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Flight deals from Crete Heraklion to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 160 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.95 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 Jan, returning Mon, 8 Feb.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Crete Heraklion on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From 95 €, select.
Istanbul.95 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Feb, returning Fri, 12 Feb.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Crete Heraklion on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From 95 €, select.
Istanbul.96 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Feb, returning Mon, 1 Mar.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Crete Heraklion on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From 96 €, select.
Istanbul.113 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Jan, returning Fri, 8 Jan.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Crete Heraklion on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From 113 €, select.
Istanbul.113 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Mar, returning Fri, 19 Mar.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Crete Heraklion on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 19 Mar, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From 113 €, select.
Istanbul.115 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Mon, 7 Dec.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Crete Heraklion on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From 115 €, select.
Istanbul.133 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov, returning Fri, 27 Nov.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Crete Heraklion on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From 133 €, select.
Istanbul.133 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Crete Heraklion on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From 133 €, select.
Istanbul.133 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec, returning Mon, 7 Dec.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Crete Heraklion on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From 133 €, select.
Istanbul.156 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Crete Heraklion on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From 156 €, select.
Istanbul.156 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jul, returning Sat, 25 Jul.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Crete Heraklion on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From 156 €, select.
Istanbul.156 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Sat, 12 Sep.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Crete Heraklion on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From 156 €, select.
Istanbul.156 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Dec, returning Fri, 8 Jan.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From 156 €, select.
Istanbul.156 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Crete Heraklion on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From 156 €, select.
Istanbul.158 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Dec, returning Fri, 1 Jan.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Crete Heraklion on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From 158 €, select.
Istanbul.160 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Sat, 29 Aug.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From 160 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Crete Heraklion to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Crete Heraklion to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in February.
Jul
from 156 €
Aug
from 160 €
Sep
from 156 €
Oct
from 156 €
Nov
from 133 €
Dec
from 133 €
Jan
from 113 €
Feb
from 95 €
Mar
from 113 €
Apr
from 226 €
May
from 213 €
Jun
from 211 €

Direct flights from Crete Heraklion to Istanbul

Crete Heraklion to Istanbul: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Crete Heraklion to Istanbul below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Istanbul.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
Closest
from 177 €
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
Cheapest
from 95 €
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Heraklion to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found95 €
Cheapest month to flyFebruary
Average flight time1 hr, 35 mins
Most popular airlineAegean Airlines
Average flights per week4

Finding cheap flights from Crete Heraklion to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Crete Heraklion to Istanbul is 95 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 35 minutes is the average flight time from Crete Heraklion to Istanbul.
Aegean Airlines flies direct from Crete Heraklion to Istanbul.
As of July 2026, there are 4 flights per week flying from Crete Heraklion to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Crete Heraklion to Istanbul is usually February.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Crete Heraklion Airport to Istanbul Airport on Monday, 8 February 2027.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 35 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Aegean Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Travelling from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know

  • Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Istanbul Airport.

  • Istanbul is one hour ahead of Heraklion and follows the UTC+3 timezone.

  • Every week, there are four Crete Heraklion Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as soon as possible, go for the 06:00 Aegean Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 20:05 with Aegean Airlines.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your HER to IST flight.

  • Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

  • Aegean Airlines is your gateway to discovering Istanbul (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Browse the direct flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Istanbul Airport offered by this popular airline.

  • Aegean Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.

  • We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Crete Heraklion Airport to Istanbul Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between HER and IST include:

    • Athens International Airport

    • Vienna Airport

    • Budapest Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Crete Heraklion Airport to Istanbul Airport flight is 39 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 95 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • Book five months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from HER to IST.

  • October is the cheapest month for flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Istanbul Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.

  • Picking up cheap flights from HER to IST is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.

  • Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Istanbul Airport.

Handy information about Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)

  • Of all flights departing from Crete Heraklion Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.

  • To get to Crete Heraklion Airport from central Heraklion, it'll take about 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes when using public transport.

  • Booked an early flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Istanbul Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to HER:

Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)

Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

  • Istanbul Airport to the centre of Istanbul has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.

When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • August is the busiest month for flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Istanbul Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Istanbul in March.

  • Book your flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Istanbul Airport for July if you want to explore Istanbul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HER to IST sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • You've visited Istanbul, now it's time to discover other corners of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey about 354 kilometres east to Ankara to tick off its top sights. From The Roman Theatre to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • Izmir is another sought-after destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No journey is complete without a visit to Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.

Plan the rest of your trip from Heraklion to Istanbul

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.