Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Istanbul to Heraklion?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Istanbul and Heraklion takes around 1.5 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Istanbul and Heraklion?

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The flight distance between Istanbul and Heraklion is 730 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and Heraklion?

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Several carriers operate flights between Istanbul and Heraklion. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Aegean.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Antalya, Kayseri, Newcastle upon Tyne, Nevşehir, Budapest, Dubai, Belfast, Tel Aviv, İzmir, Bristol, Chișinău, Jeddah, Ankara, Tivat, Athens, Tbilisi.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Heraklion?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Heraklion and London, Manchester, Athens, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Bristol, Tel Aviv, Thessaloniki, Tirana, Amsterdam, Glasgow, Belfast, Larnaca, Bucharest, Budapest, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Sofia, Milan, Belgrade.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Istanbul?

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Istanbul is mainly served by Sabiha Gökçen International. But there are other airports nearby, including Istanbul Airport.

Question 7

What airports are near Istanbul?

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The main airport in Istanbul is Sabiha Gökçen International. It is also served by Anadolu, Yenişehir, Tekirdağ Çorlu.

Question 8

What airports are near Heraklion?

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The main airport in Heraklion is Heraklion International. It is also served by Chania International, Heraklion International, Santorini (Thira) National, Sitia Public.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Istanbul and Heraklion?

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Currently, you can fly between Istanbul and Heraklion with Aegean, Pegasus, SKY express, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air Malta.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Istanbul and Heraklion?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Istanbul and Heraklion, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 11

What flights operate between Istanbul and Heraklion?

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Traveling between Istanbul and Heraklion, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Istanbul. The main one is Sabiha Gökçen International and other nearby airports include Anadolu, Yenişehir, Tekirdağ Çorlu

Question 13

How many airports are there near Heraklion?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Heraklion. The main one is Heraklion International and other nearby airports include Chania International, Heraklion International, Santorini (Thira) National, Sitia Public.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and Heraklion depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and Heraklion arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Heraklion, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Istanbul and Heraklion depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Istanbul and Heraklion arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Heraklion, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£63
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£159
Cheapest round-trip	£142
Average round-trip	£188
Nonstop flights in November	£89 – £131

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Public Bus (Line 1)	15-25 min	€1.50 – €2.50; ticket price varies if purchased onboard	every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Taxi	10-20 min	€15 – €25; metered; night surcharge may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience with luggage
Private Transfer	10-20 min	€25 – €45; pre-booked; fixed price	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	families or groups
Rental Car	10-20 min	€25 – €60; daily rate; varies by season	on-demand (traffic dependent)	exploring Crete independently
Ride-hailing (Uber/Beat)	10-20 min	€12 – €22; surge pricing may apply	on-demand (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience

Airline	Mon 02.11	Tue 03.11	Wed 04.11	Thu 05.11	Fri 06.11	Sat 07.11	Sun 08.11
Aegean	1	---	---	---	1	---	---
Weekly flights: 2 total	Daily flights: 0.29 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 09.11	Tue 10.11	Wed 11.11	Thu 12.11	Fri 13.11	Sat 14.11	Sun 15.11
Aegean	1	---	---	---	1	---	---
Weekly flights: 2 total	Daily flights: 0.29 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 16.11	Tue 17.11	Wed 18.11	Thu 19.11	Fri 20.11	Sat 21.11	Sun 22.11
Aegean	1	---	---	---	1	---	---
Weekly flights: 2 total	Daily flights: 0.29 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Aegean	AEE	A3	No
Pegasus	PGT	PC	No
SKY express	SEH	GQ	No
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	No
Wizz Air Malta	WMT	W4	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	14°C	9°C
February	15°C	9°C
March	16°C	10°C
April	19°C	13°C
May	23°C	16°C
June	27°C	20°C
July	29°C	22°C
August	29°C	23°C
September	27°C	21°C
October	23°C	17°C
November	19°C	15°C
December	16°C	11°C

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