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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Paris to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $241. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Istanbul.$133 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 9, returning Sat, Oct 3.Round-trip flight with Ryanair and Transavia France.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Paris Beauvais on Wed, Sep 9, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Transavia France, departing from Istanbul on Sat, Oct 3, arriving in Paris Orly.Price includes taxes and charges.From $133, select.

Istanbul.$135 per passenger.Departing Fri, Sep 25, returning Mon, Sep 28.Round-trip flight with Transavia France.Outbound direct flight with Transavia France departing from Paris Orly on Fri, Sep 25, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Transavia France departing from Istanbul on Mon, Sep 28, arriving in Paris Orly.Price includes taxes and charges.From $135, select.

Istanbul.$138 per passenger.Departing Tue, Mar 16, returning Tue, Mar 23.Round-trip flight with Transavia France.Outbound direct flight with Transavia France departing from Paris Orly on Tue, Mar 16, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Transavia France departing from Istanbul on Tue, Mar 23, arriving in Paris Orly.Price includes taxes and charges.From $138, select.

Istanbul.$141 per passenger.Departing Sun, Feb 28, returning Thu, Mar 18.Round-trip flight with Transavia France.Outbound direct flight with Transavia France departing from Paris Orly on Sun, Feb 28, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Transavia France departing from Istanbul on Thu, Mar 18, arriving in Paris Orly.Price includes taxes and charges.From $141, select.

Istanbul.$142 per passenger.Departing Mon, Aug 31, returning Mon, Sep 28.Round-trip flight with Transavia France.Outbound direct flight with Transavia France departing from Paris Orly on Mon, Aug 31, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Transavia France departing from Istanbul on Mon, Sep 28, arriving in Paris Orly.Price includes taxes and charges.From $142, select.

Istanbul.$142 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 9, returning Tue, Nov 17.Round-trip flight with Ryanair and Transavia France.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Paris Beauvais on Wed, Sep 9, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Transavia France, departing from Istanbul on Tue, Nov 17, arriving in Paris Orly.Price includes taxes and charges.From $142, select.

Istanbul.$142 per passenger.Departing Fri, Sep 25, returning Sat, Oct 3.Round-trip flight with Transavia France.Outbound direct flight with Transavia France departing from Paris Orly on Fri, Sep 25, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Transavia France departing from Istanbul on Sat, Oct 3, arriving in Paris Orly.Price includes taxes and charges.From $142, select.

Istanbul.$143 per passenger.Departing Sat, Nov 28, returning Mon, Nov 30.Round-trip flight with Transavia France.Outbound direct flight with Transavia France departing from Paris Orly on Sat, Nov 28, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Transavia France departing from Istanbul on Mon, Nov 30, arriving in Paris Orly.Price includes taxes and charges.From $143, select.

Istanbul.$148 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 8, returning Mon, Oct 12.Round-trip flight with Transavia France.Outbound direct flight with Transavia France departing from Paris Orly on Thu, Oct 8, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Transavia France departing from Istanbul on Mon, Oct 12, arriving in Paris Orly.Price includes taxes and charges.From $148, select.

Istanbul.$148 per passenger.Departing Mon, Oct 12, returning Mon, Nov 30.Round-trip flight with Transavia France.Outbound direct flight with Transavia France departing from Paris Orly on Mon, Oct 12, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Transavia France departing from Istanbul on Mon, Nov 30, arriving in Paris Orly.Price includes taxes and charges.From $148, select.

Istanbul.$150 per passenger.Departing Mon, Aug 31, returning Fri, Oct 9.Round-trip flight with Transavia France.Outbound direct flight with Transavia France departing from Paris Orly on Mon, Aug 31, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Transavia France departing from Istanbul on Fri, Oct 9, arriving in Paris Orly.Price includes taxes and charges.From $150, select.

Istanbul.$151 per passenger.Departing Fri, Nov 27, returning Thu, Dec 3.Round-trip flight with Transavia France.Outbound direct flight with Transavia France departing from Paris Orly on Fri, Nov 27, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Transavia France departing from Istanbul on Thu, Dec 3, arriving in Paris Orly.Price includes taxes and charges.From $151, select.

Istanbul.$151 per passenger.Departing Fri, Nov 6, returning Sat, Mar 13.Round-trip flight with Transavia France.Outbound direct flight with Transavia France departing from Paris Orly on Fri, Nov 6, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Transavia France departing from Istanbul on Sat, Mar 13, arriving in Paris Orly.Price includes taxes and charges.From $151, select.

Istanbul.$153 per passenger.Departing Fri, Sep 18, returning Wed, Nov 25.Round-trip flight with Transavia France.Outbound direct flight with Transavia France departing from Paris Orly on Fri, Sep 18, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Transavia France departing from Istanbul on Wed, Nov 25, arriving in Paris Orly.Price includes taxes and charges.From $153, select.

Istanbul.$156 per passenger.Departing Sun, Aug 16, returning Thu, Mar 25.Round-trip flight with Transavia France.Outbound direct flight with Transavia France departing from Paris Orly on Sun, Aug 16, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Transavia France departing from Istanbul on Thu, Mar 25, arriving in Paris Orly.Price includes taxes and charges.From $156, select.

