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Seven ways to Travel from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion

Composite routes from Istanbul Airport to Heraklion

Cheapest
24 h 22 min
Car
1400 km.
from $77
Other
32 h 23 min
730 km.
from $130.39
25 h 40 min
730 km.
from $178.70
27 h 58 min
Bus, Ferry
729 km.
from $278.80
5 h 10 min
Bus, Plane
730 km.
from $464.78
6 h 57 min
Bus, Plane
730 km.
from $249.89

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Chania
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$48.41–$356.68

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$560.50
Plane from Istanbul to Chania
Ave. Duration:
5h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$535.02
Plane from Istanbul to Sitia
Ave. Duration:
4h 33m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$82.80–$522.28

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Istanbul to Chania
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Monday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$522.28

Olympic Air

Website:
olympicair.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Sitia
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$82.80–$394.90

Bus operators

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Plovdiv Central station to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
25h 40m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$63.69–$89.17

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bursa bus station to Izmir
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.74–$17.83
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Marmaris
Ave. Duration:
11h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$17.83–$25.48

Crazy Holidays

Phone:
+30 2310241545
Email:
Website:
crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
Bus from Istanbul to Athens
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$95.54–$140.12

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Yotel Airport Exit A to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.48–$36.94

Pamukkale

Phone:
0 850 333 35 35
Email:
Website:
pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from İzmir to Marmaris
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$10.83–$15.29
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Marmaris
Ave. Duration:
11h 55m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.66–$39.49

Kale Seyahat

Phone:
0850 811 5959
Email:
Website:
kaleseyahat.com.tr/
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Marmaris
Ave. Duration:
12h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.18

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from İzmir to Marmaris
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.46–$16.56

Varan

Phone:
0850 577 99 99
Email:
Website:
varan.com.tr/
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Marmaris
Ave. Duration:
12h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.13–$165.60

Crete Taxi Transfers

Phone:
+30 693-724-9486
Email:
Website:
cretetaxitransfers.gr/
Bus from Chania - Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$165.60–$331.20

Istanbul Seyahat

Phone:
0850 222 59 59
Email:
Website:
istanbulseyahat.com.tr/
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Bursa
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.82

Other operators

Seajets

Phone:
+30 210 4121001
Email:
Website:
seajets.com/
Other from Athinios Port to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$140.12
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.91–$280.25

Fast Ferries

Phone:
+30 210 4284000
Email:
Website:
fastferries.com.gr/
Other from Athinios Port to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.49–$152.86
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.68–$458.59

Sea Dreams

Phone:
+30 22410 74 235
Email:
Website:
seadreams.gr/
Other from Port of Marmaris to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$58.14

Yeşil Marmaris Lines

Phone:
+90 (252) 412 22 90 – 91
Email:
Website:
yesilmarmarislines.com/
Other from Port of Marmaris to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$68.37

Golden Star Ferries

Phone:
+30 212 222 4000
Email:
Website:
goldenstarferries.gr/en/
Other from Port of Rafina to Athinios
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily

Blue Star Ferries

Phone:
+302108919800
Email:
Website:
bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
Other from Port of Rhodes to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
10h 29m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$56.05–$140.12
Other from Sitia to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$30.57–$95.54

ANEK Lines

Phone:
+30 21 0419 7400
Email:
Website:
anek.gr/en/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$242.03

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Heraklion?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Heraklion is to bus which costs $76.09 - $108.70 and takes 32h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Heraklion?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Heraklion is to fly which takes 1h 53m and costs $119.57 - $445.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Heraklion?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Heraklion station. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Yotel Airport Exit A and arriving at Heraklion Central Bus Station via Plovdiv Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 23m.

How far is it from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Heraklion?

The distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Heraklion is 730 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Heraklion without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Heraklion without a car is to bus and ferry via İzmir which takes 25h 40m and costs $130.43 - $228.26 .

How long does it take to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Heraklion?

It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Heraklion, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul Airport (IST) to Heraklion bus from?

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Heraklion bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Istanbul Yotel Airport Exit A station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Heraklion?

The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Heraklion is to fly which takes 1h 53m and costs $119.57 - $445.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $76.09 - $108.70 and takes 32h 23m.

Where does the Istanbul Airport (IST) to Heraklion bus arrive?

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Heraklion bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Plovdiv Bus Station South.

What is the time difference between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Heraklion?

Heraklion is 1h behind Istanbul Airport (IST). It is currently 12:27 in Istanbul Airport (IST) and 11:27 in Heraklion.

Where can I stay near Heraklion?

There are 2537+ hotels available in Heraklion. Prices start at $50.90 per night.
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