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Flights London → Chania

STN → CHQ

3h 42m
Flight time (est.)
8.8
Average risk (Low)
1
Airlines

How long is the flight from London to Chania?

The flight from London (STN) to Chania (CHQ) takes about 3h 42m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.

Route overview

The flight operates between London and the popular tourist destination of Chania, using a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The destination airport in Chania sees over three million passengers annually, reflecting its significance as a gateway to the Greek island of Crete for both tourists and locals.

UK261 compensation on this route

About ~2,623 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to £350 (UK Regulation 261).

The London (STN) → Chania (CHQ) route is operated by Ryanair. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Chania the average ATFM delay is 2.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.

Heading to Chania: what to expect in this direction

Flying from London (STN) to Chania (CHQ) heads south-east for about 2,623 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 42m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Chania it is 2.8 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
2h ahead
Arrival (dest. local time)
18:42
Elevation CHQ
490 ft
Typical aircraft
Boeing 737-800
Est. CO₂/passenger
~262 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
Ryanair (FR) 80% 32 min 2.2%

Airlines operating STN-CHQ

Frequently asked questions about STN-CHQ

The flight from London (STN) to Chania (CHQ) takes about 3h 42m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.

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: Ryanair.

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 London-Chania route is about 2,623 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £350, barring extraordinary circumstances.