Zurich to Souda (ZRH–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.
ZRH–CHQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Edelweiss leads the route. The flight covers 1,150 miles in approximately 2h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WK Edelweiss | 3 | 320 | 2h46 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Souda from Zurich
| Metric | ZRH→CHQ | BSL→CHQ | FMM→CHQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZRH | – | 49 mi | 87 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 46m | 3h 25m | 2h 45m |
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · CHQ: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 7:00 PM in Souda.
Switzerland and Greece are both Schengen members. Swiss citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Greece without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.
Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.
ZRH–CHQ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to CHQ
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Chania International Airport (CHQ) are connected by nonstop service from Edelweiss. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ZRH to CHQ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to CHQ is about 2 hours 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,150 miles (1,850 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Belgrade Nikola Tesla and Vienna. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL), Memmingen (FMM) and Stuttgart (STR).