How to get from Istanbul to Heraklion
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Heraklion. The most useful door-to-door route takes 7h 05m by flight with no transfer. The two cities are about 730 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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The journey, step by step
- 1flightIstanbul → Heraklion
Aegean Airlines
How the trip from Istanbul to Heraklion works
Start with a A3 flight from Istanbul to Heraklion, about 7h 5m. In total it's roughly EUR 132 over 7h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Who runs Istanbul to Heraklion
The Istanbul to Heraklion route is operated by Aegean Airlines. You book directly with them; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Istanbul to Heraklion: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Heraklion?
The most useful route takes about 7h 05m by flight, with no transfer.
How far is Heraklion from Istanbul?
About 730 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Heraklion cost?
The best price in our latest search was €132. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Heraklion?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 7h 05m.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Heraklion?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 7h 05m.
What are the airport codes for Istanbul and Heraklion?
Istanbul is IST and Heraklion is HER, so this route is usually written IST to HER.
Which operators run Istanbul to Heraklion?
This route is run by Aegean Airlines. You book directly with them.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Heraklion?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or a trusted partner. We never add a booking fee, so the price you see is the price you pay there.
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