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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AY1855
AY Finnair
32B
6:00 AM
EEST
9:55 AM
EEST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY1857
AY Finnair
32B
7:15 AM
EEST T2
11:10 AM
EEST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY1859
AY Finnair
320
3:50 PM
EEST T2
7:50 PM
EEST
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
D82952
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
7:05 PM
EEST T2
10:45 PM
EEST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DK1997
DK Sunclass
32Q
12:20 AM
EEST
4:25 AM
EEST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY1858
AY Finnair
32B
12:00 PM
EEST
4:00 PM
EEST
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY1856+2
AY Finnair
32B
12:00 PM
EEST
4:24 PM
EEST
4h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY1860
AY Finnair
32B
8:40 PM
EEST
12:40 AM+1
EEST
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
D82953
D8 Norwegian Air
73H
10:55 PM
EEST
2:55 AM+1
EEST
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Helsinki (Vantaa) to Souda
2 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 1,713 mi 3h 40m nonstop 23 1-stop hubs

HEL–CHQ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Finnair and Norwegian Air International Ltd. lead the route. The flight covers 1,713 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HEL–CHQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AY Finnair 15 320, 32B 3h55-4h Oneworld
D8 Norwegian Air International Ltd. 3 7M8 3h40
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AY
32B Airbus A321neo (long range) – AY
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – D8
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY (15 flights/wk, 83%)
Unaffiliated: D8 (3 flights/wk, 17%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HEL to CHQ direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HEL to CHQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,720
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa), it's 6:00 PM in Souda.
Distance & Flight Time
1,713 mi / 2,757 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 40m to 4h 0m.
Visa & Entry

Finnish citizens enter Greece visa-free with no time limit as EU members. A Finnish passport or national ID card gets you through border control. No advance paperwork or registration is needed for short stays.

For stays over 90 days, register at the local police station or Aliens Bureau and request a Registration Certificate for EU Citizens. The fee is EUR 10. Bring your passport or ID, proof of funds or employment, and health insurance documentation.

Finland to Greece is a major summer leisure route. Direct flights from Helsinki reach Athens, Thessaloniki, and several island airports (Rhodes, Crete, Corfu) during peak season. Both countries use the euro. Your EHIC/GHIC covers emergency medical treatment at Greek public hospitals. Island ferries from Athens (Piraeus port) do not require any ID check for domestic travel within Greece.

HEL–CHQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Helsinki (Vantaa) to Souda route.
Route details
Distance1,713 mi / 2,757 km
Flight time3h 40m to 4h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights18 out / 19 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: HEL
IATA / ICAOHEL / EFHK
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation179 ft / 55 m
Destination: CHQ
IATA / ICAOCHQ / LGSA
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation490 ft / 149 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HEL to CHQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Chania International Airport take approximately 3h 40m to 4h. The route covers 1,713 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Finnair and Norwegian Air International Ltd..
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from HEL to CHQ. The return direction has about 19 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BGY, ATH, AMS, MAN, ARN, CRL, CPH, BGO, FRA, VIE, OSL, DUB, STN, NCE, LGW, WAW, MUC, GDN, DUS, BER, LHR, KRK and BRU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CHQ to HEL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 HEL to CHQ

Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Chania International Airport (CHQ) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair and Norwegian Air International Ltd.. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HEL to CHQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HEL to CHQ ranges from 3 hours 40 minutes to 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,713 miles (2,757 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 37 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via BGY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.