How to get from Ankara to Heraklion
A real 2-leg route: flight. Flight time 10h, from €224.
We compared the ways to travel from Ankara to Heraklion. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 10h, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 843 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €127, on Thu, Aug 13.
This fare comes from a search on August 13, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Ankara to Heraklion: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Ankara → Istanbulflight
Turkish Airlines·1h 15m - 2Istanbul → Heraklionflight
Turkish Airlines·1h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
How the trip from Ankara to Heraklion works
Start with a Turkish Airlines flight from Ankara to Heraklion, connecting in Istanbul, about 10h. In total it's roughly €224 over 10h, 1 transfer.
Along the way to Heraklion
DepartureAnkara
Change hereIstanbulWho runs Ankara to Heraklion
Turkish AirlinesAnkara-IstanbulSee live options and dates →Turkish AirlinesIstanbul-HeraklionSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Turkish Airlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Ankara to Heraklion: common questions
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Heraklion?+−
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 10h. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Heraklion from Ankara?+−
About 843 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Ankara to Heraklion cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €224. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Ankara to Heraklion?+−
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 10h in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Ankara to Heraklion?+−
About 10h, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Ankara and Heraklion?+−
Ankara is ESB and Heraklion is HER, so this route is usually written ESB to HER.
Which operators run Ankara to Heraklion?+−
On this route you travel with Turkish Airlines.
What is the cheapest way to get from Ankara to Heraklion?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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