Loading map...
BRU → CHQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Brussels Airport (Brussels) to Chania International Airport (Chania)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer spectacular views of the Alps, the Right Side is preferred for the stunning vistas of the Adriatic coastline and the dramatic final approach over the White Mountains of Crete.
Search flights from BRU to CHQ
Swiss Alps
Iconic snow-capped summits including the Bernese Oberland and Valais massifs.
Dalmatian Coast
Thousands of limestone islands and turquoise waters along the Croatian shoreline.
Peloponnese
The historic southern peninsula of Greece with its jagged coastline and ancient sites.
Ionian Sea
Deep blue expanses punctuated by the islands of Zakynthos and Kythira.
White Mountains
The spectacular Lefka Ori massif of Crete, often snow-capped until late spring.
The right side offers the most dramatic views during the final 20 minutes of the flight. As the aircraft banks for its approach into Chania (CHQ), passengers get a front-row seat to the rugged Akrotiri Peninsula and the deep blue Souda Bay. Morning flights are recommended to avoid direct sun glare in the afternoon.
Book Hotels in Chania
Rhine-Main Region
Aerial views of the winding river valleys and industrial heartlands of Western Germany.
Austrian Alps
Glacial peaks and high-altitude lakes of the Tyrol and Salzburg regions.
Dinaric Alps
The rugged, karst mountain ranges stretching across the Balkan Peninsula.
Pindus Range
The 'spine of Greece,' featuring deep gorges and dense forests in the north.
Aegean Horizon
Distant glimpses of the Cyclades islands as the flight crosses into the Cretan Sea.
Ideal for early morning departures to catch the sunrise over the Balkan Peninsula. Keep an eye out for the shimmer of the Aegean Sea as you begin your descent toward Crete. In winter, the snow-covered Austrian Alps are a major highlight visible roughly 60-80 minutes after takeoff.
Get eSIMs for Belgium
Get eSIMs for GreeceDistance: 2,322 km (1,443 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 6 min
Departure: BRU (50.9014015198, 4.48443984985)
Arrival: CHQ (35.531700134277344, 24.14970016479492)
Route Type: International
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.