Cheap flights from Heraklion to Istanbul
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Heraklion to Istanbul and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $183 | AegeanNonstop2 hrThu, Oct 22 — Mon, Oct 26 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Heraklion to Istanbul is currently $183 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $96 | AegeanNonstop2 hrThu, Oct 22 | The cheapest one-way flight from Heraklion to Istanbul is currently $96 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $341 | Aegean1 stop11 hrThu, Aug 13 — Sun, Aug 16 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Heraklion to Istanbul is currently $341 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $559 | AegeanNonstop2 hrFri, Aug 21 — Sun, Aug 23 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Heraklion to Istanbul is currently $559 |
| Fastest flight | 1 hr 30 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Heraklion to Istanbul takes 1 hr 30 min |
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| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for weekend trips from Heraklion to Istanbul per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Heraklion to Istanbul is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.
| October Cheapest | Typical prices: $170–355 |
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| April Most expensive | Typical prices: $240–330 |
Popular airlines from Heraklion to Istanbul
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Heraklion to Istanbul in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- AegeanNonstopfrom $183Typical price: $190–3257 weekly nonstop flightsHER - ISTEvery day160 weekly connecting flightsHER - ISTEvery day
- SKY expressfrom $222Typical price: $325–58023 weekly connecting flightsHER - ISTEvery day
- Transavia18 weekly connecting flightsHER - ISTEvery day
- British Airwaysfrom $1,016Typical price: $1,050–1,75018 weekly connecting flightsHER - ISTEvery day
- Air Francefrom $936Typical price: $650–1,05015 weekly connecting flightsHER - ISTEvery day
- Animawings7 weekly connecting flightsHER - ISTEvery Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
Popular airports near Heraklion
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Heraklion center and popularity with travelers.
- Heraklion International Airport N. Kazantzakis (HER)HeraklionGreece9 min2 mi
- Chania International Airport Ioannis Daskalogiannis (CHQ)ChaniaGreece2 hr 19 min57 mi
- Sitia Public Airport "Vitsentzos Kornaros" (JSH) (JSH)SitiaGreece2 hr 8 min55 mi
- Αεροδρόμιο Σαντορίνης (Santorini Airport) (JTR)SantoriniGreece6 hr 11 min75 mi
Popular airports near Istanbul
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Istanbul center and popularity with travelers.
- Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)IstanbulTürkiye1 hr 1 min19 mi
- Istanbul Airport (IST)IstanbulTürkiye46 min21 mi
- Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)BursaTürkiye2 hr 22 min60 mi
- Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)TekirdağTürkiye1 hr 32 min56 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Heraklion to Istanbul
The cheapest flights from Heraklion to Istanbul are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $170 to $355.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Heraklion to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Aegean from $183. The cheapest one-way flight was with Aegean from $96.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Aegean flight from Heraklion to Istanbul is $183, flying from Oct 22 to Oct 26.
- The cheapest SKY express flight from Heraklion to Istanbul is $222, flying from Nov 6 to Nov 8.
- The cheapest British Airways flight from Heraklion to Istanbul is $1,016, flying from Oct 22 to Oct 25.
- The cheapest Air France flight from Heraklion to Istanbul is $936, flying from Aug 27 to Aug 30.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Heraklion to Istanbul starts at $183 from Thu, Oct 22 to Mon, Oct 26. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $96 and departs on Thu, Oct 22.
1 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Heraklion to Istanbul.
Istanbul is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive May–Sep, when the weather is warm to hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) are cold and wet, and often snowy. Local events include the International Istanbul Film Festival (Apr) and Istanbul Music Festival (Jun).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Heraklion to Istanbul.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Heraklion to Istanbul really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Heraklion to Istanbul.
In terms of nonstop flights, Aegean is the most popular. Aegean offers 7 nonstop flights and 160 connecting flights per week. Aegean flies from Heraklion International Airport N. Kazantzakis (HER) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
Other popular airlines flying from Heraklion to Istanbul are:
In terms of nonstop flights, Aegean is the most popular. Aegean offers 7 nonstop flights and 160 connecting flights per week. Aegean flies from Heraklion International Airport N. Kazantzakis (HER) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
Other popular airlines flying from Heraklion to Istanbul are:
- SKY express offers 23 connecting flights per week. SKY express flies from Heraklion International Airport N. Kazantzakis (HER) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
- Transavia offers 18 connecting flights per week. Transavia flies from Heraklion International Airport N. Kazantzakis (HER) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
- British Airways offers 18 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Heraklion International Airport N. Kazantzakis (HER) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
- Air France offers 15 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Heraklion International Airport N. Kazantzakis (HER) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
- Animawings offers 7 connecting flights per week. Animawings flies from Heraklion International Airport N. Kazantzakis (HER) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Heraklion to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Aegean from $183. The cheapest one-way flight was with Aegean from $96.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Aegean flight from Heraklion to Istanbul is $183, flying from Oct 22 to Oct 26.
- The cheapest SKY express flight from Heraklion to Istanbul is $222, flying from Nov 6 to Nov 8.
- The cheapest British Airways flight from Heraklion to Istanbul is $1,016, flying from Oct 22 to Oct 25.
- The cheapest Air France flight from Heraklion to Istanbul is $936, flying from Aug 27 to Aug 30.
Aegean flies direct from Heraklion to Istanbul.
- There are 7 Aegean direct flights from Heraklion to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Heraklion and Istanbul at price $341 is offered by Aegean from Thu, Aug 13 to Sun, Aug 16.
Aegean flies direct from Heraklion to Istanbul.
- There are 7 Aegean direct flights from Heraklion to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from Heraklion to Istanbul on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Heraklion and Istanbul start at $183 from Thu, Oct 22 to Mon, Oct 26 with Aegean.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Heraklion to Istanbul, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Heraklion and Istanbul start at $559 from Fri, Aug 21 to Sun, Aug 23 with Aegean.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Heraklion and Istanbul start at $183 from Thu, Oct 22 to Mon, Oct 26.
To book business class trips from Heraklion to Istanbul, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Heraklion and Istanbul starts at $341 from Thu, Aug 13 to Sun, Aug 16 with Aegean.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Heraklion and Istanbul at price $341 is offered by Aegean from Thu, Aug 13 to Sun, Aug 16.
To find last-minute flight deals from Heraklion to Istanbul, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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Popular trips from Heraklion
These suggestions are based on the cheapest fares to popular destinations in the next six months.
Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
- Athens$88Sep 3 — Sep 6Nonstop50 minAegean
- London$157Oct 2 — Oct 4Nonstop4 hreasyJet
- Paris$128Dec 10 — Dec 13Nonstop3 hr 50 minTransavia
- New York$973Sep 3 — Sep 71 stop13 hr 5 minDiscover Airlines, Lufthansa, United, Edelweiss Air
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