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Today’s best flight deals from Heraklion to Istanbul

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Heraklion to Istanbul

November 2 - November 6

Cheapest
Earliest

HER - Istanbul

$149

$113

Round trip

November 2 - November 20

Cheapest
Earliest

HER - Istanbul

$132

$113

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November 2 - November 9

Cheapest
Earliest

HER - Istanbul

$145

$113

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November 30 - December 7

HER - Istanbul

$150

$121

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December 4 - December 11

HER - Istanbul

$171

$121

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December 7 - December 14

Best

HER - Istanbul

$174

$121

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December 4 - December 7

Best

HER - Istanbul

$173

$121

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December 4 - December 14

HER - Istanbul

$165

$121

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December 14 - December 21

HER - Istanbul

$174

$123

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December 14 - December 18

HER - Istanbul

$175

$123

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Heraklion to Istanbul

Right now, 44% of recent fares from Heraklion to Istanbul are considered a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $110–$143, with a median of $126. Current fares are near the typical level for this route. For those seeking cheap flights from Heraklion to Istanbul, new deals appear almost daily, making it worthwhile to monitor prices.
A typical journey from Heraklion to Istanbul takes about 4h 25m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this duration accounts for the layover time. The total distance covered on this route is 730 km, classifying it as a short-haul flight.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Heraklion to Istanbul? The data indicates that February is the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $47. Following closely are November, with a median fare of $58, and December, where the median fare is $68. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median.
For flights from Heraklion to Istanbul, 31.6% of recent fares are for direct flights. This means that most itineraries connect at least once, with the typical number of connections being 1 stopover for connecting flights. Travelers should factor in the additional time for these connections when planning their trip.

How much is a round trip from Heraklion to Istanbul

Regular price: $107 - $327

Prices for flights from Heraklion to Istanbul are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Heraklion to Istanbul is between $107 and $327. The current lowest deal is $113 with Aegean Airlines, for travel from November 2 to November 20, 2026.

now $113

Low $107

High $327

The cheapest time to fly from Heraklion to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from Heraklion to Istanbul is February, with a median price of 47 USD. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of 148 USD. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $47

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $148

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Direct flights from Heraklion to Istanbul

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Last-minute flights going from Heraklion to Istanbul

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Istanbul

Aegean Airlines

Heraklion (HER) - Istanbul (IST)

Aegean Airlines

$287

$194

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Istanbul

Lufthansa

Heraklion (HER) - Istanbul (IST)

Lufthansa

$299

$204

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Istanbul

Aegean Airlines

Heraklion (HER) - Istanbul (IST)

Aegean Airlines

$299

$194

One-way

Thu, Jun 25

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Istanbul

Aegean Airlines

Heraklion (HER) - Istanbul (IST)

Aegean Airlines

$287

$195

One-way

Fri, Jun 26

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Istanbul

Aegean Airlines

Heraklion (HER) - Istanbul (IST)

Aegean Airlines

$281

$195

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Istanbul

Aegean Airlines

Heraklion (HER) - Istanbul (IST)

Aegean Airlines

$365

$211

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Heraklion to Istanbul

2 nights

Aug 6 - Aug 8

$387  →  $206

47%

1 night

Aug 24 - Aug 25

$379  →  $205

46%

4 nights

Aug 9 - Aug 13

$385  →  $218

43%

3 nights

Aug 9 - Aug 12

$386  →  $220

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Heraklion to Istanbul

Heraklion - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Heraklion to Istanbul are near the typical level of $126.

📅 Best time to fly

February is cheapest at $47

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Heraklion to Istanbul, with a median price of $47.

⏱️ Flight duration

4h 25m is the typical flight time

The typical flight duration from Heraklion to Istanbul is 4 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 68.4% of deals from Heraklion to Istanbul, with 1 stopover typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Aegean Airlines offers direct flights

Aegean Airlines is one of the airlines that offers direct flights on the Heraklion to Istanbul route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Heraklion to Istanbul are frequent, with 0.67 deals per day.

Heraklion main airports to depart from

Heraklion International (HER)

Cheapest

Heraklion International Airport offers direct flights to Istanbul, making it a convenient departure point.

📍 ~4 km from Heraklion (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$113

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from Heraklion to Istanbul.

📍 ~40 km from Istanbul (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$113

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Sabiha Gökçen International offers another arrival choice for flights to Istanbul.

📍 ~40 km from Istanbul (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$212

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Esenboğa International (ESB)

Esenboğa International is a major international hub, offering network redundancy for your travel.

📍 ~350 km from Istanbul (requires domestic flight or high-speed train connection)

💸 Flights from ~$232

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Cheapest

Adnan Menderes is a reliable alternative with extensive European connections and high flight frequencies.

📍 ~300 km from Istanbul (usually requires a separate domestic flight)

💸 Flights from ~$190

Tekirdağ Çorlu (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Çorlu is geographically the closest airport to Istanbul, accessible by road.

📍 ~100 km from Istanbul (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$336

Yenişehir (YEI)

Yenişehir is convenient for Istanbul's Asian side, accessible via bridge or ferry services.

📍 ~130 km from Istanbul (reachable by car or ferry)

💸 Flights from ~$419

Burgas (BOJ)

Burgas is the closest international airport outside Turkey, useful for travelers with appropriate documents.

📍 ~200 km from Istanbul (requires international border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~$298

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Historically, the best prices for flights from Heraklion to Istanbul are found when booking between 14 and 27 days in advance. During this period, the average price is around $110. Booking 7-13 days out typically sees an average price of $116, while booking 0-6 days before departure results in an average price of $124. For those booking 60+ days in advance, the average price is $119, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

A good price for a flight from Heraklion to Istanbul is considered to be $110 or less. Historically, 25% of all observed prices across the trailing quarter were at or below this threshold. The median price for this route in the trailing 90 days was $126, while 75% of prices were $143 or less.

Based on historical data from the trailing 270 days, the cheapest months to fly from Heraklion to Istanbul are typically February, November, and December. February shows a median price of $47, followed by November at $58, and December at $68. The annual median price for this route is $126, indicating significant savings during these months.