Istanbul (IST) to Heraklion (HER) flights
An economy award from Istanbul (IST) to Heraklion (HER) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Aegean Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. One airline flies nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Heraklion (HER): Aegean Airlines. The two airports are 452 miles (728 km) apart. Aegean Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 14 ways to fly it with one stop, through Thira, Mykonos and Athens and more.
How many miles IST to HER costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsOn Aegean Airlines | 4,500 | $25.60β425 |
| Etihad GuestOn Aegean Airlines | 6,000 | $25.60β325 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Aegean Airlines | 7,500 | $53.60β103 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Aegean Airlines | 10,000 | $25.60β165 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Aegean Airlines | 15,000 | $25.60β75 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Aegean Airlines | 15,000 | $50.60β100 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Aegean Airlines | 15,000 | $25.60β75 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Aegean Airlines | 17,500 | $25.60β75 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Aegean Airlines | 22,000 | $25.60β75 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Aegean Airlines | 30,000 | $70.40β469.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from IST to HER
- Aegean AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 12 programsWho books it
Book IST to HER with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Aegean Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Aegean Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Aegean Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Aegean Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Aegean Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Aegean Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Aegean Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Aegean Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Aegean Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Aegean Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Aegean Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Aegean Airlines
IST to HER with one stop
14 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Thira (JTR)Aegean Airlines the whole way
- Via Mykonos (JMK)Aegean Airlines the whole way
- Via Athens (ATH)Aegean Airlines and Sky Express the whole way
GQGQ - Via Thessaloniki (SKG)Aegean Airlines the whole way
GQ - Via Sofia (SOF)Turkish Airlines, then Bulgaria AirFB
- Via Bucharest (OTP)Animawings the whole way
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- Via Tirana (TIA)Turkish Airlines, then Aegean Airlines and Sky ExpressGQ
- Via Belgrade (BEG)Air Serbia the whole way
- Via Chisinau (RMO)Fly One, Turkish Airlines and 1 more, then Karinou Airlines5FH7U5
- Via Bari (BRI)Turkish Airlines, then Volotea
- Via Timisoara (TSR)Animawings the whole wayA2A2
- Via Iasi (IAS)Wizz Air Malta, then AnimawingsA2
- Via Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)Turkish Airlines and Animawings, then Wizz Air MaltaA2
- Via Catania (CTA)Turkish Airlines, then Ryanair
IST to HER: common questions
How many miles does IST to HER cost?
In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Aegean Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: Etihad Guest (6,000), Air Canada Aeroplan (7,500) and Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles (10,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IST to HER?
Aegean Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Heraklion (HER).
How far is Istanbul from Heraklion by plane?
Istanbul (IST) and Heraklion (HER) are 452 miles (728 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book IST to HER award flights?
12 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 4 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Istanbul and Heraklion?
The most direct connections are through Thira (JTR), Mykonos (JMK), Athens (ATH), Thessaloniki (SKG) and Sofia (SOF). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Aegean Airlines through Thira.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.