Question 1

What is the most punctual flight time for Heraklion to Istanbul flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 2

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Heraklion to Istanbul flights?

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Over the past year, Aegean Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

Question 3

How often are flights from Heraklion to Istanbul delayed?

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About 13% of weekly flights between Heraklion and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 98 minutes.

Question 4

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 5

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Question 6

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Question 7

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HER to IST?

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When flying from Heraklion to Istanbul Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 8

What airport do you fly from for flights from Heraklion to Istanbul?

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For a flight from Heraklion to Istanbul, you will be flying from N. Kazantzakis Apt.. Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER) is just 1.7 mi from the center of the city. N. Kazantzakis Apt. is the only Heraklion airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. 0 airlines have flights to Istanbul from Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. on a regular basis.

Question 9

Can I find deals for flights from Heraklion to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Heraklion to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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How can I find direct flights from Heraklion to Istanbul?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heraklion to Istanbul.

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Heraklion to Istanbul?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heraklion to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Heraklion to Istanbul?

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Question 15

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HER to IST?

When flying from Heraklion to Istanbul Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from Heraklion to Istanbul delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between Heraklion and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 98 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Heraklion to Istanbul flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Heraklion to Istanbul flights?

Over the past year, Aegean Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

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