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Crete Heraklion Airport to Istanbul Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Istanbul Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $65 and round-trip from $159. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        HER 12:30 PM
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        IST 3:05 PM
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 20 | AEGEAN
        IST 8:50 PM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        HER 9:20 PM
        Istanbul - Heraklion | Mon, Nov 23 | AEGEAN
        $159 $229
        31% off
        31% off
        $229 $159
      • HER 8:10 AM
        11h 50m
        1 stop
        IST 9:00 PM
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 2 | AEGEAN
        IST 10:30 AM
        11h 35m
        1 stop
        HER 9:05 PM
        Istanbul - Heraklion | Wed, Nov 4 | SKY express
        $168 $229
        27% off
        27% off
        $229 $168
      • HER 8:40 PM
        12h 55m
        1 stop
        IST 10:35 AM
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | AEGEAN
        IST 8:50 PM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        HER 9:20 PM
        Istanbul - Heraklion | Mon, Nov 16 | AEGEAN
        $171 $229
        25% off
        25% off
        $229 $171
      • HER 6:00 AM
        3h 35m
        1 stop
        IST 10:35 AM
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 16 | AEGEAN
        IST 10:30 AM
        5h 30m
        1 stop
        HER 3:00 PM
        Istanbul - Heraklion | Thu, Nov 19 | SKY express
        $174
        24% off
        $229 $174
      • HER 1:40 PM
        6h 20m
        1 stop
        IST 9:00 PM
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 21 | AEGEAN
        IST 10:30 AM
        6h
        1 stop
        HER 3:30 PM
        Istanbul - Heraklion | Tue, Nov 24 | SKY express
        $174
        24% off
        $229 $174
      • HER 4:30 PM
        16h
        1 stop
        IST 9:30 AM
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 16 | SKY express
        IST 10:30 AM
        8h 45m
        1 stop
        HER 6:15 PM
        Istanbul - Heraklion | Thu, Nov 19 | SKY express
        $176
        23% off
        $229 $176
      • HER 3:40 PM
        16h 50m
        1 stop
        IST 9:30 AM
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 20 | SKY express
        IST 10:30 AM
        11h 35m
        1 stop
        HER 9:05 PM
        Istanbul - Heraklion | Mon, Nov 23 | SKY express
        $178
        22% off
        $229 $178
      • HER 3:40 PM
        16h 50m
        1 stop
        IST 9:30 AM
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 18 | SKY express
        IST 10:30 AM
        8h 45m
        1 stop
        HER 6:15 PM
        Istanbul - Heraklion | Sat, Nov 21 | SKY express
        $178
        22% off
        $229 $178
      • HER 9:30 AM
        5h 5m
        1 stop
        IST 2:35 PM
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 17 | AEGEAN
        IST 4:25 PM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        HER 5:55 PM
        Istanbul - Heraklion | Thu, Oct 22 | AEGEAN
        $179
        22% off
        $229 $179
      • HER 9:45 PM
        10h 45m
        1 stop
        IST 9:30 AM
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 17 | SKY express
        IST 10:30 AM
        5h 30m
        1 stop
        HER 3:00 PM
        Istanbul - Heraklion | Fri, Nov 20 | SKY express
        $180
        21% off
        $229 $180
      • HER 5:10 PM
        9h
        1 stop
        IST 3:10 AM
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | AEGEAN
        IST 4:45 PM
        8h 50m
        1 stop
        HER 12:35 AM
        Istanbul - Heraklion | Wed, Nov 18 | AEGEAN
        $182
        21% off
        $229 $182
      • HER 11:30 AM
        8h 30m
        1 stop
        IST 9:00 PM
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 14 | AEGEAN
        IST 4:45 PM
        8h 50m
        1 stop
        HER 12:35 AM
        Istanbul - Heraklion | Tue, Nov 17 | AEGEAN
        $183
        20% off
        $229 $183
      • HER 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 2:00 PM
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Thu, Sep 24 | Normal Airline
        IST 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        HER 4:00 PM
        Istanbul - Heraklion | Sat, Sep 26 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        HER 12:25 PM
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        IST 3:00 PM
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 10 | AEGEAN
        $65 $120
        46% off
        46% off
        $120 $65
      • HER 5:20 PM
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        IST 7:55 PM
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 27 | AEGEAN
        $90 $120
        25% off
        25% off
        $120 $90
      • HER 9:45 AM
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        IST 11:20 AM
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 23 | AEGEAN
        $92 $120
        23% off
        23% off
        $120 $92
      • HER 7:40 PM
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        IST 9:35 AM
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 17 | AEGEAN
        $85
        28% off
        $120 $85
      • HER 9:55 PM
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 9:35 AM
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 16 | AEGEAN
        $86
        28% off
        $120 $86
      • HER 9:50 PM
        11h 45m
        1 stop
        IST 10:35 AM
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 1 | AEGEAN
        $86
        28% off
        $120 $86
      • HER 9:55 PM
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 9:35 AM
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Mon, Oct 19 | AEGEAN
        $88
        27% off
        $120 $88
      • HER 8:40 PM
        12h 55m
        1 stop
        IST 10:35 AM
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 16 | AEGEAN
        $95
        21% off
        $120 $95
      • HER 9:30 AM
        10h 30m
        1 stop
        IST 8:00 PM
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 22 | AEGEAN
        $95
        21% off
        $120 $95
      • HER 8:10 AM
        11h 50m
        1 stop
        IST 9:00 PM
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 21 | AEGEAN
        $96
        20% off
        $120 $96
      • HER 11:30 AM
        3h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 3:45 PM
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 11 | AEGEAN
        $96
        20% off
        $120 $96
      • HER 1:40 PM
        6h 20m
        1 stop
        IST 9:00 PM
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 12 | AEGEAN
        $96
        20% off
        $120 $96
      • HER 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 2:00 PM
        Heraklion - Istanbul | Thu, Sep 24 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Crete Heraklion Airport to Istanbul Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Istanbul Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Crete Heraklion Airport to Istanbul Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Crete Heraklion Airport to Istanbul Airport, the best time to buy is in December, with an average price of $113. You’ll want to avoid October, when the average price can reach as high as $232.

$232
$173
$113
$54
    Cheapest
  • $148
    Sep
  • $232
    Oct
  • $161
    Nov
  • $113
    Dec
  • $124
    Jan
  • $123
    Feb
  • $123
    Mar
  • $129
    Apr
  • $156
    May
  • $126
    Jun
  • $168
    Jul
  • $186
    Aug

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Crete Heraklion Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Crete Heraklion Airport to Istanbul Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Crete Heraklion Airport to Istanbul Airport is Monday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Saturday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

$220
$173
$126
$79
  • $126
    Mon
  • $140
    Tue
  • $131
    Wed
  • $159
    Thu
  • $188
    Fri
  • $220
    Sat
  • $218
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Crete Heraklion Airport to Istanbul Airport is AEGEAN (from $65) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

AEGEAN
From $65
SKY express
From $97
Wizz Air Malta
From $98
Wizz Air
From $121
easyJet
From $187
Air France
From $203
Turkish Airlines
From $218
LOT Polish Airlines
From $219
KLM
From $219
Bulgaria Air
From $240

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What is the flight schedule from Crete Heraklion Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Heraklion to Istanbul and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. A3434

    Crete Heraklion Airport

    9:50 AM

    HER

    1h 35m

    11:25 AM

    IST

    S - T W T F S
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  2. A3307

    Crete Heraklion Airport

    11:35 AM

    HER

    50m

    Nonstop

    12:25 PM

    ATH

    S M T W T F S
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  3. A3992

    Eleftherios Venizelos Airport

    1:10 PM

    ATH

    1h 35m

    Nonstop

    2:45 PM

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  4. A3301

    Crete Heraklion Airport

    6:00 AM

    HER

    50m

    Nonstop

    6:50 AM

    ATH

    S M T W T F S
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  5. A3990

    Eleftherios Venizelos Airport

    8:00 AM

    ATH

    1h 35m

    Nonstop

    9:35 AM

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  6. A3321

    Crete Heraklion Airport

    9:55 PM

    HER

    50m

    Nonstop

    10:45 PM

    ATH

    S M T W T F S
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  7. A3998

    Eleftherios Venizelos Airport

    12:50 AM

    ATH

    1h 30m

    Nonstop

    2:20 AM

    IST

    - - T W T - -

  8. A3315

    Crete Heraklion Airport

    3:00 PM

    HER

    50m

    Nonstop

    3:50 PM

    ATH

    S M T W T F S
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  9. A3994

    Eleftherios Venizelos Airport

    6:30 PM

    ATH

    1h 30m

    Nonstop

    8:00 PM

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  10. A3317

    Crete Heraklion Airport

    4:20 PM

    HER

    50m

    Nonstop

    5:10 PM

    ATH

    S - - W T - -
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  11. A3994

    Eleftherios Venizelos Airport

    6:30 PM

    ATH

    1h 30m

    Nonstop

    8:00 PM

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  12. A3303

    Crete Heraklion Airport

    8:10 AM

    HER

    50m

    Nonstop

    9:00 AM

    ATH

    S M T W T F S
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  13. A3992

    Eleftherios Venizelos Airport

    1:10 PM

    ATH

    1h 35m

    Nonstop

    2:45 PM

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  14. A3319

    Crete Heraklion Airport

    7:26 PM

    HER

    50m

    Nonstop

    8:16 PM

    ATH

    S M T W T F S
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  15. A3998

    Eleftherios Venizelos Airport

    12:50 AM

    ATH

    1h 30m

    Nonstop

    2:20 AM

    IST

    - - T W T - -

  16. A3307

    Crete Heraklion Airport

    11:35 AM

    HER

    50m

    Nonstop

    12:25 PM

    ATH

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  17. A3994

    Eleftherios Venizelos Airport

    6:30 PM

    ATH

    1h 30m

    Nonstop

    8:00 PM

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  18. A3301

    Crete Heraklion Airport

    6:00 AM

    HER

    50m

    Nonstop

    6:50 AM

    ATH

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  19. A3992

    Eleftherios Venizelos Airport

    1:10 PM

    ATH

    1h 35m

    Nonstop

    2:45 PM

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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About Crete Heraklion Airport and Istanbul Airport

Learn about Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) and Istanbul Airport (IST) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance731.06 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price$65
Cheapest return ticket price$159

FAQs for Crete Heraklion Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights

  • How many daily flights are there from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?

    There are around 1 daily flights from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
  • The earliest flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Istanbul Airport departs at 06:00, and the last departs at 15:40, with about 1 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $216 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) at 09:50 and arrives in Istanbul Airport (IST) at 11:15.
  • The latest flight departs from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) at 18:10 and arrives in Istanbul Airport (IST) at 20:35.
    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34 km. It takes about 50 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to downtown is about 30 km. It takes about 50 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Istanbul Airport (IST) is Ataturk Airport. The distance is around 31 km.
  • AEGEAN is a very popular airline operating an average of 431 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Istanbul Airport currently start from $65, and round-trip fares start from $159. The current lowest fare is a AEGEAN flight departing on Tue, Nov 10; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. AEGEAN operate direct flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 13 minutes, and around 7 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Crete Heraklion Airport to Istanbul Airport is $259. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Crete Heraklion Airport to Istanbul Airport operates around 5 weekly flights, mainly by AEGEAN. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Crete Heraklion Airport and Istanbul Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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