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

HER — IST
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
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 47 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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 junio 12, 2025.

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Average price

$258

Good one-way deal

$114 or less
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Heraklion to Istanbul Airport

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 June 9, 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 47 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Heraklion to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Heraklion to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,374). 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 junio 12, 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.

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

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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.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Heraklion to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Heraklion to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,374). 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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