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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion from £81

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — HER
15 Sep — 22 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Heraklion
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to Heraklion. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 August 2026.

Sun 20/922:10 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Wed 30/908:10 -
1 stop11h 45m
Deal found 13/8£117
Thu 15/1012:20 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Sat 17/1009:30 -
1 stop5h 05m
Deal found 12/8£137
Fri 2/1017:40 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Tue 6/1006:00 -
1 stop3h 35m
Deal found 12/8£137
Thu 10/904:35 -
1 stop4h 15m
Fri 18/923:30 -
1 stop10h 05m
Deal found 11/8£155
Tue 15/920:55 -
1 stop3h 40m
Thu 17/906:00 -
1 stop3h 35m
Deal found 11/8£161
Mon 14/920:55 -
1 stop3h 40m
Thu 17/909:30 -
1 stop5h 05m
Deal found 14/8£162
Wed 28/1016:45 -
1 stop5h 25m
Sat 31/1015:00 -
1 stop5h 00m
Deal found 14/8£179
Sat 12/922:15 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Sat 19/906:00 -
1 stop3h 35m
Deal found 14/8£195

Find 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 16 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£117

One-way from

£81

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£233

Good one-way deal

£82 or less
Aegean Airlines
  • Aegean Airlines
  • 20/9-30/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 15m total
  • Istanbul to Heraklion
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  • Aegean Airlines
  • 10/9
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • Istanbul to Heraklion
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to Heraklion that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 16 August 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

IstanbulHeraklion

IST Istanbul - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

ISTHER

Istanbul

Sun 20/9

22:10-23:40

Nonstop1h 30m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 30/9

08:10-19:55

1 stop11h 45m

£117

IstanbulHeraklion

IST Istanbul - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

ISTHER

Istanbul

Fri 2/10

17:40-19:10

Nonstop1h 30m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 6/10

06:00-09:35

1 stop3h 35m

£137

IstanbulHeraklion

IST Istanbul - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

ISTHER

Istanbul

Tue 15/9

20:55-00:35

1 stop3h 40m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Thu 17/9

06:00-09:35

1 stop3h 35m

£161

IstanbulHeraklion

IST Istanbul - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

ISTHER

Istanbul

Wed 28/10

16:40-21:10

2 stops5h 30m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sat 31/10

15:00-21:00

1 stop5h 00m

£217
Fastest return journey

IstanbulHeraklion

IST Istanbul - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

ISTHER

Istanbul

Thu 10/9

16:25-17:55

Nonstop1h 30m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Fri 18/9

15:00-16:35

Nonstop1h 35m

£225

IstanbulHeraklion

IST Istanbul - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

ISTHER

Istanbul

Fri 9/10

20:55-00:35

1 stop3h 40m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 13/10

21:55-09:35

1 stop11h 40m

£226

IstanbulHeraklion

IST Istanbul - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

ISTHER

Istanbul

Mon 1/2

22:00-00:35

1 stop3h 35m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 3/2

06:00-10:35

1 stop3h 35m

£226
Cheapest one-way

IstanbulHeraklion

IST Istanbul - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

ISTHER

Istanbul

Tue 22/9

20:55-00:35

1 stop3h 40m

£88

IstanbulHeraklion

IST Istanbul - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

ISTHER

Istanbul

Mon 9/11

11:30-14:20

1 stop3h 50m

£88

IstanbulHeraklion

IST Istanbul - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

ISTHER

Istanbul

Thu 19/11

16:45-00:35

1 stop8h 50m

£88

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion

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 month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion (average of £116). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion in January is currently the most expensive (average of £235). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Heraklion. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 August 2026.

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 much does it cost for a return flight from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Istanbul Airport to Heraklion flights typically cost between £185 and £279 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £117 on Aegean Airlines (20 Sept–30 Sept).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to Heraklion. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 30m. 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.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion?

    While on average a flight from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion is generally £84, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £82. When looking at the most popular route, (Istanbul - Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.), you can expect to pay £164 for that flight.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion (average of £116). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion in January is currently the most expensive (average of £235). 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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