Heraklion to Istanbul flights
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- Lowest observed
- €57, departing 22 Mar 2027 (Last checked: 12 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 40Check live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- Aegean Airlines, Sky Express
- Reported fastest flight
- 1h 35m
- Non-stop
- Yes
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- Route distance
- 714 km
- Reported fastest flight
- 1h 35m
- Airlines seen
- Aegean Airlines, Sky Express
- Alternative airports
- SAW
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
Published schedules report non-stop service with Aegean Airlines. Check current timetables.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Heraklion N. Kazantzakis (HER) → Heraklion, city gazetteer reference point (35.3387, 25.1442): ≈ 3 km.
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → Istanbul, city gazetteer reference point (41.0082, 28.9784): ≈ 30 km.
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Istanbul, city gazetteer reference point (41.0082, 28.9784): ≈ 35 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest month from Heraklion to Istanbul: November 2026, from €73 (checked 12 Oct 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €107 | 20 |
| November 2026 | €73 | 18 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from Heraklion to Istanbul: Monday, from €57 (checked 12 Oct 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €57 | 8 |
| Tuesday | €79 | 5 |
| Wednesday | €87 | 4 |
| Thursday | €84 | 7 |
| Friday | €91 | 5 |
| Saturday | €76 | 4 |
| Sunday | €79 | 7 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Heraklion to Istanbul?
The lowest fare we have observed is €57, found on 12 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Heraklion to Istanbul?
Cheapest month from Heraklion to Istanbul: November 2026, from €73 (checked 12 Oct 2026).
Are there direct flights from Heraklion to Istanbul?
Yes. We have seen non-stop flights on this route, flown by Aegean Airlines.
Which airlines fly from Heraklion to Istanbul?
These are the carriers we have seen on the route: Aegean Airlines, Sky Express.
How many of the observed Heraklion to Istanbul fares were non-stop?
10 of the 41 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
Which day of the week is cheapest from Heraklion to Istanbul?
Cheapest day of the week from Heraklion to Istanbul: Monday, from €57 (checked 12 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide
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Last checked: 12 Oct 2026