Cheap Flights from Warsaw to Chania

October is the cheapest month for this route, so if your plans are flexible, that is the time to look. Summer is a busy period on Crete, when beach resorts fill up and fares climb. Spring and autumn are quieter and still warm enough for sightseeing. Midweek departures tend to cost less than weekend ones. Book early for Polish school holidays, Greek public holidays and the Christmas and New Year period. If you are travelling in peak summer, reserve your seat and bags as soon as you book.

Low-cost carriers on this route include Wizz Air, Wizz Air Malta and Ryanair. Full-service airlines such as LOT Polish Airlines, Aegean Airlines and Sky Express also fly between the two countries. Smartwings Poland, Enter Air, Air Dolomiti and Scandinavian Airlines appear too. Direct flights are available, while some carriers sell connections through their own hubs. What is included varies by airline and fare: low-cost tickets often come with a small cabin bag only, while full-service fares may include more. Always check baggage rules before you book.

Flights arrive at Ioannis Daskalogiannis, the airport that serves Chania and western Crete. It sits outside the city, so you will need a transfer to reach the centre. Buses and taxis are the usual options, and rental car desks are available at the terminal. The journey into Chania takes a short drive, but allow extra time in peak season when roads and queues are busier. If you land late at night, check that your transfer is still running. Some travellers head straight to the coast resorts, which are also within reach by road.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Greek

Emergency number

112, 100, 166

Driving side

right

Calling code

+30

Internet domain

.gr, .ελ

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Chania

55 k (2021)

Time zone

UTC+02 (Europe/Athens)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether your flight leaves from F. Chopin or Modlin, since Warsaw has two airports.
• Confirm the baggage allowance if you are booking a low-cost fare, as cabin bags and checked bags are usually extra.
• If your trip involves a connection on separate tickets, leave plenty of time between flights in case of delays.
• Make sure your passport and any visa or entry documents meet the rules for Greece.
• Consider travelling in October if you want the cheapest fares, and book early for summer departures.
• Decide whether you need a transfer from Ioannis Daskalogiannis to your accommodation, especially if you land at night.