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Istanbul to Heraklion (IST-HER): Nonstop Upgrade & Award Space

Aegean Airlines flies the IST to HER nonstop about 7 times a week. That's enough service to give you a real choice of departures, though premium seats don't sit unclaimed for long. 2LNR watches every IST to HER departure for confirmed upgrade and award space and can alert you when a date you're tracking opens up.

Data current as of July 21, 2026, refreshed on an ongoing basis as new schedules and seats are confirmed.

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Nonstop flights a week
438 mi
Nonstop distance
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Confirmed upgrade & award space on every IST to HER departure

2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award availability on American, Delta, and Alaska and across 30 airlines, segment by segment, date by date. Open the calendar for Istanbul to Heraklion to see which departures have real space, or watch the route and get alerted when space opens.

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Confirmed upgrade and award seats on each IST to HER departure, checked against live inventory so you know what is open before you book.

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Airlines flying Istanbul to Heraklion nonstop

Carriers operating IST to HER nonstop in the current schedule. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on each of them.

  • Aegean Airlines
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Frequently asked questions about IST to HER

How far is Heraklion from Istanbul?
IST to HER covers about 438 miles nonstop. Flight times vary by aircraft and season; each scheduled departure on this page lists its own times.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IST to HER?
Aegean Airlines is currently the only airline flying IST to HER nonstop. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on every Aegean Airlines departure.
How many flights a week are there from IST to HER?
About 7 nonstop flights a week run between Istanbul and Heraklion in the current schedule, operated by Aegean Airlines. Frequency shifts by season; the calendar on this page reflects what's currently scheduled.
How do I check upgrade or award availability on IST to HER?
Open the IST to HER calendar on this page to see confirmed upgrade and award space by date. You can also set an alert on the Istanbul to Heraklion route, and 2LNR will notify you when space opens. It's free to start.

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