Chania (CHQ) to Heraklion (HER) flights
No airline flies nonstop from Chania (CHQ) to Heraklion (HER). The two airports are 60 miles (96 km) apart. There are 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Athens and Thessaloniki.
How to fly CHQ to HER: one stop
2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Athens (ATH)Sky Express and Aegean Airlines the whole way
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GQ - Via Thessaloniki (SKG)Ryanair, Aegean Airlines and 1 more the whole wayGQGQ
CHQ to HER: common questions
Is there a nonstop flight from CHQ to HER?
No. The most direct way is one stop, for example through Athens (ATH) on Ryanair, Sky Express and 1 more and then Sky Express and Aegean Airlines. This page lists all 2 1-stop options.
How far is Chania from Heraklion by plane?
Chania (CHQ) and Heraklion (HER) are 60 miles (96 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does CHQ to HER cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for CHQ to HER with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Chania and Heraklion?
The most direct connections are through Athens (ATH) and Thessaloniki (SKG). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Sky Express through Athens.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.