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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Istanbul Airport to Heraklion flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion?

The cheapest flight price from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion is $176. On average you can expect to pay $389. The most popular route, (Istanbul - Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.), can usually be booked for $150.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion?

Travelers have found that booking a Tuesday departure is the best way to save up to 64% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion, book at least 55 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 110% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $266 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $562.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in August. For low rates, November can be a great choice for travel to Heraklion. Flights to Heraklion from Istanbul Airport in November are about $223 on average during November, but can be found for as low as $118.

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.

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.

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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The best prices from Istanbul to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. are usually found in November or March, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

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Average price	$171

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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 January 16, 2025.

Thu 2/1310:30 amIST - HER

1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/203:00 pmHER - IST

1 stop5h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/16

$153

Sat 5/314:35 amIST - HER

1 stop4h 20mAegean Airlines

Sat 6/79:50 pmHER - IST

1 stop4h 30mAegean Airlines

Deal found 1/16

$188

Sat 5/313:50 pmIST - HER

1 stop25h 55mEmirates

Sat 6/73:00 pmHER - IST

2 stops26h 55mEmirates

Deal found 1/16

$2,917

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Thu 2/1310:30 amIST - HER

1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/203:00 pmHER - IST

1 stop5h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/16

$153

Thu 2/136:30 amIST - HER

2 stops17h 15mAegean Airlines

Thu 2/204:35 pmHER - IST

1 stop3h 25mAegean Airlines

Deal found 1/16

$214

One-way flights from Istanbul to Heraklion
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Mon 3/314:35 amIST - HER

1 stop7h 45mAegean Airlines

Deal found 1/16

$77

Sun 3/302:10 amIST - HER

2 stops15h 35mEmirates

Deal found 1/16

$1,037

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Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulHeraklion

IST - HER

ISTHER

Istanbul

Thu 2/13

10:30 am-6:15 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Thu 2/20

3:00 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$153

IstanbulHeraklion

IST - HER

ISTHER

Istanbul

Sat 5/31

4:35 am-8:55 am

1 stop4h 20m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sat 6/7

9:50 pm-2:20 am

1 stop4h 30m

$188

IstanbulHeraklion

IST - HER

ISTHER

Istanbul

Sat 5/31

3:50 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop25h 55m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sat 6/7

3:00 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$2,917

IstanbulHeraklion

IST - HER

ISTHER

Istanbul

Mon 3/31

4:35 am-12:20 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$77

IstanbulHeraklion

IST - HER

ISTHER

Istanbul

Sun 3/30

2:10 am-5:45 pm

2 stops15h 35m

$1,037

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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.

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

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?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 29% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Heraklion

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8.1

Very good

739 reviews

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Very good

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8.1

Very good

739 reviews

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Emirates

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739 reviews

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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 flights from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion?
The cheapest flight price from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion is $176. On average you can expect to pay $389. The most popular route, (Istanbul - Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.), can usually be booked for $150.
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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How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion?

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