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 $150. Aegean Airlines is 33% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion one-way?

$91 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Serbia. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Aegean Airlines and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from $106 and $836, respectively.

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 Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings 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 $68. On average you can expect to pay $178. The most popular route, (Istanbul - Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.), can usually be booked for $157.

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

Travelers have found that booking a Friday departure is the best way to save up to 94% 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 16 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 152% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $225 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $319.

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 $225 on average during November, but can be found for as low as $118.

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.

$91+ Flights from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion

Home Search by date Vacation packages Hotels Flight deals Car rental Travel tips & news

Find cheap flights from Istanbul to Heraklion with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. are usually found in November or September, booked 15 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Heraklion

Round-trip from	$150 (Aegean Airlines)
One-way from	$91 (Air Serbia)
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$287
Good round-trip deal	$130 or less
Good one-way deal	$101 or less

From Istanbul to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Search Deals

One-way flight from Istanbul to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Search Deals

Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($36 potential increase over avg. RT price).

Search Deals

Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).

Search Deals

Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Search Deals

Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Istanbul to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt..

Search Deals

Price to beat on a one-way flight from Istanbul to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt..

Search Deals

Find 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 July 31, 2025.

Sat 10/49:15 pmIST - HER

Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines

Sun 10/129:50 pmHER - IST

1 stop4h 30mAegean Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$150

Thu 8/284:35 amIST - HER

1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 9/1110:40 pmHER - IST

1 stop9h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$229

Best flights from Istanbul to Heraklion
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Istanbul to Heraklion that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

Sat 10/49:15 pmIST - HER

Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines

Sun 10/129:50 pmHER - IST

1 stop4h 30mAegean Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$150

Thu 8/284:35 amIST - HER

1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 9/1110:40 pmHER - IST

1 stop9h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$229

Last-minute flights from Istanbul to Heraklion
Discover last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to Heraklion. Data last updated July 31, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sat 8/92:00 pmIST - HER

2 stops22h 05mLufthansa

Mon 8/112:40 pmHER - IST

1 stop26h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 7/30

$663

Sat 8/95:05 pmIST - HER

1 stop27h 50mKLM

Mon 8/119:15 pmHER - IST

1 stop19h 05mKLM

Deal found 7/30

$1,173

Thu 8/2810:20 pmIST - HER

Nonstop1h 25mAegean Airlines

Thu 9/119:50 pmHER - IST

1 stop4h 30mAegean Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$223

Thu 8/284:35 amIST - HER

1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 9/1110:40 pmHER - IST

1 stop9h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$229

One-way flights from Istanbul to Heraklion
Search for one-way flight options from Istanbul to Heraklion. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

Fri 8/224:20 amIST - HER

1 stop10h 35mAir Serbia

Deal found 7/31

$91

Thu 8/1410:20 pmIST - HER

Nonstop1h 25mAegean Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$106

Fri 8/227:10 pmIST - HER

2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$174

Thu 8/217:30 amIST - HER

3 stops48h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 7/31

$836

Wed 8/62:10 amIST - HER

2 stops22h 15mEmirates

Deal found 7/31

$1,138

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulHeraklion

IST - HER

ISTHER

Istanbul

Sat 10/4

9:15 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sun 10/12

9:50 pm-2:20 am

1 stop4h 30m

$150

IstanbulHeraklion

IST - HER

ISTHER

Istanbul

Thu 8/28

4:35 am-10:55 am

1 stop6h 20m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Thu 9/11

10:40 pm-8:30 am

1 stop9h 50m

$229

IstanbulHeraklion

IST - HER

ISTHER

Istanbul

Fri 8/22

4:20 am-2:55 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$91

IstanbulHeraklion

IST - HER

ISTHER

Istanbul

Thu 8/14

10:20 pm-11:45 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$106

IstanbulHeraklion

IST - HER

ISTHER

Istanbul

Fri 8/22

7:10 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops28h 10m

$174

IstanbulHeraklion

IST - HER

ISTHER

Istanbul

Thu 8/21

7:30 am-8:00 am

3 stops48h 30m

$836

IstanbulHeraklion

IST - HER

ISTHER

Istanbul

Wed 8/6

2:10 am-12:25 am

2 stops22h 15m

$1,138

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/31

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

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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?

The best time to book flights from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion is 15 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 evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 37% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Heraklion

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

Aegean Airlines

8.2

Very good

781 reviews

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

8.2

Very good

781 reviews

Aegean Airlines

8.2

Very good

781 reviews

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

3,300 reviews

Aegean Airlines

8.2

Very good

781 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,230 reviews

Aegean Airlines

8.2

Very good

781 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

Air Serbia

6.3

Okay

196 reviews

Aegean Airlines

8.2

Very good

781 reviews

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

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 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 $150. Aegean Airlines is 33% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion one-way?
$91 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Serbia. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Aegean Airlines and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from $106 and $836, respectively.
What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion?
The cheapest flight price from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion is $68. On average you can expect to pay $178. The most popular route, (Istanbul - Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.), can usually be booked for $157.
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.

See more FAQs

Hersonissos

Gouves

Stalida

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Complete your trip

Heraklion car rentals

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. Airport car rentals

Chania car rentals

Hersonissos car rentals

Other flights to Heraklion

Heraklion to Athens flights

Heraklion to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights

Heraklion to Athens flights

Heraklion to Thessaloniki flights

Heraklion to Istanbul Airport flights

Heraklion to Munich flights

Heraklion to Larnaca flights

Heraklion to Rhodes flights

Heraklion to Tel Aviv flights

Heraklion to Manchester flights

Heraklion to Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport flights

Heraklion to Amsterdam flights

Heraklion to Tel Aviv flights

Top airline flying from Istanbul to Heraklion

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Aegean Airlines	Cheapest$153	Average$271	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time87%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.

$91+ 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 8/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Find cheap flights from Istanbul to Heraklion with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

2. Select your favorite providers

3. Compare prices and book

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. are usually found in November or September, booked 15 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Heraklion

Round-trip from

One-way from

Popular in

Cheapest in

Average price

Good round-trip deal

Good one-way deal

Find flight deals from Istanbul to Heraklion

Cheapest flights from Istanbul to HeraklionExplore 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 July 31, 2025.

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 July 31, 2025.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion that are best for you.

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.

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 July 25, 2025.

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 July 31, 2025.

Reviews of airlines servicing Heraklion

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

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?

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

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion one-way?

What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion?

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

How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Heraklion?

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

Traveling to a place near Heraklion?

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Complete your trip

Complete your trip to Heraklion by adding a car rental and/or hotel reservation to your travel itinerary.

Top airline flying from Istanbul to Heraklion

100% Free

Book with Flexibility

Travel Smart

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 July 31, 2025.