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

Over the past year, Aegean Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 43% of flights being delayed.

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

Monday 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.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

How often are flights from Istanbul to Heraklion delayed?

About 43% of weekly flights between Istanbul and Heraklion have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 86 minutes.

How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion?

There are many flights that can get you from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion in 3h 50m. Fly via Aegean Airlines to get the fastest option. Istanbul Airport and Heraklion are separated by a distance of 453 mi.

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

If you book a flight to Heraklion from Istanbul, you will be flying to N. Kazantzakis Apt., which is the city’s only airport. Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER) is located 1.7 mi from the center of Heraklion. There are 0 flights from Istanbul to N. Kazantzakis Apt. per day from 0 different airlines.

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

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

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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 Istanbul to Heraklion.

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Fri 27/11

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11:30-08:55

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00:00-00:00

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IST Istanbul - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

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Istanbul

Sun 29/11

11:30-14:20

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Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Mon 30/11

12:25-15:00

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22:00-19:05

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Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

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£165

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IST Istanbul - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

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Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

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00:00-00:00

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IST Istanbul - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

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Thu 19/11

16:45-19:05

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Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

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£171

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IST Istanbul - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

ISTHER

Istanbul

Sat 20/3

11:30-19:05

2 stops32h 35m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£172

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IST Istanbul - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

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20:00-12:25

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Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

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£178

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IST Istanbul - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

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Istanbul

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Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

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

The price you pay for your flight from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 49 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Heraklion from Istanbul?
If you book a flight to Heraklion from Istanbul, you will be flying to N. Kazantzakis Apt., which is the city’s only airport. Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER) is located 1.7 mi from the center of Heraklion. There are 0 flights from Istanbul to N. Kazantzakis Apt. per day from 0 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion?
There are many flights that can get you from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion in 3h 50m. Fly via Aegean Airlines to get the fastest option. Istanbul Airport and Heraklion are separated by a distance of 453 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Heraklion that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to Heraklion flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Heraklion?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to Heraklion.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Heraklion?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Heraklion 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 far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion?

The price you pay for your flight from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 49 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion as you normally would.

How often are flights from Istanbul to Heraklion delayed?

About 43% of weekly flights between Istanbul and Heraklion have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 86 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

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

Monday 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 Istanbul to Heraklion flights?

Over the past year, Aegean Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 43% of flights being delayed.

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