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$54 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Heraklion

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Istanbul to Heraklion departing on 11/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Heraklion (IST-HER)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Heraklion that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Istanbul to Heraklion

Wed, Nov 26 - Sun, Nov 30
Aegean Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 12:25 amIST-HER
3h 25m1 stop
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9:45 pm - 10:35 amHER-IST
11h 50m1 stop
$168Aegean Airlines
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Mon, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 3
Aegean Airlines Logo
9:25 pm - 9:50 pmIST-HER
1h 25mnonstop
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9:45 pm - 3:10 amHER-IST
4h 25m1 stop
$172Aegean Airlines
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Mon, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 3
Aegean Airlines Logo
9:25 pm - 9:50 pmIST-HER
1h 25mnonstop
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6:10 pm - 8:35 pmHER-IST
1h 25mnonstop
$176Aegean Airlines
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Sat, Dec 13 - Sat, Dec 20
Aegean Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 8:50 amIST-HER
11h 50m1 stop
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1:20 pm - 9:00 pmHER-IST
6h 40m1 stop
$183Aegean Airlines
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Wed, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 19
Aegean Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 12:25 amIST-HER
3h 25m1 stop
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10:00 am - 9:00 pmHER-IST
10h 00m1 stop
$188Aegean Airlines
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Wed, Nov 26 - Sun, Nov 30
Aegean Airlines Logo
4:50 pm - 7:15 pmIST-HER
3h 25m1 stop
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5:30 pm - 3:10 amHER-IST
8h 40m2 stops
$204Aegean Airlines
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Thu, Oct 9 - Sun, Nov 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:20 pm - 11:45 pmIST-HER
1h 25mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:45 pm - 9:30 amHER-IST
10h 45m1 stop
$212Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Oct 9 - Sun, Nov 2
Sky Express Logo
9:30 am - 9:45 pmIST-HER
12h 15m1 stop
Sky Express Logo
9:45 pm - 9:30 amHER-IST
10h 45m1 stop
$234Sky Express
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Sun, Oct 26 - Sun, Nov 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 1:05 pmIST-HER
16h 05m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:45 pm - 9:30 amHER-IST
10h 45m1 stop
$260Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 3
Lufthansa Logo
6:30 am - 5:20 pmIST-HER
11h 50m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
7:05 pm - 5:55 pmHER-IST
21h 50m2 stops
$836Lufthansa
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Everything you should know

Top airlines
Aegean Airlines
Cheapest • from $168 (round-trip)
Aegean Airlines
Best reviews • 8.1 score
Airline reviews
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Airline reviews
Airline reviews
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When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 30% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 24% price drop
September
Most popular
Good to know
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Nonstop flights
4 days a week
There are direct flights from Istanbul to Heraklion 4 days a week: Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat.
Direct flights
Direct flights
Direct flights
Direct flights
Cheapest round-trip
$168
Overall average: $175
Aegean Airlines
Wed 11/26Sun 11/30
IST - HER • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$176
Aegean Airlines
Mon 10/27Mon 11/3
IST - HER • Non-stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Heraklion flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Istanbul to Heraklion to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul to Heraklion?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Heraklion on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Istanbul to Heraklion. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion is November, where tickets cost $175 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $303 and $279 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $262 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$54
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 23% lower on average.
Flight from Istanbul to Heraklion

When to book flights from Istanbul to Heraklion

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Heraklion based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Istanbul to Heraklion flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion was $54 for a one-way ticket and $168 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Istanbul and Heraklion?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Istanbul and on arrival in Heraklion.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Istanbul to Heraklion?

    When flying out of Istanbul you will be using Istanbul. You will be landing at Heraklion, also known as Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt..

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul to Heraklion?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul to Heraklion flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul to Heraklion?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Istanbul and Heraklion.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul to Heraklion?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Istanbul to Heraklion on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul to Heraklion?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Istanbul to Heraklion.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul to Heraklion?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Heraklion from Istanbul is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Istanbul to Heraklion?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Heraklion with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline. Booking your flights between Istanbul and HER can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul to Heraklion?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Heraklion from Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $124 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul to Heraklion?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Istanbul to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt..
Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Istanbul to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Monday

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Thursday

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Saturday

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines

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Direct returns

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. to Istanbul

Monday

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Thursday

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Saturday

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Istanbul to Heraklion

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Heraklion. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Istanbul to Heraklion? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
Aegean AirlinesOverall score based on 799 reviews
8.6Crew
7.4Food
7.9Comfort
7.0Entertainment
7.8Boarding
Airline reviews

It was a short flight. It did leave about 15 minutes late but other than that everything went well!! There was no food service or entertainment so can’t comment on any of that.

10.0 ExcellentKaryn, Sep 2025ATH - JTR
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It was a short flight. It did leave about 15 minutes late but other than that everything went well!! There was no food service or entertainment so can’t comment on any of that.

Not good, the seat was broken and the middle seat table was not lowering, no option on the food, despite the business class wasn’t full. In the menu offered they had fish or chicken, no chicken available when was my turn (seating in raw 2!)

For a quick trip to athens they did a great job plane was spacious, and we boarded quickly.

it was hard to find the check in at the airport no signs food was average

Short flight. Was not told if there was a kosher option for the snack.

Lost my bagage on the first leg of our trip. Not even on the transfer but on the first flight they didnt put our bagage

The crew aboard Aegean were excellent, they picked on our son’s anxiety and immediately came to the rescue to see what they could do to make it go away.

My experience with a GNA was extremely poor. My original flight was canceled. They put me on another flight. Four hours later. They changed my seat number to the last row where I had no room at all and it cost me $120 for luggage. Additionally, I missed my ferry in Paris Athens. I had to rebook my ferry and I could not get a refund so by them canceling the trip for four hours it caused me no ferry to go to Betsy. I had to find a room that night. The only one I could find was at the Hyatt grand in Athens And I lost a night. Stay at Betsy that I had already prepaid so no my experience was awful. Additionally, they never said on any intercom that Greece was one hour ahead of Paris so that was a problem. We had no idea and when it was never communicated to us

Ove Aegean Airlines! Used them for several flights over past 4.months. never flown w them before but will certainly use in the future!!!

A thoroughly enjoyable experience in business class, which we “won” in the airlines lottery In exchange for a relatively small deposit. The breakfast served at the beginning of this three hour flight was absolutely phenomenal. I would be tempted to fly Aegean airlines on a transatlantic flight in light of this experience.

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