Journey information
Overview: Paris to Istanbul flight
Flights from Paris to Istanbul depart on average 99 times per day, taking around 4h 29m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £64 if you book in advance.
There are 13 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 2253 km distance in 3h 25m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 2253 km |
Average flight duration 4h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £64 |
Flights per day 99 |
Direct flights 13 |
Fastest flight 3h 25m |
Cheapest month to travel March |
First flight 00:05 |
Last flight 23:55 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Paris to Istanbul
Cheapest price
£109
Average price
£508
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 34 m
Flights per day
75
Distance
2253 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Paris to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Istanbul will cost around £508 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £109.
Of the 75 flights that leave Paris for Istanbul every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 2253 km distance in an average of 3 h 34 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
The slowest flights will take 3 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Paris to Istanbul flight times
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Istanbul flights for today, Monday 24 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 20:30 Paris | 3h45 | 00:15 Istanbul | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 25 November | |||||
AZ317 · AZ7030 | 05:05 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 27h25 | 08:30 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
AZ317 · AZ7036 | 05:05 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 11h25 | 16:30 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
AZ317 · AZ7050 | 05:05 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 8h10 | 13:15 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 change | |
AZ317 · AZ7032 | 05:05 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 7h55 | 13:00 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
VY8005 · VY7850 | 05:30 Paris Orly Airport | 9h55 | 15:25 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LO334+ LO4505 | 06:00 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 14h55 | 20:55 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LO334 · LO135 | 06:00 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 8h35 | 14:35 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LO334 · LO137 | 06:00 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 15h40 | 21:40 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
KL2002+ KL1959 | 06:10 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 7h45 | 13:55 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
TO3300 | 07:00 Paris Orly Airport | 3h30 | 10:30 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL2006+ KL1959 | 07:10 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 6h45 | 13:55 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
RO9384 · RO9165 | 07:10 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 7h55 | 15:05 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
RO9384 · RO261 | 07:10 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 24h40 | 07:50 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
VY8021 · VY7850 | 07:20 Paris Orly Airport | 8h05 | 15:25 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
QR42 · QR245 | 07:35 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 32h05 | 15:40 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
QR42 · QR239 | 07:35 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 25h45 | 09:20 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
QR42 · QR241 | 07:35 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 25h35 | 09:10 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 change | |
LH1027 · LH1300 | 07:45 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 7h10 | 14:55 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
KL1402 · KL1959 | 08:05 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 5h50 | 13:55 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
VY8243 · VY7850 | 08:55 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 6h30 | 15:25 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
JU241 · JU422 | 09:00 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 27h55 | 12:55 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
JU241+ TK8005 | 09:00 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 12h05 | 21:05 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
JU241+ TK8001 | 09:00 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 7h05 | 16:05 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
KM479 · KM2962 | 09:00 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 12h15 | 21:15 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LH1029 · LH1300 | 09:20 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 5h35 | 14:55 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LO332+ LO4505 | 09:50 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 11h05 | 20:55 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LO332 · LO137 | 09:50 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 11h50 | 21:40 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LH1031 · LH1304 | 10:15 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 9h30 | 19:45 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
AZ319 · AZ7030 | 10:45 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 21h45 | 08:30 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
AZ319 · AZ7050 | 10:45 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 26h30 | 13:15 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 change | |
AZ319 · AZ7032 | 10:45 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 26h15 | 13:00 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
PC1134 | 10:50 Paris Orly Airport | 3h30 | 14:20 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
A3611 · A3994 | 10:55 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 7h05 | 18:00 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
RO382 · RO263 | 11:00 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 28h40 | 15:40 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
RO382 · RO9165 | 11:00 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 28h05 | 15:05 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
RO382 · RO261 | 11:00 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 20h50 | 07:50 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LH2229 · LH111 · LH1304 | 11:00 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 8h45 | 19:45 Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
RO382 · RO9163 | 11:00 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 10h20 | 21:20 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
VF10 | 12:45 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 3h35 | 16:20 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
TO3288 | 13:05 Paris Orly Airport | 3h45 | 16:50 Istanbul Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH1035 · LH1304 | 13:30 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 6h15 | 19:45 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
QR40 · QR241 | 14:15 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 18h55 | 09:10 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 change | |
QR40 · QR245 | 14:15 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 25h25 | 15:40 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
QR40 · QR239 | 14:15 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 19h05 | 09:20 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
PC1136 | 14:45 Paris Orly Airport | 3h30 | 18:15 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
RO384 · RO9165 | 15:20 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 23h45 | 15:05 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
