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Cheap flights from Heraklion (HER) to Istanbul (IST)

HER — IST
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. to Istanbul are usually found in January or February, booked 5 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Heraklion to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heraklion (HER) to Istanbul (IST). 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 September 16, 2025.

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January

Average price

$235

Good one-way deal

$105 or less
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Heraklion to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Heraklion to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Heraklion to Istanbul Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 5 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 Heraklion to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Heraklion to Istanbul Airport (average of $910). Flying from Heraklion to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,358). 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 HER to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Heraklion to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Heraklion to Istanbul Airport as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. 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 Istanbul. Reviews last updated September 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Aegean Airlines from Heraklion to Istanbul Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
786 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

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
786 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
786 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Heraklion to Istanbul?

    Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Heraklion to Istanbul. You should not have trouble finding flights to Istanbul from N. Kazantzakis Apt.; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights from the Heraklion airport to Istanbul. It is only a 1.7 mi journey to N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER) from Heraklion’s city center.

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

    Aegean Airlines, at $114, was found to be the cheapest airline from Heraklion to Istanbul Airport.. This flight start at 47% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Heraklion to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Heraklion to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Heraklion to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heraklion to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Heraklion to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heraklion to Istanbul 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 Heraklion to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Heraklion to Istanbul Airport (average of $910). Flying from Heraklion to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,358). 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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Top airline flying from Heraklion to Istanbul

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Heraklion to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Aegean AirlinesCheapest$114Average$223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time87%

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