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Flight deals from Istanbul to Crete Heraklion

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 143 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Heraklion.93 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Feb, returning Fri, 19 Feb.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Crete Heraklion on Fri, 19 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 93 €, select.
Heraklion.111 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Feb, returning Fri, 5 Mar.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Crete Heraklion on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 111 €, select.
Heraklion.112 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Crete Heraklion on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 112 €, select.
Heraklion.112 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Jan, returning Fri, 8 Jan.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Crete Heraklion on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 112 €, select.
Heraklion.112 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Mon, 22 Feb.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Crete Heraklion on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 112 €, select.
Heraklion.112 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Mar, returning Mon, 15 Mar.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Crete Heraklion on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 112 €, select.
Heraklion.131 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Dec, returning Mon, 14 Dec.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Crete Heraklion on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 131 €, select.
Heraklion.131 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Crete Heraklion on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 131 €, select.
Heraklion.131 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Crete Heraklion on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 131 €, select.
Heraklion.133 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Mon, 26 Oct.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Crete Heraklion on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 133 €, select.
Heraklion.143 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 143 €, select.
Heraklion.153 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Crete Heraklion on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 153 €, select.
Heraklion.153 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Dec, returning Mon, 4 Jan.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Crete Heraklion on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 153 €, select.
Heraklion.154 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Crete Heraklion on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 154 €, select.
Heraklion.154 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Crete Heraklion on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 154 €, select.
Heraklion.155 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Crete Heraklion on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 155 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Crete Heraklion

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Crete Heraklion flights are currently cheapest in February.
Jul
from 203 €
Aug
from 143 €
Sep
from 153 €
Oct
from 133 €
Nov
from 112 €
Dec
from 131 €
Jan
from 112 €
Feb
from 93 €
Mar
from 112 €
Apr
from 238 €
May
from 227 €
Jun
from 229 €

Direct flights from Istanbul to Crete Heraklion

Istanbul to Crete Heraklion: Alternative routes

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

Crete Heraklion

4km from central Heraklion
ClosestCheapest
from 93 €
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Sitia

90km from central Heraklion
from 272 €
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Istanbul to Heraklion: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found93 €
Cheapest month to flyFebruary
Average flight time1 hr, 30 mins
Most popular airlineAegean Airlines
Average flights per week4

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Crete Heraklion is 93 €. 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 30 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Crete Heraklion.
Aegean Airlines flies direct from Istanbul to Crete Heraklion.
As of July 2026, there are 4 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Crete Heraklion.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Crete Heraklion is usually February.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport on Friday, 12 February 2027.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 30 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 Crete Heraklion 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 Heraklion 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 Crete Heraklion.

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

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Heraklion is one hour behind Istanbul and follows the UTC+2 timezone.

  • Flights from IST to HER start from 08:20 — the earliest with Aegean Airlines. The latest departure is at 22:20 with Aegean Airlines. In total, you can choose from four weekly Istanbul Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flights.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your IST to HER flight.

  • During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.

  • Getting to Heraklion (and then seeing more of Greece!) is a snap with Aegean Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.

  • The majority of travellers choose to travel with Aegean Airlines on this route.

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

    • Athens International Airport

    • Antalya Airport

    • Thessaloniki Airport

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

  • Right now, 55 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 93 €. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.

  • To score cheap tickets from IST to HER, reserve your trip five months ahead of your departure date.

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

  • Getting your hands on cheap flights from IST to HER is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new deal comes up.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Istanbul Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.

Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)

Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)

  • Book a hotel near HER if you're catching a late Istanbul Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:

  • Grab a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car and discover Heraklion and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, Car & Go and Right Cars are top providers you can book with here.

  • Booking your ride from Crete Heraklion Airport around three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.

Getting from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion

  • From Crete Heraklion Airport, Heraklion is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.

When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Heraklion based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • Book your flight from Istanbul Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport for July if you'd like to explore Heraklion during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IST to HER sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Greece

  • Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've seen Heraklion. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.

Plan the rest of your trip from Istanbul to Heraklion

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