Cheap flights from Heraklion to Istanbul

One-way fares from €40 · HER → IST · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Istanbul → Heraklion
Cheapest fare
€40

Aegean Airlines · Mon, May 3

Cheapest month
May

from €40

Direct flights
Yes

Aegean Airlines

Flight time
1h 30m

710 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Heraklion to Istanbul

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 €84
  2. December 2026 €61
  3. January 2027 €78
  4. February 2027 €77
  5. March 2027 €61
  6. May 2027 Cheapest €40
  7. June 2027 €42
  8. July 2027 €80
  9. August 2027 €82
  10. September 2027 €62

Cheapest dates in May 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Aegean Airlines
Depart06:00 Mon, May 3HER → IST 1h 35m · Direct
€40one way, per person
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Aegean Airlines
Depart09:45 Thu, May 13HER → IST 1h 30m · Direct
€40one way, per person
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About flights from Heraklion to Istanbul

Heraklion (HER) and Istanbul (IST) are about 710 km apart. Direct flights take around 1h 30m, and recent direct fares were with Aegean Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from €40, and May 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Heraklion to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is €40 with Aegean Airlines, departing Monday, May 3, 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from €40 to €84.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Heraklion to Istanbul?

May 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from €40 one way.

Are there direct flights from Heraklion to Istanbul?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Aegean Airlines.

How long is the flight from Heraklion to Istanbul?

A direct flight takes about 1h 30m. Heraklion and Istanbul are around 710 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Heraklion to Istanbul?

Recent fares on this route were with Sky Express Greece and Aegean Airlines.

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