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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Heraklion to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 07:35
• Latest: departs at 17:20 and lands at 18:55.

The flight takes about 1h 35m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Heraklion to Istanbul Airport.

A direct flight from Heraklion to Istanbul Airport takes 1h 35m, covering 453 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Heraklion to Istanbul Airport range from £116 to £190, with an average of £149 over the past 12 months. Anything below £116 counts as a good deal.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £159 return, compared with £168 via a stopover through Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Aegean Airlines is the only airline operating Heraklion to Istanbul Airport flights. 87% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £24–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £136 to £485. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Heraklion to Istanbul Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £117, which is 33% above the typical average for this route.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:
• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Flights from Heraklion to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Heraklion to Istanbul Airport route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 40 minutes.

Most connecting flights from Heraklion to Istanbul Airport pass through Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 39% on the Heraklion to Istanbul Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £122 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £199, a difference of £77. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Aegean Airlines operates flights between Heraklion and Istanbul Airport.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Ayasofya. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Heraklion to Istanbul Airport flights:

• Aegean Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.