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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
LS1430
LS Jet2.com
73H
1:00 PM
EEST
3:10 PM
BST
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR7609
FR Ryanair
73H
10:05 PM
EEST
12:10 AM+1
BST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS1429
LS Jet2.com
73H
6:00 AM
BST T1
12:05 PM
EEST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR7608
FR Ryanair
73H
3:43 PM
BST T1
9:33 PM
EEST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Souda to London, Essex
2 carriers, 5 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 1,630 mi 4h 5m nonstop -2h behind 20 1-stop hubs

CHQ–STN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Jet2.com and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 1,630 miles in approximately 4h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CHQ–STN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LS Jet2.com 3 73H 4h10
FR Ryanair 2 73H 4h05
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR, LS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + LS (5 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 STN direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CHQ to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,217
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, Essex from Souda

Nearby airports with service to London Stansted Airport.
Metric CHQ→STN HER→STN JTR→STN
Distance from CHQ 59 mi 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 5 5 3
Flight time 4h 5m 4h 10m 4h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of CHQ with service to London Stansted Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Souda, it's 4:00 PM in London, Essex.
Distance & Flight Time
1,630 mi / 2,623 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 5m to 4h 10m.
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.

CHQ–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Souda to London, Essex route.
Route details
Distance1,630 mi / 2,623 km
Flight time4h 5m to 4h 10m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: CHQ
IATA / ICAOCHQ / LGSA
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation490 ft / 149 m
Destination: STN
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHQ to STN flights.
Nonstop flights from Chania International Airport to London Stansted Airport take approximately 4h 5m to 4h 10m. The route covers 1,630 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair and Jet2.com.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from CHQ to STN. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GVA, BGY, OSL, ATH, BER, POZ, PFO, ARN, CPH, AMS, LHR, VIE, DUB, HEL, SKG, LUX, KRK, WMI, MRS and GLA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London, Essex is 2 hours behind Souda.
Yes, return flights from STN to CHQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HER, JTR and ATH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CHQ to STN

Chania International Airport (CHQ) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Jet2.com. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CHQ to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHQ to STN ranges from 4 hours 5 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,630 miles (2,623 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via GVA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Heraklion (HER), Santorini Island (JTR) and Spata-Artemida (ATH).