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Flights Helsinki → Chania

HEL → CHQ

12
Average risk (Low)
1
Airlines

Route overview

The flight route connects Helsinki, where the airport opened in 1952, to the popular tourist destination of Chania. The destination airport sees over three million passengers annually, making it a significant hub for air travel in the region.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~2,757 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €400 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Helsinki (HEL) → Chania (CHQ) route is operated by Norwegian Air Shuttle. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Chania the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Helsinki the average ATFM delay is 0.3 minutes.

Heading to Chania: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Helsinki (HEL) to Chania (CHQ) heads south for about 2,757 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 52m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Helsinki the average ATFM delay is 0.3 min (atfm); arriving into Chania it is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure).

Route facts

Time difference
same timezone
Arrival (dest. local time)
18:52
Elevation CHQ
490 ft
Est. CO₂/passenger
~276 kg

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Airlines operating HEL-CHQ

Frequently asked questions about HEL-CHQ

Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.

The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.

The route is operated by 1 airline: Norwegian Air Shuttle.

Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Chania, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.

The Helsinki-Chania route is about 2,757 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.