On this page, you can find and purchase flight tickets for the Helsinki — Chania route. The flight covers a distance of 2,742 km, with a flight frequency of approximately 12 flights per week on this direction.
Flights are operated by D8 and AY airlines. Ticket prices change regularly, so to find the best deals, use the low-fare calendar and explore options for getting to Helsinki Airport or traveling from Chania Airport.
The table shows direct flights Helsinki → Chania on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 3 h 55 min. Regular flights are operated by Finnair and Norwegian Air International. Departures from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport airports, arrivals at Chania International Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Helsinki — Chania by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 385 in e, and the most expensive are around AED 1,234 in r. 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.
Helsinki → Chania, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 652 | low | May | AED 838 | medium | Sep | AED 885 | high |
| Feb | AED 652 | low | Jun | AED 931 | high | Oct | AED 745 | medium |
| Mar | AED 699 | medium | Jul | AED 1,071 | high | Nov | AED 652 | low |
| Apr | AED 745 | medium | Aug | AED 1,071 | high | Dec | AED 792 | medium |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
Weather conditions in Chania are most favorable in August, when air temperatures reach +27.3°C. The rainiest and coldest month is January, with a daytime high of +13.1°C and significant precipitation.
The lowest flight prices are recorded in October, with fares starting AED 385. The peak pricing period occurs in June—at this time, fares start AED 904.
September and October are excellent choices for a trip: the weather remains warm during this period, while flight prices decrease. It is best to avoid the winter months, when the number of direct flights is reduced and the likelihood of precipitation increases.
On the route from Helsinki to Chania, air service is provided by 2 airlines, operating a total of approximately 12 flights per week. The main carriers are Finnair and Norwegian Air International, offering both direct flights and connecting options. A detailed schedule by day of the week and route specifics are available in the interactive list below: click on an airline card to view flight options.
Flights Helsinki — Chania depart from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and arrive at Chania International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
With a distance of 2,742 km, the estimated direct flight time is about 3 hours and 30 minutes. Travel time for connecting flights depends on the duration of the layover at the transit airport.
Regular flights between Helsinki and Chania are operated by Norwegian Air International (D8) and Finnair (AY).
Yes, direct flights are available on this route. The total frequency of departures is approximately 12 times per week, including offers from several carriers.
Flight fares are dynamic and depend on the season. You can find the current minimum prices for the coming months in the low-fare calendar on this page.
Flights from Finland arrive at Chania International Airport "Ioannis Daskalogiannis" (CHQ), which is the main air gateway to the western part of Crete.
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