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

• Earliest: departs at 15:50 and lands at 17:20
• Latest: departs at 20:45 and lands at 22:15.

The flight takes about 1h 30m.

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

A direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion takes 1h 30m, 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 Istanbul Airport to Heraklion range from £157 to £241, with an average of £194 over the past 12 months. Anything below £157 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 28% above the £194 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £192 return, compared with £225 via a stopover through Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Aegean Airlines is the only airline operating Istanbul Airport to Heraklion flights. 57% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £29–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aegean Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £172, which is 62% above the typical average for this route.

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. Airport (HER) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £19 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Right Cars
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Centauro
• Europcar
• Final Rentals

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

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 Istanbul Airport to Heraklion route, 43% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 26m.

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £174 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £254, a difference of £79.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Aegean Airlines operates flights between Istanbul Airport and Heraklion.

Heraklion is 1 hour behind Istanbul Airport (Eastern European Time vs Turkey Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Istanbul Airport to Heraklion flights:

• Aegean Airlines: 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

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