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$95+ 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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — HER
Mar 14 — Mar 211
Sat 3/14
Sat 3/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. are usually found in November or April, booked 13 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Heraklion

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 12, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Sun 9/2710:00 pm
IST
-
HER
Nonstop1h 30m
Aegean Airlines
Tue 10/69:55 pm
HER
-
IST
1 stop4h 25m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 2/9$137
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/79:40 pm
IST
-
HER
Nonstop1h 30m
Aegean Airlines
Mon 8/176:00 am
HER
-
IST
Nonstop1h 35m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 2/9$158
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/104:35 am
IST
-
HER
1 stop4h 15m
Aegean Airlines
Sun 10/189:55 pm
HER
-
IST
1 stop4h 25m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 2/11$159
This Aegean Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Tue 5/124:25 pm
IST
-
HER
Nonstop1h 30m
Aegean Airlines
Mon 5/183:00 pm
HER
-
IST
1 stop4h 50m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 2/9$162
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/44:25 pm
IST
-
HER
Nonstop1h 30m
Aegean Airlines
Mon 8/106:00 am
HER
-
IST
Nonstop1h 35m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 2/12$186
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/299:30 am
IST
-
HER
1 stop4h 00m
Sky Express
Wed 5/610:25 pm
HER
-
IST
1 stop10h 05m
Sky Express
Deal found 2/9$192
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 8/59:30 am
IST
-
HER
1 stop8h 45m
Sky Express
Tue 8/1110:25 pm
HER
-
IST
1 stop10h 05m
Sky Express
Deal found 2/11$200
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/99:30 am
IST
-
HER
1 stop4h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/189:55 pm
HER
-
IST
1 stop4h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$205

Find 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 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$158
(Expedia)

One-way from

$95
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$258

Good one-way deal

$101 or less
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One-way flight from Istanbul to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to Heraklion that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion that are best for you.

Fly from

Istanbul

Fly to

Heraklion

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulHeraklion

IST - HER

ISTHER

Istanbul

Fri 8/7

9:40 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Mon 8/17

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$158

IstanbulHeraklion

IST - HER

ISTHER

Istanbul

Tue 5/12

4:25 pm-5:55 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Mon 5/18

3:00 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$162

IstanbulHeraklion

IST - HER

ISTHER

Istanbul

Tue 8/4

4:25 pm-5:55 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Mon 8/10

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$186

IstanbulHeraklion

IST - HER

ISTHER

Istanbul

Wed 8/5

9:30 am-6:15 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 8/11

10:25 pm-8:30 am

1 stop10h 05m

$200

IstanbulHeraklion

IST - HER

ISTHER

Istanbul

Tue 8/4

9:30 am-6:15 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Mon 8/10

8:35 pm-8:30 am

1 stop11h 55m

$218

IstanbulHeraklion

IST - HER

ISTHER

Istanbul

Wed 8/5

12:35 pm-2:05 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 8/11

9:30 am-2:45 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$218

IstanbulHeraklion

IST - HER

ISTHER

Istanbul

Wed 8/5

9:30 am-6:15 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 8/11

9:30 am-2:45 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$234

IstanbulHeraklion

IST - HER

ISTHER

Istanbul

Wed 3/4

10:30 am-8:00 am

1 stop22h 30m

$95

IstanbulHeraklion

IST - HER

ISTHER

Istanbul

Wed 5/6

9:30 am-1:30 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$114

IstanbulHeraklion

IST - HER

ISTHER

Istanbul

Thu 3/12

11:35 am-2:20 pm

1 stop3h 45m

$116

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 2/11

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Compare providers for flights from Istanbul to Heraklion

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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
eDreamsPrice 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Heraklion from Istanbul with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion

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 6, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion is 13 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 month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion (average of $91). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion in January is currently the most expensive (average of $318). 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.

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 12, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion, such as Aegean Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
850 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mandy,Dec 2025

ATH - RIX

You get what you pay for! No food or entertainment but seats were comfortable
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
850 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
850 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mandy,Dec 2025

ATH - RIX

You get what you pay for! No food or entertainment but seats were comfortable

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.

  • How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion?

    Departing from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion will take you 1h 30m. There are 453 mi between Istanbul Airport and Heraklion. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    Flying on Aegean Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Heraklion, with prices starting at $130. Aegean Airlines is 49% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion is $80. On average you can expect to pay $102. The most popular route, (Istanbul - Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.), can usually be booked for $224.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion (average of $91). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion in January is currently the most expensive (average of $318). 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 Istanbul to Heraklion

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Istanbul to Heraklion. 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 February 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Aegean AirlinesCheapest$130Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time87%

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