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Among airlines operating Istanbul Airport to Heraklion flights:

• Aegean Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

Only Aegean Airlines operates flights between Istanbul Airport and Heraklion.

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

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 Istanbul Airport to Heraklion.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $258 round-trip, compared to $280 via a layover through Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $37–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aegean Airlines and Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Most connecting flights from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion 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 32% on the Istanbul Airport to Heraklion route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $222 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $323, a difference of $101. 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 Istanbul Airport to Heraklion route, 47% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 28 minutes.

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

• Earliest: departs at 12:20 pm and lands at 1:50 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:15 pm and lands at 11:45 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 30m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 27% above the route average of $261. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion takes 1h 30m, 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.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $129, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.

Aegean Airlines is the only airline operating Istanbul Airport to Heraklion flights. 53% of its flights are on time.

Morning 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.

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. Airport (HER) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Right Cars
· SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
· Centauro
· ABBYCAR
· Europcar

Round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion range from $210 to $321, with an average of $261 over the past 12 months. Anything below $210 counts as a good deal.