Cheap flights from Chania to Istanbul from $131 CHQ → IST, SAW
Chania International Airport (CHQ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest one-way found recently is $131 with Aegean Airlines, 5 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $131, Aegean Airlines, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest month to fly
- July 2027, one-way fares from $117 found in the last 7 days
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $125 to $143.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$131
5 Jan 2027 · Aegean Airlines
Chania International Airport (CHQ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 11:20 a.m. · 8 h 40 min trip
1 stop · via Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) · 6 h connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$131 5 Jan 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
$117 15 Jul 2027found 3 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $93 to $123.
At $131, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates from 16 Nov to 15 Jul 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 5 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
61 fares on 6 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov | $143 | Sky Express Greece | Chania International Airport (CHQ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 20 Nov | $144 | Aegean Airlines | Chania International Airport (CHQ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 24 Nov | $141 | Sky Express Greece | Chania International Airport (CHQ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 Nov | $123 | Aegean Airlines | Chania International Airport (CHQ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Jan 2027 | $131 | Aegean Airlines | Chania International Airport (CHQ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Jul 2027 | $117 | Aegean Airlines | Chania International Airport (CHQ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
July 2027 is the cheapest month — from $117.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Aegean Airlines, Sky Express Greece.
Premium cabin fares from Chania to Istanbul
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 5 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Chania to Istanbul?
One-way
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 17% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $145 | $96 | +20% | 15 |
| 7–13 days | $139 | $110 | +15% | 24 |
| 14–29 days | $121 | $98 | Cheapest seen | 44 |
| 30–59 days | $122 | $110 | +1% | 24 |
| 60–89 days | $129 | $107 | +7% | 35 |
| 90–179 days | $129 | $93 | +7% | 13 |
| 180+ days | $162 | $98 | +34% | 22 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Heraklion → Istanbul
104 km from Chania
$159
10 Mar 2027 – 19 Mar 2027 · HER → IST · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Heraklion → Istanbul
104 km from Chania
$69
$62 less than flying from Chania
20 Feb 2027 · HER → IST · 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest one-way found recently is for 5 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a one-way flight from Chania to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $131 with Aegean Airlines, 5 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $117 with Aegean Airlines, 15 Jul 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $125 to $143.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chania to Istanbul?
July 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $117, 15 Jul 2027, found 3 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Chania to Istanbul?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 17% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
How long is the flight from Chania to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with Aegean Airlines on 5 Jan 2027, takes 8 h 40 min with 1 stop, including a 6 h connection.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Chania to Istanbul?
Between 16 Nov and 15 Jul 2027, Aegean Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 4 of the 6 departure dates we hold, and Sky Express Greece on 2.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work