Zurich to Souda (ZRH–CHQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WK Edelweiss
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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
ATH Spata-Artemida 4h 28m A3LXTP → A3EKEY Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Souda flights
BUD Budapest 4h 38m ACLX → 7OFR Budapest (BUD) to Souda flights
VIE Vienna 4h 40m CXETLX → FROS Vienna (VIE) to Souda flights
STR Stuttgart 5h 40m AIAZCX → EW Stuttgart (STR) to Souda flights
AMS Amsterdam 5h 49m 6EACAI → HVU2 Amsterdam (AMS) to Souda flights
BEG Belgrade 5h 58m BTFBJU → JUW6 Belgrade (BEG) to Souda flights
LUX Luxembourg 6h AILX → LG Luxembourg (LUX) to Souda flights
HER Heraklion 6h 1m A3CSDE → 7OTB Heraklion (HER) to Souda flights
CPH Copenhagen 6h 15m ACAIAZ → D8DKSK Copenhagen (CPH) to Souda flights
WAW Warsaw 6h 35m AIAZLO → 3ZW4 Warsaw (WAW) to Souda flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Zurich to Souda
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,150 mi 2h 48m 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 48m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Souda (CHQ) Souda to Zurich flights
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 Also: LX 3 320 2h45 – – LX
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – LX, WK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WK (3 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to CHQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
ATH ~4h 28m BUD ~4h 38m VIE ~4h 40m MXP ~5h 5m STR ~5h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,734
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 FMM→CHQ
Distance from ZRH – 49 mi 87 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 6 2 2
Flight time 2h 48m 3h 12m 2h 45m
Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL) to Souda flights · Memmingen (FMM) to Souda flights · Stuttgart (STR) 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 48m 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 48m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
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 48m 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 Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Budapest Liszt Ferenc and Vienna.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CHQ 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.
Souda is 1 hour ahead of Zurich.
Yes, return flights from CHQ to ZRH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BSL, FMM and STR. 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 ZRH to CHQ

Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Chania International Airport (CHQ) are connected by nonstop service from Edelweiss. With 6 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 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,150 miles (1,850 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Budapest Liszt Ferenc and Vienna. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL), Memmingen (FMM) and Stuttgart (STR).