Flights from Istanbul Airport IST to Heraklion Airport HER
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As flights from Istanbul Airport to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport are in low demand, many airliners do not offer a direct flight. There is in fact only one airliner who you can fly with which is Aegean Airlines. The flight from Istanbul Airport to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is approximately 730 Kilometers which is 453 Miles. You should expect a flight time of around 1 Hour 40 Minutes.
The most expensive flight prices are typically at weekends and daytime flights. To obtain the best prices for Nikos Kazantzakis Airport flights than book well in advance. Flight to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.
Travellers planning to fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) can pre-book short or long term car parking at Istanbul Airport (IST).
If you rented a vehicle at Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and have to return it with a full tank of fuel, avoid excess fees by refilling at the nearest fuel station to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER).
Below are some options if you require transport to Istanbul Airport (IST):
- Private Transfers to Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Buses to Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Taxis to Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Train Services to/near Istanbul Airport (IST)
Pre-booking your transportation requirements at Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) can save a lot of time, hassle and money when arriving at the airport. Research and book your preferred choice of ground transportation at Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER):
- Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) rental car companies
- Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) private tansfers
- Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) bus transfers
- Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) taxi transfers
- Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) train services information
Need a place to stay when you get to Heraklion? See a range of hotels near Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER)
To see all airliners that offer flights between Istanbul Airport and Nikos Kazantzakis Airport please see the table below.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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Aegean Airlines | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12:05 | 12:05 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Most people choose to fly with Aegean Airlines. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers A3435 with times between 12:05 and 12:05.
If you would like to find out more information on availably, flight times or if you would like to book your flight, you can visit Aegean Airlines direct at aegeanair.com.
The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.

Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||
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Tuesday | 12:05
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Saturday | 17:20
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Before you book your flights make sure you your passport is valid and preferably has at least 6 months or more left before it expires. To renew your passport it can take several weeks to renew and with many airliners flights are not refundable.
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