Istanbul.$162 per passenger.Departing Wed, Dec 2, returning Sun, Dec 6.Round-trip flight with Transavia France and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Transavia France, departing from Paris Orly on Wed, Dec 2, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departing from Istanbul on Sun, Dec 6, arriving in Paris Beauvais.Price includes taxes and charges.From $162, select.

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Direct flights from Paris to Istanbul

Alternative Paris to Istanbul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Paris to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul

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from $166

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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul

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from $133

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Paris to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$133
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	3 hrs, 35 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	1,172

Finding cheap flights from Paris to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Istanbul?

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.

How much are round-trip flights from Paris to Istanbul?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Paris to Istanbul is $133. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Paris to Istanbul?

3 hours and 34 minutes is the average flight time from Paris to Istanbul.

Which airlines fly direct from Paris to Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines, PIA and Sichuan Airlines fly direct from Paris to Istanbul.

How many flights are there a week from Paris to Istanbul?

There are 1,172 flights per week flying from Paris to Istanbul, as of July 2026.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Paris to Istanbul?

The cheapest month to fly from Paris to Istanbul is usually September.

What's the cheapest airport to fly to in Istanbul?

If you're flying from Paris, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul – which is 34.4 km away from the center of Istanbul. We've found flights to this airport from $133.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Paris to Istanbul on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Paris to Istanbul on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Paris to Istanbul?

Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 34 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Paris to Istanbul?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Istanbul?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Istanbul?

In July, the average temperature is usually around 24°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from Paris to Istanbul?

The cheapest airline that flies to Istanbul is Ryanair, and the cheapest airline that flies to Istanbul Airport is Transavia France.

Traveling from Paris to Istanbul: what you need to know

You can choose from a range of airports when organizing your flight from Paris to Istanbul. Explore your options for departing Paris from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA).
When working out where to land in Istanbul, Istanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) are the primary gateways.
The average duration of a direct Paris to Istanbul flight is 3 hours 30 minutes.
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, making Istanbul two hours ahead of Paris.
The busiest route for flights from Paris to Istanbul is from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Istanbul Airport (IST). Choose from 51 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from CDG to IST is the 07:00 Turkish Airlines service. If you prefer to travel later, the last available departure is at 22:55 with Air France.
To ensure you get on your Paris to Istanbul flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Istanbul

Book one month before your departure date. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap Paris to Istanbul flights.
June is the best month for landing an awesome deal on a plane ticket from Paris to Istanbul. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from Paris to Istanbul by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines by using the filters. Alternatively, sort your Paris to Istanbul flight results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'

Flying from Paris

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

Start your journey at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), which has a range of direct flights from Paris to Istanbul. From CDG, you can fly nonstop to Istanbul Airport (IST) or Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW).
You'll find a variety of carriers offering direct Paris to Istanbul plane tickets with departures from CDG, including:
We make it simple to book a Paris to Istanbul flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
- Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
- Munich Airport (MUC)
- Zurich Airport (ZRH)
CDG is around 23 kilometers from central Paris. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Paris to Istanbul or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Of all flights departing from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, 64% touch down on time at their destination.
CDG's address is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.

Paris Orly Airport (ORY)

Direct flights from Paris to Istanbul can be booked from Paris Orly Airport (ORY), so consider leaving from this popular hub. ORY has nonstop connections to Istanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW).
Transavia France offers direct Paris to Istanbul plane tickets from ORY. Book your favorite seat and reach your destination in a single journey.
Get the most out of your vacation with a stopover on your Paris to Istanbul flight. Visit family or friends or cross another city off your list. Whatever you want to do, check out these options between Paris Orly Airport and Istanbul:
- Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
- Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
- Geneva Airport (GVA)
ORY is around 14 kilometers from central Paris. It'll take you 25 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
You're off on vacation, so why not enjoy an extra night away from home? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport the day before your flight from Paris to Istanbul:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Paris Orly Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 79%.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.

Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA)

Choosing a ticket from Paris to Istanbul with one or more stops can offer you more departure time choices and access to better fares. When leaving from Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA), here are a few places you can make a pit stop at on the way to Istanbul:
- Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
- Vienna Airport (VIE)
- Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
From the center of Paris, BVA is around 72 kilometers away. It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 15 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Paris Beauvais Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Paris to Istanbul flight:
Flights that take off from BVA reach their destination on schedule 71% of the time.
The street address of Paris Beauvais Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.

Arriving in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

The distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is approximately 32 kilometers. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the center driving.
Traveling to the center on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near IST if you're coming in on a late flight from Paris to Istanbul. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Istanbul Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and explore beyond Istanbul's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Istanbul Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.

Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)

After your flight from Paris to Istanbul has landed, you can reach the city center in around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is roughly 31 kilometers from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW).
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to SAW. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Paris to Istanbul:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Istanbul Sabiha Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and set off in the blink of an eye.
Lock in the lowest price by securing your ride from SAW four weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Istanbul

August is the busiest month for flights from Paris to Istanbul. To travel when it's less crowded, visit Istanbul in March.
The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Paris to Istanbul ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap flights from Paris to Istanbul in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.

More about Istanbul

When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Istanbul right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Paris to Istanbul:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Hagia Sophia, Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum are major attractions which should be on any good Istanbul itinerary.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

Istanbul has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometers east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Around 322 kilometers southwest of Istanbul, Izmir is another favorite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). No visit is complete without checking out Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.