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Airport Comparison
Heraklion (HER) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) in Heraklion, Greece to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 730 kilometers (454 miles / 394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is an international route connecting Greece with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 01:49 in Heraklion, it's 01:49 in Istanbul.
The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Heraklion (HER) follows a heading of 206° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.
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