Flights from Amsterdam Airport AMS to Chania Airport CHQ
Flights from Amsterdam-Schiphol to Souda are in low demand virtually all year round so many airliners do not operate flights for this route. There is however one airliner, Transavia, who offer a direct flight. When travelling from Amsterdam-Schiphol you will cover about 1,498 miles before you reach Souda. This journey will take 3 Hours 39 Minutes.
Depending on the day of the week and the time of day you book, flight prices can vary dramatically. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.
On arriving at Souda please note the time difference, the time zone at Souda is 2.0 GMT compared to 1.0 GMT at Amsterdam-Schiphol.
Travellers planning to fly from Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport to Souda Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport.
If you rented a vehicle at Souda Airport and have to return it with a full tank of fuel, avoid excess fees by refilling at the nearest fuel station to Souda Airport.
Below are some options if you require transport to Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport:
- Private Transfers to Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport
- Buses to Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport
- Taxis to Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport
- Train Services to/near Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport
Pre-booking your transportation requirements at Souda Airport can save a lot of time, hassle and money when arriving at the airport. Research and book your preferred choice of ground transportation at Souda Airport:
- Souda Airport rental car companies
- Souda Airport private tansfers
- Souda Airport bus transfers
- Souda Airport taxi transfers
- Souda Airport train services information
Need a place to stay when you get to Chania? See a range of hotels near Souda Airport
For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Amsterdam-Schiphol to Souda, please see the table below.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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Transavia | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 05:30 | 17:10 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Transavia is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 4 a week with times that vary between 05:30 and 17:10.
To book your flight you can visit Transavia on their website transavia.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||
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Tuesday | 06:30
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Thursday | 17:10
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Friday | 15:30
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Sunday | 05:30
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If you are flexible on the airport you depart from, then there are other airports that offer direct flights to Souda. You can see full details of these below.

Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
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Brussels to Chania | 0 | 3 Hours 32 Minutes | |
Dusseldorf to Chania | 0 | 3 Hours 26 Minutes | |
Dusseldorf Weeze to Chania | 0 | 3 Hours 30 Minutes |
If you are planning to hire a car from Souda airport then don’t wait until you arrive. The prices are typically 20% to 30% higher and the availability of vehicles are much lower. You can check out the solutions we have for car hire on our car hire pages which can save you £££’s.
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