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

• Earliest: departs at 12:20 and lands at 13:50
• Latest: departs at 22:15 and lands at 23:45.

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 £156 to £240, with an average of £195 over the past 12 months. Anything below £156 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 27% above the route average of £195. 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 £209 via a stopover through Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Aegean Airlines is the only airline operating Istanbul Airport to Heraklion flights. 55% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £28–£75 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 £175, which is 72% above the typical average for this route.

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. Airport (HER) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Right Cars
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Centauro
• ABBYCAR
• Europcar

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. 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 Istanbul Airport to Heraklion route, 45% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 27 minutes.

Most connecting flights from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion 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 32% on the Istanbul Airport to Heraklion route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £166 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £241, a difference of £75. 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 Istanbul Airport and Heraklion.

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

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