. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are among its highlights.
