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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion from £48

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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — HER
6 Jul — 13 Jul1
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 6 June 2026.

Fri 23/1020:55
IST
-
HER
1 stop3h 40m
Aegean Airlines
Mon 2/1117:30
HER
-
IST
Nonstop1h 35m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 3/6£155
Wed 1/715:35
IST
-
HER
1 stop5h 40m
Aegean Airlines
Thu 2/709:45
HER
-
IST
Nonstop1h 35m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 5/6£163
Wed 26/812:40
IST
-
HER
Nonstop1h 30m
Aegean Airlines
Mon 31/809:30
HER
-
IST
1 stop5h 05m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 3/6£172
Sat 27/622:15
IST
-
HER
Nonstop1h 30m
Aegean Airlines
Mon 6/706:00
HER
-
IST
Nonstop1h 35m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 2/6£174
Wed 5/812:35
IST
-
HER
Nonstop1h 30m
Aegean Airlines
Mon 10/806:00
HER
-
IST
Nonstop1h 35m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 1/6£196
Mon 22/610:40
IST
-
HER
1 stop3h 40m
Aegean Airlines
Mon 29/606:00
HER
-
IST
Nonstop1h 35m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 1/6£211
Sat 25/720:55
IST
-
HER
1 stop3h 40m
Aegean Airlines
Sun 2/821:55
HER
-
IST
1 stop4h 25m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 1/6£222
Sat 11/722:15
IST
-
HER
Nonstop1h 30m
Aegean Airlines
Sat 18/706:00
HER
-
IST
1 stop3h 45m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 2/6£225
Mon 22/617:20
IST
-
HER
1 stop18h 30m
KLM
Mon 29/610:30
HER
-
IST
1 stop14h 50m
KLM
Deal found 4/6£227
Sun 12/706:00
IST
-
HER
1 stop14h 55m
KLM
Mon 13/710:50
HER
-
IST
1 stop14h 30m
KLM
Deal found 1/6£228

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 6 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£155

One-way from

£48

Popular in

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Cheapest in

November

Average price

£163
Aegean Airlines
  • Aegean Airlines
  • 23/10-2/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 15m total
  • Istanbul to Heraklion
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  • Aegean Airlines
  • 9/11
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • Istanbul to Heraklion
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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 6 June 2026.
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IstanbulHeraklion

IST - HER

ISTHER

Istanbul

Wed 1/7

15:35-21:15

1 stop5h 40m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Thu 2/7

09:45-11:20

Nonstop1h 35m

£163

IstanbulHeraklion

IST - HER

ISTHER

Istanbul

Mon 22/6

10:40-14:20

1 stop3h 40m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Mon 29/6

06:00-07:35

Nonstop1h 35m

£211

IstanbulHeraklion

IST - HER

ISTHER

Istanbul

Tue 4/8

12:20-13:50

Nonstop1h 30m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Fri 7/8

15:00-16:35

Nonstop1h 35m

£216

IstanbulHeraklion

IST - HER

ISTHER

Istanbul

Mon 22/6

17:20-11:50

1 stop18h 30m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Mon 29/6

10:30-01:20

1 stop14h 50m

£227

IstanbulHeraklion

IST - HER

ISTHER

Istanbul

Sat 25/7

22:15-23:45

Nonstop1h 30m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sun 2/8

15:25-17:00

Nonstop1h 35m

£237

IstanbulHeraklion

IST - HER

ISTHER

Istanbul

Fri 10/7

15:45-19:55

1 stop4h 10m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sat 18/7

06:00-09:45

1 stop3h 45m

£238

IstanbulHeraklion

IST - HER

ISTHER

Istanbul

Sat 11/7

22:15-23:45

Nonstop1h 30m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sun 19/7

15:25-17:00

Nonstop1h 35m

£287
Fastest return journey

IstanbulHeraklion

IST - HER

ISTHER

Istanbul

Sat 11/7

22:15-23:45

Nonstop1h 30m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sat 18/7

15:40-17:10

Nonstop1h 30m

£504
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

IstanbulHeraklion

IST - HER

ISTHER

Istanbul

Wed 26/8

12:40-14:10

Nonstop1h 30m

£84

IstanbulHeraklion

IST - HER

ISTHER

Istanbul

Tue 1/9

20:55-00:35

1 stop3h 40m

£89

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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 12 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 £113). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion in January is currently the most expensive (average of £237). 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 6 June 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.

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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 5h 40m. 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.

  • 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 £113). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion in January is currently the most expensive (average of £237). 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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