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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion from £146

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — HER
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Heraklion

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Heraklion (HER). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 5 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£146

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£119
Aegean Airlines
  • Aegean Airlines
  • 18/12-25/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 10m total
  • Istanbul to Heraklion
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Thu 18/1212:15IST - HER
Nonstop1h 25mAegean Airlines
Thu 25/1218:25HER - IST
1 stop7h 45mAegean Airlines
Deal found 3/11£146

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Istanbul

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IstanbulHeraklion

IST - HER

ISTHER

Istanbul

Thu 18/12

12:15-12:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Thu 25/12

18:25-03:10

1 stop7h 45m

£146

IstanbulHeraklion

IST - HER

ISTHER

Istanbul

Wed 29/4

01:35-07:30

1 stop5h 55m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sat 2/5

15:45-17:10

Nonstop1h 25m

£275

IstanbulHeraklion

IST - HER

ISTHER

Istanbul

Wed 29/4

01:35-07:30

1 stop5h 55m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Mon 4/5

09:30-14:45

1 stop5h 15m

£330

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Deals found on 3/11

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Istanbul to Heraklion. Price data was last updated on 31 October 2025.

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 13 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion (average of £70). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion in July is currently the most expensive (average of £160). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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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 1h 25m. Fly via Aegean Airlines to get the fastest option. Istanbul Airport and Heraklion are separated by a distance of 453 mi. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion (average of £70). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion in July is currently the most expensive (average of £160). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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