Balice to Souda (KRK–CHQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
KRK–CHQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,029 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 4 | 7M8 | 2h35 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Souda from Balice
| Metric | KRK→CHQ | KTW→CHQ | WRO→CHQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from KRK | – | 42 mi | 146 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 35m | 2h 40m | 2h 50m |
Travel Essentials
KRK: CEST · CHQ: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Balice, it's 7:00 PM in Souda.
Polish passport holders enter Greece freely as EU and Schengen zone citizens. No visa, no time limit, no border control. Bring your Polish passport or national ID card. Flights between Poland and Greece are intra-Schengen with no immigration checks on arrival.
For stays beyond 3 months, register at the local police station or municipality to obtain an EU citizen registration certificate (bebaiosi eggrafis). This is free and requires proof of employment, study, or sufficient funds. EU citizens can live and work in Greece without a permit. A Greek tax number (AFM) is needed for banking and rental contracts, obtainable at the local tax office (DOY) with your passport.
Direct flights from Warsaw to Athens run about 3 hours on LOT and Aegean Airlines. Seasonal routes from Warsaw, Krakow, Gdansk, and Katowice serve Thessaloniki, Heraklion (Crete), Rhodes, Corfu, Zakynthos, and Santorini on Wizz Air, Ryanair, and charter airlines. Greece uses the euro, trading at roughly 4.3 PLN per EUR 1. Card payments work in cities and tourist areas, but carry cash for smaller islands, tavernas, and beach vendors. No mandatory vaccinations. Ferries from Athens Piraeus to the Cyclades cost EUR 30 to EUR 70 in economy (book at ferries.gr). Island-hopping by ferry runs on a seasonal schedule, with the widest selection from May to October.
KRK–CHQ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KRK to CHQ
Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK) and Chania International Airport (CHQ) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
KRK to CHQ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KRK to CHQ is about 2 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,029 miles (1,656 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Thessaloniki Macedonia and Warsaw Chopin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Katowice (KTW) and Wrocław (WRO).