Souda to London (CHQ–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
BA655
BA British
32A
3:40 PM
EEST
5:50 PM
BST
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA657
BA British
32Q
5:55 PM
EEST
8:00 PM
BST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA654
BA British
32N
8:56 AM
BST T5
2:41 PM
EEST
3h 45m
22%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA656
BA British
32Q
10:35 AM
BST T5
4:45 PM
EEST
4h 10m
22%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATH Spata-Artemida 5h 35m A3EKEY A3BAJL Spata-Artemida (ATH) to London flights
BRU Zaventem 5h 55m SNTB B6BACX Zaventem (BRU) to London flights
BEG Belgrade 6h JU B6JU Belgrade (BEG) to London flights
HAM Hamburg 6h 5m A3DEDI ACATB6 Hamburg (HAM) to London flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 6h 8m 4YA3DE A3AVB6 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to London flights
LGW London 6h 13m BABYU2 EY London (LGW) to London flights
AMS Amsterdam 6h 21m HVU2 6EB6BA Amsterdam (AMS) to London flights
NCE Nice, Alpes-Maritimes 6h 24m U2 BACX Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (NCE) to London flights
BUD Budapest 6h 24m 7OFR B6BAIB Budapest (BUD) to London flights
CPH Copenhagen 6h 30m D8DKSK AMAYB6 Copenhagen (CPH) to London flights
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Souda to London
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,639 mi 4h 8m nonstop -2h behind

CHQ–LHR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. British Airways leads the route. The flight covers 1,639 miles in approximately 4h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CHQ–LHR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BA British Airways 8 32A, 32Q 4h05-4h10 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – BA
32Q Airbus A321neo – BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA (8 flights/wk, 100%)
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 LHR direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CHQ to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,617
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 London from Souda

Nearby airports with service to London Heathrow Airport.
Metric CHQ→LHR HER→LHR JTR→LHR
Distance from CHQ 59 mi 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 8 9 10
Flight time 4h 8m 3h 54m 4h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of CHQ with service to London Heathrow Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
London is 2 hours behind Souda.
CHQ: EEST · LHR: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Souda, it's 4:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
1,639 mi / 2,638 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 8m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Greek passport holders do not need a visa for the UK for stays up to 6 months. Since April 2, 2025, you must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before traveling. The ETA costs GBP 20, allows multiple entries over 2 years, and is linked to your passport. Apply through the UK ETA app. Most approvals come through within minutes.

A valid passport is required. Greek national ID cards are not accepted for UK entry.

Getting from LHR

Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes to Paddington (15 min, £25). Piccadilly line is slower (50–60 min) but £5.50 with Oyster. National Express coaches serve all terminals from Victoria (60–90 min, £6–10). Black cabs cost £50–90 to central London depending on traffic and time of day.

London Climate

Mild maritime climate. Summers average 18–23°C with long daylight hours. Winters are 2–7°C, rarely below freezing. Rain is frequent year-round but rarely heavy. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of season. Fog can disrupt flights November through February.

CHQ–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Souda to London route.
Route details
Distance1,639 mi / 2,638 km
Flight time4h 8m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CHQ
IATA / ICAOCHQ / LGSA
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation490 ft / 149 m
Destination: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHQ to LHR flights.
Nonstop flights from Chania International Airport to London Heathrow Airport take about 4h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 1,639 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CHQ to LHR: British Airways.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Brussels and Belgrade Nikola Tesla.
London is 2 hours behind Souda.
Yes, return flights from LHR to CHQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HER, JTR and JMK. 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 LHR

Chania International Airport (CHQ) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CHQ to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHQ to LHR is about 4 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,639 miles (2,638 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Brussels and Belgrade Nikola Tesla. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Heraklion (HER), Santorini Island (JTR) and Mykonos (JMK).