On this page, you can find and book flights for the Basel — Chania route. The 1,908 km flight is operated approximately once a week, which requires planning your trip well in advance.
The main carrier on this route is airline U2. Since ticket prices are subject to seasonal fluctuations, we recommend using the low-price calendar and checking in advance how to get to the airport in Switzerland and from the airport to the city upon arrival.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Basel — Chania by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from $111 in ,, and the most expensive are around $183 in y. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Basel → Chania, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | $115 | low | May | $147 | medium | Sep | $185 | high |
| Feb | $109 | low | Jun | $179 | high | Oct | $141 | medium |
| Mar | $102 | low | Jul | $217 | high | Nov | $109 | low |
| Apr | $121 | medium | Aug | $224 | high | Dec | $128 | medium |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate in Chania is most favorable in August, when air temperatures reach 27.3°C and the sea is at its warmest. January is considered the coldest and rainiest time, with a daytime high of 13.1°C and frequent precipitation reaching 120.86 mm per month.
The lowest flight price was recorded in August, starting $171. For other months, fare data may be unavailable or vary significantly, so we recommend monitoring price updates in real time.
September and June offer an excellent compromise for those seeking comfortable temperatures without extreme heat. It is best to avoid the winter period, as the number of cloudy and rainy days is at its peak during this time.
Regular flights on the Basel — Chania route are operated by airline U2, which is the sole operator for this destination. There is approximately one direct flight per week, providing a stable but limited frequency of connections between the cities. To choose the most convenient departure time and view a detailed schedule, please refer to the information in the list below.
Flights Basel — Chania depart from EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg and EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive at Chania International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The approximate travel time for a direct flight is about 2 hours 45 minutes, covering a distance of 1,908 km between the cities.
Direct flights on this route are operated by airline U2 (easyJet).
Yes, direct flights are available; however, they do not operate daily, but approximately once a week.
Flight prices depend on the season and booking time. You can see current offers starting from 13,404 ₽ in the search block on this page.
Flights from Basel arrive at Chania International Airport (CHQ), located on the Akrotiri Peninsula.
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