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Flights from Istanbul to Heraklion – Direct & connecting routes

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IST to HER flights and routes map IST to HER – All flight route options from Istanbul Airport, Turkey to Heraklion International Airport, Greece. These flights are operated by 4 airlines. Fly non-stop with Aegean Airlines or choose from 3 different transit flights. The shortest flight time is 1 hour and 25 minutes. See the full flight schedule and time table, including departure times, airlines and stopover details to find the best option for you.

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To
Turkiye IST Istanbul Airport Istanbul, Turkiye
Greece HER Heraklion Airport, Greece
IST
Istanbul Airport
TurkiyeIstanbul, Turkiye
Heraklion Airport
GreeceHeraklion, Greece
HER
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Non-stop route options:

Duration

Aegean Airlines
Non-stop with Aegean Airlines. 0-1 flights per day.

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1h 25m

Aegean Airlines
Non-stop with Aegean Airlines.
1h 25m
0-1 flights per day.
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1 stop route options with the same airline:

Duration

Via Athens ATH
1 stop with Sky Express. 0-1 flights per day.

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4h 25m

Via Athens ATH
1 stop with Sky Express.
4h 25m
0-1 flights per day.
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Via Athens ATH
1 stop with Aegean Airlines. 3-4 flights per day.

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5h 25m

Via Athens ATH
1 stop with Aegean Airlines.
5h 25m
3-4 flights per day.
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Via Rhodes RHO
1 stop with Aegean Airlines. 0-1 flights per day.
Only thursdays

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6h 25m

Only thursdays
Via Rhodes RHO
1 stop with Aegean Airlines.
6h 25m
0-1 flights per day.
Only thursdays
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1 stop route options with codeshare or different airlines:

Duration

Via Thessaloniki SKG 1 stop with Aegean Airlines. 0-1 flights per day.
Only sundays
CODESHARE

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4h 55m

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Via Thessaloniki SKG
4h 55m
1 stop with Aegean Airlines. 0-1 flights per day.
Only sundays
CODESHARE
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Via Athens ATH 1 stop with Aegean Airlines. 4 flights per day.
CODESHARE

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5h 25m

Via Athens ATH
5h 25m
1 stop with Aegean Airlines. 4 flights per day.
CODESHARE
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Istanbul to Heraklion flights

With over 110 flights every week and 3 different airlines you have a wide range of options. You can fly non-stop to Heraklion (HER) from Istanbul (IST) with Aegean Airlines or choose a connecting flight via Athens (ATH) or Thessaloniki (SKG) if it suits you better.

Istanbul to Heraklion with Aegean Airlines

You can fly non-stop every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday with departure times between 8:00 am and 10:00 pm. You also have the option to do a transit flight via Athens. Aegean Airlines is a Star Alliance member.

Note Non-stop flights with Aegean Airlines will begin in Apr 2025.

With Sky Express

If you fly from Istanbul with Sky Express you will do a stopover in Athens, ATH before reaching Heraklion. This flight trip will take 4 hours and you can fly every Friday or Saturday with departures at 09:30 or 10:30.

Distance & flight times: Istanbul Airport to Heraklion International Airport

The shortest flight time between IST and HER is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

ViaTotal flight timeLayover timeDistance
Direct1h 25m-454 miles (730 km)
ATH Athens5h 15m1h 10m538 miles (866 km)
SKG Thessaloniki5h 35m3h 5m686 miles (1104 km)
The flight times and layover times in the table above are approximate and may vary depending on flight number, aircraft, airline, weather, and time of day.IST-HER flight routesIstanbul to Heraklion flight routes illustrated on a map.
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From Istanbul to Greece

Below is a list of other destinations to Greece from Istanbul Airport with either direct flights or 1 stop connections.

From Turkey to Heraklion

Below is a list of other cities in Turkey with flights to Heraklion with either non-stop or connecting flights.

You can fly non-stop from Istanbul (IST) to Heraklion (HER) with Aegean Airlines. The flight takes approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes. If you travel with a connecting flight instead, for example via Athens, the total flight time will be 5 hours and 15 minutes.

If you're interested in direct flights, Aegean Airlines is available. For flights with stopovers, Aegean Airlines is also an option.

The flight time between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Heraklion International Airport (HER) is approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes. The distance between the two airports is 538 miles (or 866 kilometers).

Yes, you can fly non-stop to HER from IST with Aegean Airlines.

A codeshare agreement means that cooperating airlines are able to sell seats on each other’s flights. This means that you are able to travel to more destinations than your airline of choice normally offers. Codeshare flights are also beneficial because of the seamless transits you can get with connecting flights from the same airline. The downside of choosing a codeshare flight can be that you in some cases can’t upgrade codeshare flights or use elite benefits.

A connecting or transit flight means that you reach your final destination through two or more flights – in other words a non-direct flight. You will change to a new aircraft after your first flight, this may include moving to another terminal at the airport aswell. The time required to transfer passengers and luggage between flights is called Minimum Connecting Time (MCT) and are always taken into account here on Flightroutes.com.

If you bought your whole flight on a single ticket, the airline will book you on the next available connecting flight.

With connecting flights, checked in luggage is most commonly forwarded to your final destination when buying a single ticket for both flights.

If you miss your connecting flight due to circumstances outside your control such as your first flight being delayed, you should turn to your airline who will provide you with a seat on the next available flight. This is usually done free of charge, and only applies if you purchased your trip as one ticket. If the next connecting flight is the following day, the airline usually provides accommodation and meals.
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