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Flights from Heraklion to Istanbul

What to know about flights from Heraklion to Istanbul?

The distance between Heraklion and Istanbul is approximately 713.52km. The average flight time between Heraklion and Istanbul is 1 hour 35 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in January. December is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£59
SKY express SKY express HER-IST 16h 55m · 1 stop Sat, Dec 5
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Cheapest return
£120
AEGEAN AEGEAN HER-IST 1h 35m · Direct Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Nov 26
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SKY express SKY express Cheapest · From £59 AEGEAN AEGEAN Most booked
Best time to book
December
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
713.52km
Flight distance
1h 35m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Heraklion to Istanbul over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £59 and round-trip from £120. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        HER 12:30
        1h 35m
        Direct
        IST 15:05
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 23 | AEGEAN
        IST 20:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        HER 21:20
        Istanbul - Heraklion | Thu, Nov 26 | AEGEAN
        £120 £184
        35% off
        35% off
        £184 £120
      • HER 08:10
        11h 50m
        1 stop
        IST 21:00
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 5 | AEGEAN
        IST 10:30
        11h 35m
        1 stop
        HER 21:05
        Istanbul - Heraklion | Sat, Nov 7 | SKY express
        £127 £184
        31% off
        31% off
        £184 £127
      • HER 20:40
        12h 55m
        1 stop
        IST 10:35
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 16 | AEGEAN
        IST 20:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        HER 21:20
        Istanbul - Heraklion | Thu, Nov 19 | AEGEAN
        £129 £184
        30% off
        30% off
        £184 £129
      • HER 06:00
        3h 35m
        1 stop
        IST 10:35
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 19 | AEGEAN
        IST 10:30
        5h 30m
        1 stop
        HER 15:00
        Istanbul - Heraklion | Sun, Nov 22 | SKY express
        £131
        28% off
        £184 £131
      • HER 13:40
        6h 20m
        1 stop
        IST 21:00
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 24 | AEGEAN
        IST 10:30
        6h
        1 stop
        HER 15:30
        Istanbul - Heraklion | Fri, Nov 27 | SKY express
        £131
        28% off
        £184 £131
      • HER 08:10
        6h 35m
        1 stop
        IST 15:45
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 25 | AEGEAN
        IST 10:30
        8h 45m
        1 stop
        HER 18:15
        Istanbul - Heraklion | Sat, Nov 28 | SKY express
        £131
        28% off
        £184 £131
      • HER 13:40
        6h 20m
        1 stop
        IST 21:00
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 26 | AEGEAN
        IST 10:30
        8h 45m
        1 stop
        HER 18:15
        Istanbul - Heraklion | Sun, Nov 29 | SKY express
        £131
        28% off
        £184 £131
      • HER 16:30
        16h
        1 stop
        IST 09:30
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 19 | SKY express
        IST 10:30
        8h 45m
        1 stop
        HER 18:15
        Istanbul - Heraklion | Sun, Nov 22 | SKY express
        £133
        28% off
        £184 £133
      • HER 15:40
        16h 50m
        1 stop
        IST 09:30
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 21 | SKY express
        IST 10:30
        8h 45m
        1 stop
        HER 18:15
        Istanbul - Heraklion | Tue, Nov 24 | SKY express
        £134
        27% off
        £184 £134
      • HER 18:50
        13h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 09:30
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 25 | SKY express
        IST 10:30
        8h 45m
        1 stop
        HER 18:15
        Istanbul - Heraklion | Sat, Nov 28 | SKY express
        £134
        27% off
        £184 £134
      • HER 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 14:00
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
        IST 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        HER 16:00
        Istanbul - Heraklion | Sun, Oct 11 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        HER 12:30
        1h 35m
        Direct
        IST 15:05
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 27 | AEGEAN
        £68 £96
        28% off
        28% off
        £96 £68
      • HER 12:25
        1h 35m
        Direct
        IST 15:00
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 4 | AEGEAN
        £70 £96
        27% off
        27% off
        £96 £70
      • HER 15:35
        16h 55m
        1 stop
        IST 09:30
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 5 | SKY express
        £59 £96
        39% off
        39% off
        £96 £59
      • HER 21:45
        10h 45m
        1 stop
        IST 09:30
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 30 | SKY express
        £63
        34% off
        £96 £63
      • HER 19:40
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        IST 09:35
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 22 | AEGEAN
        £64
        33% off
        £96 £64
      • HER 21:55
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 09:35
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 21 | AEGEAN
        £65
        32% off
        £96 £65
      • HER 21:55
        4h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 02:20
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 20 | AEGEAN
        £65
        32% off
        £96 £65
      • HER 21:50
        11h 45m
        1 stop
        IST 10:35
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 1 | AEGEAN
        £66
        31% off
        £96 £66
      • HER 21:55
        4h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 02:20
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 27 | AEGEAN
        £66
        31% off
        £96 £66
      • HER 21:55
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 09:35
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 24 | AEGEAN
        £66
        31% off
        £96 £66
      • HER 06:00
        14h
        1 stop
        IST 21:00
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 4 | AEGEAN
        £67
        30% off
        £96 £67
      • HER 08:10
        25h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 10:35
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 5 | AEGEAN
        £67
        30% off
        £96 £67
      • HER 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 14:00
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Flights from Heraklion to Istanbul operate an average of 1 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 83.3% on-time departure rate and a 83.3% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Heraklion to Istanbul flights?

Choose from 1 airlines flying from Heraklion to Istanbul, including AEGEAN, and . SKY express currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Heraklion to Istanbul according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Heraklion to Istanbul Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Heraklion to Istanbul?

Average price of one-way tickets from Heraklion to Istanbul booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from Heraklion to Istanbul, fares are lowest in December (£86) and highest in October (£181).

£181
£134
£86
£39
    Cheapest
  • £181
    Oct
  • £121
    Nov
  • £86
    Dec
  • £94
    Jan
  • £92
    Feb
  • £93
    Mar
  • £97
    Apr
  • £118
    May
  • £95
    Jun
  • £127
    Jul
  • £140
    Aug
  • £119
    Sep

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Heraklion to Istanbul?

    Based on Trip.com data, SKY express offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £59 (for example, HER–IST on Sat, Dec 5). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, AEGEAN offers fares from £120, departing on Mon, Nov 23 and returning on Thu, Nov 26.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Heraklion to Istanbul with the following airlines, including: AEGEAN Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • A flight from Heraklion (HER) to Istanbul (IST) takes an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Heraklion to Istanbul is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 5 direct flights operate each week between Heraklion and Istanbul. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    AEGEAN: -/M/-/W/-/F/- – A3434 (departure at 09:55)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Heraklion to Istanbul on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Sat, Dec 5, with one-way fares from just £59.
    · Compare airlines. AEGEAN currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. January is generally the busiest month for travel to Istanbul.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Heraklion to Istanbul is usually December, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Heraklion to Istanbul on October 26, 2026 with AEGEAN, with prices starting at £57.
  • Flights to Istanbul can arrive at: Ataturk Airport (ISL), Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). The most common route connects Heraklion International Airport N. Kazantzakis and Istanbul Airport (HER–IST).
  • The time difference between Istanbul and Heraklion is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Heraklion to Istanbul is £144. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average return fare from Heraklion to Istanbul is £188. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Heraklion and Istanbul, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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