Souda to Helsinki (Vantaa) (CHQ–HEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DK1997
DK Sunclass
32Q
12:20 AM
EEST
4:25 AM
EEST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AY1858
AY Finnair
32B
12:00 PM
EEST
4:00 PM
EEST
4h
M T W T F S S
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AY1856+2
AY Finnair
32B
12:00 PM
EEST
4:24 PM
EEST
4h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AY1860
AY Finnair
32B
8:40 PM
EEST
12:40 AM+1
EEST
4h
M T W T F S S
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D82953
D8 Norwegian Air
73H
10:55 PM
EEST
2:55 AM+1
EEST
4h
M T W T F S S
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AY1855
AY Finnair
32B
6:00 AM
EEST
9:55 AM
EEST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AY1857
AY Finnair
32B
7:15 AM
EEST T2
11:10 AM
EEST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AY1859
AY Finnair
320
3:50 PM
EEST T2
7:50 PM
EEST
4h
M T W T F S S
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D82952
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
6:15 PM
EEST T2
10:10 PM
EEST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
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Souda to Helsinki (Vantaa)
3 carriers, 19 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 19 Flights/wk 1,713 mi 4h nonstop 22 1-stop hubs

CHQ–HEL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Finnair, Norwegian Air International Ltd. and Sunclass Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,713 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CHQ–HEL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AY Finnair 15 32B 4h-4h24 Oneworld
D8 Norwegian Air International Ltd. 3 73H 4h
DK Sunclass Airlines 1 32Q 4h05
Aircraft on this route
32B Airbus A321neo (long range) – AY
32Q Airbus A321neo – DK
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – D8
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY (15 flights/wk, 79%)
Unaffiliated: D8 + DK (4 flights/wk, 21%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CHQ to HEL direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CHQ to HEL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,586
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Helsinki (Vantaa) from Souda

Nearby airports with service to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Metric CHQ→HEL HER→HEL KLX→HEL
Distance from CHQ 59 mi 159 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 19 2 1
Flight time 4h 3h 55m 3h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of CHQ with service to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Helsinki (Vantaa) is 0 hours the same as Souda.
CHQ: EEST · HEL: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Souda, it's 6:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa).
Distance & Flight Time
1,713 mi / 2,757 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 0m to 4h 24m.
Visa & Entry

Both Greece and Finland are EU and Schengen member states. Greek citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Finland without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or Greek national ID card is sufficient.

CHQ–HEL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Souda to Helsinki (Vantaa) route.
Route details
Distance1,713 mi / 2,757 km
Flight time4h to 4h 24m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights19 out / 18 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: CHQ
IATA / ICAOCHQ / LGSA
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation490 ft / 149 m
Destination: HEL
IATA / ICAOHEL / EFHK
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation179 ft / 55 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHQ to HEL flights.
Nonstop flights from Chania International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport take approximately 4h to 4h 24m. The route covers 1,713 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Finnair, Norwegian Air International Ltd. and Sunclass Airlines.
There are approximately 19 nonstop flights per week from CHQ to HEL. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through WMI, FRA, LGW, CRL, BER, ARN, STN, CPH, VIE, DUS, KRK, ATH, AMS, BGY, OSL, GVA, MUC, LHR, WAW, BRU, DUB and MAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from HEL to CHQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HER, KLX and ATH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CHQ to HEL

Chania International Airport (CHQ) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair, Norwegian Air International Ltd. and Sunclass Airlines. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CHQ to HEL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHQ to HEL ranges from 4 hours 0 minutes to 4 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,713 miles (2,757 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 37 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via WMI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Heraklion (HER), Kalamata (KLX) and Spata-Artemida (ATH).