Statistics on Edinburgh-Chania flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Chania (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Chania from Edinburgh airport is $ 391 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 337 (in february) and $ 486 (in december), which is a saving of $ 54 or a surplus of $ 95 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $270 to $324 and it is generally more economical to leave on a friday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Chania before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Chania plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Chania from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 337, saving $ 54 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 391). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 486).
Flight Edinburgh-Chania: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 270 | $ 363 | good price |
| February | $ 269 | $ 337 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 267 | $ 342 | good price |
| April | $ 269 | $ 415 | fair price |
| May | $ 260 | $ 380 | fair price |
| June | $ 270 | $ 371 | fair price |
| July | $ 328 | $ 453 | fair price |
| August | $ 347 | $ 461 | high price |
| September | $ 263 | $ 357 | good price |
| October | $ 250 | $ 350 | good price |
| November | $ 264 | $ 378 | fair price |
| December | $ 328 | $ 486 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Edinburgh to Chania
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Chania range from $54 to $756. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $54 to $108), 1% at the maximum price (from $702 to $756). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $270 to $324 (17% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Chania flight
There are 11 companies that serve Edinburgh from Chania airport: EasyJet, Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa, Norwegian, KLM, British Airways, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Wizz Air and Flybe.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, EasyJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (28% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Chania route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Chania flights departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday as your departure date, you can save an average of $48. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $58.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Chania to Edinburgh departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $27. Conversely, departing from Chania on a saturday may cost you an additional $47.
Top prices Edinburgh-Chania
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Chania | 04-04 to 11-04-2025 | $ 222 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Chania | 03-05 to 07-05-2025 | $ 214 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Chania | 15-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 235 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Chania | 16-05 to 23-05-2025 | $ 235 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Chania | 20-05 to 27-05-2025 | $ 212 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Chania | 02-06 to 10-06-2025 | $ 234 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Chania | 13-06 to 20-06-2025 | $ 219 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Chania | 03-09 to 07-09-2025 | $ 231 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Chania | 23-09 to 30-09-2025 | $ 226 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Chania | 24-09 to 30-09-2025 | $ 221 | layover flight with Ryanair |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Chania to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Edinburgh-Chania flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Chania, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 352 $, which is a saving of 39 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (74 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Chania flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 338 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 339), 3 to 4 months ($ 358) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 280 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 320), 4 to 5 months ($ 323) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 303 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 313), 3 to 4 months ($ 337), 5 to 6 months ($ 338) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 312 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 361), 3 to 4 months ($ 398) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 304 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 352), 1 to 2 months ($ 317), 3 to 4 months ($ 321) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 315 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 329), 2 to 3 months ($ 359), 3 to 4 months ($ 328), 4 to 5 months ($ 329) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 392 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 408), 2 to 3 months ($ 440), 3 to 4 months ($ 434), 5 to 6 months ($ 451) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 425 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 430), 2 to 3 months ($ 453), 4 to 5 months ($ 460), 5 to 6 months ($ 454), 6 to 7 months ($ 443) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 299 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 340), 2 to 3 months ($ 325), 3 to 4 months ($ 353), 6 to 7 months ($ 342) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 310 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 313), 3 to 4 months ($ 335), 4 to 5 months ($ 347) |
| November | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 328 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 359), 2 to 3 months ($ 344), 3 to 4 months ($ 362), 5 to 6 months ($ 360) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 458 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 466) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Chania are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $5. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $11 more.
Edinburgh to Chania: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 501 $222 to $1367 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 330 $186 to $1079 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 316 $211 to $652 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 400 $240 to $1053 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 445 $284 to $978 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 288 $221 to $592 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 336 $270 to $578 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 307 $307 to $307 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 309 $309 to $309 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 374 $365 to $383 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november and december are cheaper to travel to Chania. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!