RO384 · RO261 | 15:20 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 16h30 | 07:50 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
RO384 · RO263 | 15:20 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 24h20 | 15:40 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
RO384 · RO9163 | 15:20 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 6h00 | 21:20 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
KL2016+ KL1959 | 15:55 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 22h00 | 13:55 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
AZ325 · AZ7032 | 17:10 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 19h50 | 13:00 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
KL2022+ KL1959 | 17:10 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 20h45 | 13:55 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
AZ325 · AZ7056 | 17:10 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 25h35 | 18:45 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 change | |
AZ325 · AZ7036 | 17:10 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 23h20 | 16:30 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
AZ325 · AZ7030 | 17:10 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 15h20 | 08:30 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
AZ325 · AZ7050 | 17:10 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 20h05 | 13:15 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 change | |
RO9386 · RO9165 | 17:55 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 21h10 | 15:05 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
RO9386 · RO263 | 17:55 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 21h45 | 15:40 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
RO9386 · RO261 | 17:55 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 13h55 | 07:50 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LO336 · LO135 | 18:40 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 19h55 | 14:35 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LO336+ LO4507 | 18:40 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 16h40 | 11:20 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LO336 · LO133 | 18:40 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 16h15 | 10:55 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
TU725 · TU216 | 19:20 Paris Orly Airport | 28h25 | 23:45 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LO338 · LO139 | 19:30 Paris Orly Airport | 12h50 | 08:20 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LO338+ LO4515 | 19:30 Paris Orly Airport | 15h10 | 10:40 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
A3615 · A3990 | 19:35 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 12h00 | 07:35 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
A3615+ A33154 | 19:35 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 13h50 | 09:25 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
KL1412 · KL1959 | 19:45 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 18h10 | 13:55 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
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Flights from Paris to Istanbul
Making the trip from Paris to Istanbul is easy, with numerous daily flights. Travelers can expect a choice of 9 direct flights every day of the week, with flights departing regularly throughout the year. And journey times aren't too long, varying from 3 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes.
Which airlines fly from Paris to Istanbul?
A few airlines cover the route from Paris to Istanbul. Options for travelers include Air France, Turkish Airlines, and Pegasus, with a blend of premium fares and low cost tickets.
How long is the flight from Paris to Istanbul?
Those taking flights from Paris to Istanbul should expect direct journey times to range from 3 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes in most cases. The fastest indirect services tend to take just over 5 hours, and generally require a change in Frankfurt.
How many flights are there from Paris to Istanbul?
Flights leave every day from Paris to Istanbul. Throughout the week, expect a choice of 9 direct flights every day, with morning, afternoon, and evening departure times all available to choose.
What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Paris to Istanbul?
Departure airport:Flights to Istanbul from Paris could depart from either Charles de Gaulle or Orly Airports. In both cases, taking the RER B overground rail link is a good route to the departure terminal. Trains run straight to CDG from central Paris. Those headed to Orly will need to alight at Orlyval Station, then catch a special shuttle bus to the airport itself. Additionally, there are low cost bus services from Le Bus Direct and Roissybus, with a variety of departure points located across central Paris. Expect transfer times to take 25-35 minutes by train, and 40-60 minutes by bus.
Arrival airport: Flights from Paris to Istanbul could arrive at either Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Most flights arrive at the newly opened Istanbul Airport (also known as Ataturk). From there, the best public transport option is to take IETT or Havaist buses, which serve Sultanahmet and Gezi Park in the center of town. Those arriving at Sabiha Gokcen will be slightly further away from the city itself. They can catch Havabus services, which tend to take around 90 minutes - and taxis can be expected to take 70-80 minutes. So plan for fairly lengthy transfer durations.
FAQs: Paris to Istanbul flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris to Istanbul by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Istanbul, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Flights from Paris to Istanbul generally leave from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Istanbul Airport.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is 33.2 km away from Paris city centre and Istanbul Airport is 44.4 km from Istanbul city centre.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
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Important Stations and Airports in Paris and Istanbul
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport; premium high-speed access is also offered.
- Shops are available in all terminals, including duty-free and luxury brands like \Hermès\ and \Lacoste.\.
- Parking available in multiple lots, including short-term and long-term options, approximately 4.5€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including Air France Lounge and Star Alliance Lounge, offering amenities like food, drinks, and showers.
- Located in each terminal, items can be reported and claimed online.
- RER B
- Bus 350
- Bus 351
- Roissybus
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in all terminals, includes duty-free and Relay.
- Parking available at P0, P1, P2, P3, P4, approximately 4.5€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available in all terminals, includes Icare Lounge and Premium Traveller Lounge.
- Located in Terminal 1, Level 0.
- Bus: Orlybus, 183, 91.10
- Train: RER B, RER C
- Tram: T7
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for two hours.
- Shops are located in both terminals, including duty-free shops and brands like Hugo Boss and Victoria's Secret.
- Parking available with options for short-term and long-term parking, approximately 0.73€ (21 TRY) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including the Turkish Airlines Lounge, offering food, drinks, and relaxation areas.
- Located in the arrivals area.
- H-2
- IST-1
- IST-2
- IST-3
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops located in duty-free area, including D&R and Turkish Delight.
- Parking available, located near terminal, approximately 0.18€ (5 TRY) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including ISG Lounge with food and shower facilities.
- Located in the arrivals area.
- Buses: E10, E11, SG-2
- Metro: M4
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