Chania to Istanbul CHQ → IST, SAW
Chania International Airport (CHQ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest return found recently is $242 with Aegean Airlines, 4 Dec – 15 Dec, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $171 with Aegean Airlines, 26 Oct, found yesterday.
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
$242
4 Dec – 15 Dec · Aegean Airlines
Chania International Airport (CHQ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 12:50 p.m. · Return leaves 11:30 a.m. · 10 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$242 4 Dec – 15 Decfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 23 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $206 to $269.
23 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 11-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 4 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
3 fares on 2 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct – 26 Oct | $310 | Aegean Airlines | Chania International Airport (CHQ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Dec – 15 Dec | $242 | Aegean Airlines | Chania International Airport (CHQ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $242.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Aegean Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $118 to $142.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$171
26 Oct · Aegean Airlines
Chania International Airport (CHQ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 10:55 a.m. · 5 h trip
stops unknown
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$171 26 Octfound yesterdayOpen this trip
$113 20 Octfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $93 to $122.
At $171, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates from 20 Oct to 3 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
Yes. Among one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 26 Oct, 24 Oct costs $142: $29 less than the cheapest found recently.
Aegean Airlines · Chania International Airport (CHQ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) · 1 stop · found 6 days ago
Every date we hold
6 fares on 6 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | $113 | Ryanair | Chania International Airport (CHQ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | stops unknown | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 24 Oct | $142 | Aegean Airlines | Chania International Airport (CHQ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 Oct | $171 | Aegean Airlines | Chania International Airport (CHQ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | stops unknown | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 2 Nov | $141 | Aegean Airlines | Chania International Airport (CHQ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 19 Nov | $117 | Aegean Airlines | Chania International Airport (CHQ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 3 Dec | $122 | Aegean Airlines | Chania International Airport (CHQ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
October 2026 is the cheapest month — from $113.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Aegean Airlines, Ryanair.
Premium cabin fares from Chania to Istanbul
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 4 Dec – 15 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 26 Oct in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Chania to Istanbul?
Return
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 34% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (23 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $310 | $269 | +51% | 15 |
| 7–13 days | $263 | $262 | +28% | 8 |
| 30–59 days | $234 | $222 | +13% | 16 |
| 90–179 days | $206 | $206 | Cheapest seen | 11 |
One-way
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 23% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $142 | $110 | +29% | 12 |
| 14–29 days | $110 | $98 | Cheapest seen | 20 |
| 30–59 days | $122 | $110 | +11% | 12 |
| 60–89 days | $124 | $107 | +13% | 23 |
| 90–179 days | $129 | $93 | +17% | 13 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Heraklion → Istanbul
104 km from Chania
$193
$49 less than flying from Chania
20 Nov – 30 Nov · HER → IST · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 8 hours ago
Milos → Istanbul
138 km from Chania
$780
$538 more than flying from Chania
26 Oct – 26 Oct · MLO → IST · out 2 stops, back 1 stop
found 6 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Heraklion → Istanbul
104 km from Chania
$54
$117 less than flying from Chania
31 May 2027 · HER → IST · nonstop
found 21 hours ago
Milos → Istanbul
138 km from Chania
$108
$63 less than flying from Chania
2 Nov · MLO → IST · 1 stop
found 6 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 4 Dec – 15 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work