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How to get from Heraklion to Istanbul?

Planning to travel to Heraklion from Istanbul and looking for the best transportation options for your trip? We know that it is often difficult to choose the best way of transportation for a trip from Heraklion to Istanbul, whether it is for price, time or convenience reasons. Vivanoda will help you to find all the transportation solutions to travel between Heraklion and Istanbul, be it by plane, train, bus or carpool.

With detailed information about each mode of transportation and about the transport companies (Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air, Singapore Airlines, Blue Star Ferries or Superfast Ferries), you will be able to easily compare fares, timetables and travel times, in order to choose the option that best suits your needs.

Whether you're a budget traveler or looking for a quick and convenient way to get from Heraklion to Istanbul, we've got all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Heraklion Istanbul trip.

For your trip from Heraklion to Istanbul, you have several transportation options

Heraklion Istanbul ferry tickets

The ferry between Heraklion and Istanbul is a great transportation option for travelers looking for a stress-free trip and a unique experience.

Heraklion to Istanbul cheap flights

Many flights connect Heraklion to Istanbul every day, offering a fast and convenient option for travelers. If you are in a hurry, flying is the fastest way to get to Istanbul in record time.

Whichever way you choose, our price comparison tool will help you find the Heraklion to Istanbul transportation option that best suits your needs and budget.

Heraklion Istanbul Travel Information

Departure city
Heraklion
Greece
Crete
Destination city
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
444 mi
Direct connection
Yes, direct connection by flights
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Plan your trip from Heraklion to Istanbul easily with Vivanoda

Plan your trip from Heraklion to Istanbul easily with Vivanoda

With Vivanoda you can easily compare all available transportation options like flights, trains, buses and carpools according to your preferences and budget. You can also filter the results by price, travel time, schedule and comfort options. Thanks to its ease of use and clarity, Vivanoda allows you to find in a few clicks the tickets between Heraklion and Istanbul that best suit your needs. Vivanoda also displays all the special offers and promotions of different airlines like Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air, Singapore Airlines, Blue Star Ferries or Superfast Ferries to help you save on your tickets. So don't hesitate and use Vivanoda now to prepare your trip between Heraklion and Istanbul with peace of mind!

Comparison of the different ways to travel between Heraklion and Istanbul

Advantages and disadvantages of traveling by ferry from Heraklion to Istanbul?
Comfort The Heraklion Istanbul ferry offers much more room to move around and relax during the trip to Istanbul than any other mode of transportation.
Duration Ferry trips between Heraklion and Istanbul can take longer than using other modes of transportation such as air travel, which can be a disadvantage for travelers in a hurry to get to Istanbul.
Advantages and disadvantages of flying from Heraklion to Istanbul?
Speed Flying between Heraklion and Istanbul is the fastest way to travel the 444 mi between Heraklion and Istanbul.
Prices Airline tickets from Heraklion to Istanbul can be more expensive than train or bus tickets, especially during busy periods (vacations, weekends, etc.).

Where to start from in Heraklion? Where do I arrive in Istanbul?

Ports of departure in Heraklion

Heraklion
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Departure airports in Heraklion

N. Kazantzakis
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Istanbul Arrival Airports

Ataturk
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Sabiha Gokcen
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Ferry Heraklion Istanbul

This depends a lot on the time of year you want to travel between Heraklion and Istanbul. Please note that there is no direct ferry service between Heraklion and Istanbul and you will need to combine the trip to Istanbul with another mode of transportation.

The price of a ferry ticket from Heraklion to Istanbul can vary depending on the ferry company and the season. It is therefore recommended that you search for Heraklion to Istanbul ferry tickets on Vivanoda. This will allow you to compare different companies and find out the current rates.

Some ferry companies that sail between Heraklion and Istanbul offer discounted fares for children and senior citizens. It is advisable to perform a price search on Vivanoda specifying the age of the passengers to check if these discounts are available.

Ferry Companies Heraklion Istanbul

Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries
Superfast Ferries
Superfast Ferries
Minoan Lines
Minoan Lines
Aigaion Pelagos
Aigaion Pelagos
ANEK Lines
ANEK Lines
Cyclades Fast Ferries
Cyclades Fast Ferries
Hellenic Seaways
Hellenic Seaways
Sea Jets
Sea Jets
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Flights Heraklion Istanbul

Airlines Heraklion Istanbul

Aegean Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Olympic Air
Olympic Air
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Pegasus
Pegasus
Atlasjet
Atlasjet
Borajet
Borajet
Cyprus Airways
Cyprus Airways
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