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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
HER Heraklion 4h 33m A3CSDE → 7OTB Heraklion (HER) to Souda flights
VIE Vienna 4h 35m CXETLX → FROS Vienna (VIE) to Souda flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 4h 49m A3BTLX → A3EKEY Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Souda flights
WAW Warsaw 6h 25m AIAZLO → 3ZW4 Warsaw (WAW) to Souda flights
AMS Amsterdam 6h 33m 6EACAI → HVU2 Amsterdam (AMS) to Souda flights
LHR London 6h 34m ACB6BA → BA London (LHR) to Souda flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 6h 45m AZDEET → 4YA3DE Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Souda flights
MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester 7h 10m AILXU2 → BYFRLS Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to Souda flights
LGW London 7h 16m LXU2 → BAU2 London (LGW) to Souda flights
OSL Oslo (Gardermoen) 7h 18m AIDYLX → DYSK Oslo (Gardermoen) (OSL) to Souda flights
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Zurich to Souda
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,150 mi 2h 45m nonstop +1h ahead

ZRH–CHQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Edelweiss leads the route. The flight covers 1,150 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ZRH–CHQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WK Edelweiss 2 320 2h45 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – WK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WK (2 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, ZRH to CHQ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to CHQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
HER ~4h 33m VIE ~4h 35m ATH ~4h 49m BSL ~5h 50m POZ ~6h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,995
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 Souda from Zurich

Nearby airports with service to Chania International Airport.
Metric ZRH→CHQ BSL→CHQ
Distance from ZRH – 49 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 2 3
Flight time 2h 45m 3h 25m
Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL) to Souda flights
Airports within 200 miles of ZRH with service to Chania International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Souda is 1 hour ahead of Zurich.
ZRH: CEST · CHQ: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 7:00 PM in Souda.
Distance & Flight Time
1,150 mi / 1,850 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to ZRH

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.

Facts

ZRH–CHQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zurich to Souda route.
Route details
Distance1,150 mi / 1,850 km
Flight time2h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ZRH
Full nameZürich Airport
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m
Destination: CHQ
Full nameChania International Airport
IATA / ICAOCHQ / LGSA
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation490 ft / 149 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZRH to CHQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Zürich Airport to Chania International Airport take about 2h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 1,150 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ZRH to CHQ: Edelweiss.
This route has limited weekly 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 Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis, Vienna and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos.
Souda is 1 hour ahead of Zurich.
Nearby alternatives include BSL. 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 ZRH to CHQ

Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Chania International Airport (CHQ) are connected by nonstop service from Edelweiss. With 2 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 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,150 miles (1,850 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis, Vienna and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL).