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$106+ Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to Heraklion (HER)

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 4/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — HER
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Istanbul to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. are usually found in November or March, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$173
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$106
(Mytrip)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$177

Good one-way deal

$107 or less
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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 February 20, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/29:30 amIST - HER
1 stop6h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/73:00 pmHER - IST
1 stop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$173
This Aegean Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aegean Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/44:35 amIST - HER
1 stop4h 20mAegean Airlines
Sat 8/93:05 pmHER - IST
Nonstop1h 25mAegean Airlines
Deal found 2/19$238
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/45:55 pmIST - HER
1 stop16h 00mLufthansa
Sat 8/94:25 amHER - IST
2 stops16h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 2/19$410

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Fly from

Istanbul

Fly to

Heraklion

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulHeraklion

IST - HER

ISTHER

Istanbul

Wed 4/2

9:30 am-4:05 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Mon 4/7

3:00 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$173

IstanbulHeraklion

IST - HER

ISTHER

Istanbul

Mon 8/4

4:35 am-8:55 am

1 stop4h 20m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sat 8/9

3:05 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$238

IstanbulHeraklion

IST - HER

ISTHER

Istanbul

Mon 8/4

5:55 pm-9:55 am

1 stop16h 00m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sat 8/9

4:25 am-9:20 pm

2 stops16h 55m

$410

IstanbulHeraklion

IST - HER

ISTHER

Istanbul

Tue 4/1

4:35 am-2:20 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$106

IstanbulHeraklion

IST - HER

ISTHER

Istanbul

Tue 4/1

4:35 am-7:30 am

2 stops26h 55m

$145

IstanbulHeraklion

IST - HER

ISTHER

Istanbul

Sun 8/17

2:10 am-5:45 pm

2 stops39h 35m

$1,074

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Deals found on 2/19

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Istanbul to Heraklion in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Istanbul Airport-Heraklion flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Istanbul Airport-Heraklion flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Istanbul Airport-Heraklion flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Istanbul Airport-Heraklion flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Istanbul Airport-Heraklion flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Heraklion

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Travel insights for flights from Istanbul to Heraklion

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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 round-trip flight from Istanbul to Heraklion. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion is 54 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 February 20, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 8% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Heraklion

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Heraklion. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Heraklion. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
733 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
733 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
733 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
733 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
6,985 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
733 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

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?

    Most people fly into Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER) if they book a flight to Heraklion from Istanbul. On average, N. Kazantzakis Apt. has 0 inbound flights from Istanbul per day from 1 airline. Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. is conveniently located just 1.7 mi from Heraklion’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion round-trip?

    Flying on Aegean Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Heraklion, with prices starting at $238. Another option worth looking into is Lufthansa, starting at $410 round trip.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion is $83. On average you can expect to pay $110. The most popular route, (Istanbul - Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.), can usually be booked for $196.

  • 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 vacation 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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Top airline flying from Istanbul to Heraklion

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