Flying from Paris to Istanbul Airport (IST): What you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Paris to Istanbul Airport (IST). Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Paris Orly Airport (ORY) are Paris's main airports.
3 hours 35 minutes is the average duration of a direct Paris to Istanbul Airport flight.
Istanbul Airport is located in Istanbul. The city is in the UTC+3 timezone and is two hours ahead of Paris.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is the most popular route. There are 52 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with Air France at 10:55pm. Choose the first CDG to IST departure operated by Turkish Airlines at 7am if you want to get going earlier.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Paris to IST.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Paris to Istanbul Airport (IST) leave from this terminal.
When leaving from CDG, you can catch a direct flight from Paris to Istanbul Airport with Turkish Airlines.
Turkish Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from CDG to IST.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Paris to IST departing from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
CDG is about 26 kilometres from central Paris. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Paris to Istanbul Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of all flights departing from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, 65% land on time at their destination.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Consider flying out of Paris Orly Airport (ORY). You can book a direct Paris to Istanbul Airport (IST) plane ticket with departures from here.
Board your direct flight from Paris to IST with Transavia France. This is one of the main airlines flying this route out of ORY.
On the ORY to IST route, Transavia France is the go-to airline for most travellers on this route.
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Paris to Istanbul Airport, here's where you can stop when setting off from Paris Orly Airport:
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Geneva Airport (GVA)
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
With public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in around 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 14 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Paris to IST flight? Kick back in a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
Paris Orly Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 80% of flights leaving here land when expected.
You'll find ORY at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Reserve a plane ticket from Paris to Istanbul Airport (IST) out of Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between BVA and IST are:
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)
Skopje International Airport (SKP)
The journey time to BVA from central Paris is around 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 88 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Paris to Istanbul Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport and head to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive as expected. At BVA, that figure is 71%.
The address of Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Istanbul Airport (IST)
Have a late flight from Paris to Istanbul Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near IST and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Paris to Istanbul Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Airport is around 40 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. It takes around 45 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Istanbul Airport (IST)
Right now, 51 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Istanbul Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 103 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before you want to travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Paris to IST.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Paris to Istanbul Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Paris to IST.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Istanbul Airport (IST)
August is the busiest month for flights from Paris to Istanbul Airport (IST). Plan your visit to Istanbul in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Paris to IST plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Paris to Istanbul Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Istanbul
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Istanbul right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Paris to Istanbul Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Hagia Sophia Museum, Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia History Museum are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Istanbul itinerary.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've visited Istanbul, now it's time to discover other parts of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey around 225 kilometres southeast to Eskisehir to tick off its top attractions. From Eskişehir Odunpazarı Evleri to Archeological Museum and TÜRASAŞ Revolution Cars Museum, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Any trip through Türkiye (Turkey) wouldn't feel complete without exploring Adapazarı. Ağa Cami and Earthquake & Cultural Museum are highlights in this destination, which is around 153 kilometres east of Istanbul.