Cheap flights from Chania to Zurich
For travelers heading to Zurich, cheap flights from Chania to Zurich can be nonstop or connect through another city, and that choice shapes the whole day. Chania has one airport, so the departure point is fixed, while the arrival experience depends on the airline and routing.
Prices found on this route
Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com
| Airline | Flight | Rating | Date | Price from | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Scandinavian AirlinesSK | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.1 | 8 Jul 2027 | from $193 | Search 8 Jul 2027 |
 Air SerbiaJU | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.3 | 8 Jul 2027 | from $200 | Search 8 Jul 2027 |
 EasyjetU2 | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.1 | 30 May 2027 | from $268 | Search 30 May 2027 |
 Jet2LS | with a stop | — | 30 May 2027 | from $274 | Search 30 May 2027 |
 Edelweiss AirWK | direct | — | 10 Jun 2027 | from $393 | Search 10 Jun 2027 |
 Aegean AirlinesA3 | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.4 | 9 Nov 2026 | from $432 | Search 9 Nov 2026 |
 EurowingsEW | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.0 | 9 May 2027 | from $496 | Search 9 May 2027 |
 AustrianOS | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.3 | 5 Jul 2027 | from $547 | Search 5 Jul 2027 |
 Eurowings Discover4Y | with a stop | — | 8 Nov 2026 | from $647 | Search 8 Nov 2026 |
 CondorDE | with a stop | ★★★★★ 3.5 | 9 May 2027 | from $1,013 | Search 9 May 2027 |
Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 4 November 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.
Price by month
Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: March — from $164.
| Month | Price from | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | from $432 | 9 Nov 2026 | |
| December 2026 | from $195 | 1 Dec 2026 | |
| January 2027 | from $1,682 | 3 Jan 2027 | |
| February 2027 | from $190 | 1 Feb 2027 | |
| March 2027 | from $164 | 24 Mar 2027 | |
| May 2027 | from $222 | 9 May 2027 | |
| June 2027 | from $164 | 17 Jun 2027 | |
| July 2027 | from $193 | 8 Jul 2027 | |
| August 2027 | from $198 | 2 Aug 2027 | |
| September 2027 | from $276 | 10 Sept 2027 |
Airports on this route
Distances are straight-line from the city centre
| City | Airport | To centre |
|---|---|---|
| Chania | Ioannis Daskalogiannis CHQ | 12 km |
| Zurich | Zurich ZRH | 11 km |
Route on the map
When to fly
Book as far ahead as you can, especially for June, which is the cheapest month shown, and for school holiday periods. Midweek departures can help, but they are not guaranteed to be cheaper.
Dated fares are shown for November, December, January, February, May, June, July, August and September, so compare those months before you settle on a trip.
Airlines and what to expect
Direct flights exist on this route, so the carrier that matters most is the one that can get you to Zurich without a connection. Check routing before you compare prices, because a cheaper fare with a connection costs time.
Scandinavian Airlines, Air Serbia, Aegean Airlines, Easyjet, Jet2, Edelweiss Air, Eurowings, Austrian, Lufthansa and Eurowings Discover are all listed for Chania to Zurich; compare baggage, seats and change rules before you book.
Arriving — Zurich
Zurich Airport is a large, busy airport, so allow time for long walks between gates and for passport and security checks. Trains run from the airport into the city centre, and trams, buses and taxis are also available; the airport is close enough that the transfer is usually straightforward. Watch for gate changes and for the terminal you actually arrive at, especially if you have a tight onward connection.
Before you go: Switzerland
- Currency
- CHF (Fr)
- Power sockets
- Type C, J · 230 V
- Language
- Romansh, Italian, German, French
- Emergency number
- 112, 117, 118
- Driving side
- right
- Calling code
- +41
- Internet domain
- .ch, .swiss
- EU / Schengen
- Schengen area
- Population of Zurich
- 441 k (2025)
- Time zone
- UTC+01 (Europe/Zurich)
Country facts: Wikidata
Check before you book
- Check whether your itinerary is one ticket or separate tickets, because a missed connection on separate tickets is your problem.
- Check baggage rules for every carrier on your itinerary, especially on lower fare types.
- Check that you are departing from Chania's single airport and allow time for the terminal.
- Check passport or ID validity for travel between Greece and Switzerland.
- Check June and summer dates early, since they can sell out.
- Check transfer time at any connecting airport and the terminal you arrive at.
Frequently asked questions
Chania – Zurich: when is it cheapest to fly?
The lowest price in recent searches was found for March 2027 — $164. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.
Chania – Zurich: which airlines fly this route?
Airlines with offers on this route: Scandinavian Airlines, Air Serbia, Easyjet, Jet2, Edelweiss Air, Aegean Airlines, Eurowings, Austrian, Eurowings Discover, Condor.
Chania – Zurich: are there direct flights?
Yes, direct flights were available in recent searches.
How long is the flight from Chania to Zurich?
The distance is about 1,837 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 2 h 41 min. Direct flights were found in recent searches.
Which airports serve Chania – Zurich?
Chania: Ioannis Daskalogiannis (CHQ). Zurich: Zurich (ZRH).
What is the time difference between Chania and Zurich?
Zurich is 1 h behind Chania.
Chania — more routes
| To | Airline | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusseldorf | Sky Express | with a stop | 12 Dec 2026 | from $167 |
| Vienna | Sky Express | with a stop | 10 Dec 2026 | from $190 |
| London | Sky Express | with a stop | 5 Dec 2026 | from $200 |
| Amsterdam | Sky Express | with a stop | 21 May 2027 | from $226 |
| Warsaw | Sky Express | with a stop | 10 Nov 2026 | from $269 |
| Krakow | Aegean Airlines | with a stop | 7 Nov 2026 | from $540 |