Flights from Lyon Airport LYS to Chania Airport CHQ
Transavia is the only airliner who offers flights between St-Exupéry and Souda. The flight time is approximately 3 Hours 7 Minutes.
The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. 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 St-Exupéry.
Travellers planning to fly from St-Exupéry Airport to Souda Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at St-Exupéry Airport.
If you chose to rent a car at Souda Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to Souda Airport in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.
Below are some options if you require transport to St-Exupéry Airport:
- Private Transfers to St-Exupéry Airport
- Buses to St-Exupéry Airport
- Taxis to St-Exupéry Airport
- Train Services to/near St-Exupéry Airport
Ensure your arrival at Souda Airport is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:
- Car rental at Souda Airport (CHQ)
- Private transfers at Souda Airport (CHQ)
- Buses from Souda Airport (CHQ)
- Taxis from Souda Airport (CHQ)
- Train services at or near Souda Airport (CHQ)
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 St-Exupéry 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 09:10 | 09:10 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Transavia is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 1 a week with times that vary between 09:10 and 09:10.
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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Sunday | 09:10
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Please remember to leave plenty of time to get though customers when you are departing form the airports. Flights regulations are getting very strict these days so getting through customs can take in excess of 1 hour in some cases.
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