Cheap flights from Istanbul to Heraklion

One-way fares from $65 · IST → HER · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Heraklion → Istanbul
Cheapest fare
$65

Aegean Airlines · Thu, Apr 15

Cheapest month
April

from $65

Direct flights
Yes

Aegean Airlines

Flight time
1h 25m

710 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Heraklion

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

  1. November 2026 $86
  2. December 2026 $90
  3. January 2027 $92
  4. March 2027 $107
  5. April 2027 Cheapest $65
  6. May 2027 $66
  7. June 2027 $89
  8. July 2027 $116
  9. August 2027 $84
  10. September 2027 $116
  11. October 2027 $89

Cheapest dates in April 2027

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

Aegean Airlines
Depart16:10 Thu, Apr 8IST → HER 1h 25m · Direct
$65one way, per person
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Aegean Airlines
Depart16:10 Thu, Apr 15IST → HER 1h 25m · Direct
$65one way, per person
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Aegean Airlines
Depart22:15 Sat, Apr 10IST → HER 1h 30m · Direct
$88one way, per person
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Aegean Airlines
Depart16:25 Tue, Apr 13IST → HER 1h 30m · Direct
$88one way, per person
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Sky Express Greece
Depart21:45 Sun, Apr 11IST → HER 2h 15m · 1 stop
$89one way, per person
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Sky Express Greece
Depart09:30 Mon, Apr 12IST → HER 2h 25m · 1 stop
$89one way, per person
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Sky Express Greece
Depart09:30 Fri, Apr 9IST → HER 2h 15m · 1 stop
$90one way, per person
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Sky Express Greece
Depart09:30 Fri, Apr 16IST → HER 2h 15m · 1 stop
$130one way, per person
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About flights from Istanbul to Heraklion

Istanbul (IST) and Heraklion (HER) are about 710 km apart. Direct flights take around 1h 25m, and recent direct fares were with Aegean Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $65, and April 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Istanbul to Heraklion?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $65 with Aegean Airlines, departing Thursday, April 15, 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $65 to $116.

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

April 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $65 one way.

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Heraklion?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Aegean Airlines.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Heraklion?

A direct flight takes about 1h 25m. Istanbul and Heraklion are around 710 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Istanbul to Heraklion?

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

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