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All flights on this route make at least one layover on the way. Ryanair is the most prolific airline offering a single stop. These flights depart daily and stop at Dublin Airport (DUB) en route. You can also book with TUI Airways, which flies via the Aegean Island of Kos, where you'll change planes and fly to Athens for a second layover.

A quick way from Central Manchester to the airport is to head to Piccadilly Station and board a train. You can expect this to take roughly 20min. If you prefer the bus, catch one at Manchester Shudehill Exchange. You can expect a travel time that's slightly longer, at about 30min. It will take you roughly 30min by KTEL to get from Chania Airport to the city centre. These leave roughly every hour. If you hire a car through KAYAK, it's about a 14min drive.

Your best choice is to book the post-midnight flight on Aegean Airlines. You'll change planes along the way in Athens. This flight saves over 40% in carbon emissions compared to standard flights between Manchester and Chania. Otherwise, you can fly Lufthansa, which makes a layover in Frankfurt and delivers savings of just over 30%. Another option is a combination flight, which sees you depart on Jet2, change to Aegean Airlines and then to SkyExpress.

Like most other UK airports, Manchester Airport has implemented national accessibility guidelines and also has a personalised assistance service for passengers with limited mobility. You'll simply need to arrange this at least 48h in advance. Do so through your travel agent or the airline you're booking with. Chania Airport adheres to Crete's PRM Quality Standards, which are very similar to the UK's. You can thus also book personal limited-mobility assistance up to 48h beforehand.

Among airlines operating Manchester to Chania flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• easyJet: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

4 airlines operate flights between Manchester and Chania. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Jet2
• Ryanair
• easyJet
• Ryanair

Flights from Manchester to Chania usually depart from Manchester (MAN) and arrive at Chania Souda (CHQ).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Jet2: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Manchester to Chania.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $260 round-trip via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC), compared to $348 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $34–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by easyJet and TUI Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

One-stop flights from Manchester to Chania most commonly connect through:

• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) - 84% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Berlin Brandenburg (BER) - 2% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 2% of one-stop connections

Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 38% on the Manchester to Chania route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $281 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $452, a difference of $171. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Manchester to Chania:

• Earliest: departs at 6:20 am and lands at 10:32 am
• Latest: departs at 4:40 pm and lands at 8:52 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 12m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 26% below the route average of $348. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A nonstop flight from Manchester to Chania takes 4h 12m, covering 1,773 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Manchester to Chania are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $42, which is 71% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via London Heathrow (LHR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 49m, compared with 7h 49m via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and 12h 12m via Berlin Brandenburg (BER).

Chania is 2 hours ahead of Manchester (Eastern European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Chania Souda Airport (CHQ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Right Cars
• Centauro
• ABBYCAR
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• GREEN MOTION

Round-trip flights from Manchester to Chania range from $257 to $459, with an average of $348 over the past 12 months. Anything below $257 counts as a good deal.