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Among airlines operating Heraklion to Istanbul Airport flights:

• Aegean Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Aegean Airlines operates flights between Heraklion and Istanbul Airport.

Flights from Heraklion to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Heraklion to Istanbul Airport.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $213 round-trip, compared to $225 via a layover through Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $32–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Most connecting flights from Heraklion to Istanbul Airport pass through Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 39% on the Heraklion to Istanbul Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $164 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $267, a difference of $103. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Heraklion to Istanbul Airport route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 43 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Taksim and Istanbul City Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Heraklion to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 5:50 am and lands at 7:25 am
• Latest: departs at 5:30 pm and lands at 7:05 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 35m.

A nonstop flight from Heraklion to Istanbul Airport takes 1h 35m, covering 453 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $156 to $1,023. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Heraklion to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $109, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

Aegean Airlines is the only airline operating Heraklion to Istanbul Airport flights. 87% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:
· CIRCULAR
· Avec Car Rental
· Ok Mobility
· Alamo
· Autounion Car Rental

Round-trip flights from Heraklion to Istanbul Airport range from $156 to $254, with an average of $199 over the past 12 months. Anything below $156 counts as a good deal.