Flights from Heraklion Airport HER to Istanbul Airport IST
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There is only 1 airline that flies from Nikos Kazantzakis Airport to Istanbul Airport that is Aegean Airlines Turkey. The distance covered when flying from Nikos Kazantzakis Airport to Istanbul Airport Turkey is 730 Km (453 Miles) with the travel time being around 1 Hour 40 Minutes. HER is the Airport code for Nikos Kazantzakis Airport and IST is for Istanbul Airport Turkey.
The cost of flights varies on the time and day you fly. It is normally worth booking flights well in advance if possible to get the best deal to Istanbul Airport Turkey perhaps midweek or late evening. Please book in advance if you want to take advantage of the best prices airlines have to offer as prices normally increase as time goes on.
If you are planning a trip to Istanbul Airport (IST) from Nikos Kazantzakis Airport you can pre-arrange short or long term parking at Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER).
If you chose to rent a car at Istanbul Airport (IST) and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to Istanbul Airport (IST) in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.
We suggest pre-booking your transport to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER). The following options are available:
- Private Transfers to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER)
- Buses to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER)
- Taxis to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER)
- Train Services to/near Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER)
Ensure your arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST) is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:
- Car rental at Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Private transfers at Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Buses from Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Taxis from Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Train services at or near Istanbul Airport (IST)
Find hotels close to Istanbul Airport (IST) many hotels offer airport transfers directly from the airport to your hotel.
Below you can see a table that shows the airlines that fly from Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) to Istanbul Airport (IST) and frequency of flights daily.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aegean Airlines | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 09:50 | 20:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Aegean Airlines offer the most direct flights from Nikos Kazantzakis Airport to Istanbul Airport with an average of 2 flights a week. The earliest flights are operated at 09:50 and the latest flights operated at 20:20 and the most common flight numbers are A3434
For more details regarding Aegean Airlines flight information and bookings you can visit them at aegeanair.com
Please see below the times of flights. These times and frequency may vary at different times of the year please visit the website for more information.
Flights Time In WeekDays| Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||
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| Tuesday | 09:50
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| Thursday | 20:20
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There may also be different routes to Istanbul Airport, by an alternative nearby airport. Please see details below.
Alternative Direct Routes| Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens to Istanbul | 0 | 554 km (344 miles) | 1 Hour 28 Minutes |
| Milas to Istanbul | 0 | 457 km (284 miles) | 1 Hour 21 Minutes |
| Santorini to Istanbul | 0 | 612 km (380 miles) | 1 Hour 32 Minutes |
Please check before travelling to Istanbul Airport that a travel visa is not required.
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