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

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1,630 mi airlines charter/private 9/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 44m ago
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LS1528
LS Jet2.com
73H
12:05 AM
EEST
2:15 AM
BST
4h 10m
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M T W T F S S
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FR7609
FR Ryanair
73H
5:20 PM
EEST
7:25 PM
BST
4h 5m
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LS1430
LS Jet2.com
73H
11:50 PM
EEST Red-eye
1:55 AM+1
BST
4h 5m
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M T W T F S S
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FR7608
FR Ryanair
73H
11:05 AM
BST T1
4:55 PM
EEST
3h 50m
42%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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LS1429
LS Jet2.com
73H
4:55 PM
BST T1
11:00 PM
EEST
4h 5m
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M T W T F S S
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LS1527
LS Jet2.com
73H
5:10 PM
BST T1
11:15 PM
EEST
4h 5m
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M T W T F S S
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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
BUD Budapest 5h 45m 7OFR → FR Budapest (BUD) to London, Essex flights
BGY Orio al Serio (BG) 5h 54m FR → FR Orio al Serio (BG) (BGY) to London, Essex flights
PSA Pisa (PI) 6h FR → FR Pisa (PI) (PSA) to London, Essex flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 6h 7m A3EKEY → FRLS Spata-Artemida (ATH) to London, Essex flights
OTP Otopeni 6h 8m A2FR → FR Otopeni (OTP) to London, Essex flights
WRO Wrocław 6h 10m 3ZFR → FR Wrocław (WRO) to London, Essex flights
HHN Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen) 6h 20m FR → FR Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen) (HHN) to London, Essex flights
VIE Vienna 6h 20m FROS → FR Vienna (VIE) to London, Essex flights
MRS Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône 6h 20m FR → FRRK Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône (MRS) to London, Essex flights
CPH Copenhagen 6h 25m D8DKSK → FRRK Copenhagen (CPH) to London, Essex flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Souda to London, Essex
2 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,630 mi 4h 5m nonstop -2h behind

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps CHQ Routes STN Routes CHQ Live Flights STN Live Flights
All flights from London, Essex (STN) London, Essex to Souda flights
Carriers on this route

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 5 73H 4h05-4h10 – – –
FR Ryanair 4 73H 4h05 – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR, LS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + LS (9 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CHQ to STN direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CHQ to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
BUD ~5h 45m BGY ~5h 54m PSA ~6h 0m ATH ~6h 7m OTP ~6h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,346
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.
Alternatives

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 2 2
Weekly flights 9 12 6
Flight time 4h 5m 0h 50m 4h 5m
Heraklion (HER) to London, Essex flights · Santorini Island (JTR) to London, Essex flights · Kalamata (KLX) to London, Essex flights
Airports within 200 miles of CHQ with service to London Stansted Airport.
Know before you go

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 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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

CHQ–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Souda to London, Essex route.
Route details
Distance1,630 mi / 2,623 km
Flight time4h 5m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights9 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CHQ
Full nameChania International Airport
IATA / ICAOCHQ / LGSA
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation490 ft / 149 m
Destination: STN
Full nameLondon Stansted Airport
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHQ to STN flights.
Nonstop flights from Chania International Airport to London Stansted Airport take about 4h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 1,630 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from CHQ to STN: Jet2.com and Ryanair.
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 Budapest Liszt Ferenc, Il Caravaggio and Pisa.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to STN and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 KLX. 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 STN

Chania International Airport (CHQ) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected by nonstop service from Jet2.com and Ryanair. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CHQ to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHQ to STN is about 4 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,630 miles (2,623 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Budapest Liszt Ferenc, Il Caravaggio and Pisa. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Heraklion (HER), Santorini Island (JTR) and Kalamata (KLX).