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Cheapest flight ticket found	$240
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	3 hrs, 36 mins
Places to go	51
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	471

Cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to France

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Istanbul to France flight deals

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

Lyon.$240 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov, returning Sat, 28 Nov.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Lyon.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Lyon on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $240, select.

Paris.$241 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Wed, 28 Oct.Return flight with Transavia France.Outbound direct flight with Transavia France departs from Istanbul on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Paris Orly.Inbound direct flight with Transavia France departs from Paris Orly on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $241, select.

Nantes.$273 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec, returning Mon, 7 Dec.Return flight with Transavia France.Outbound direct flight with Transavia France departs from Istanbul on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Nantes.Inbound direct flight with Transavia France departs from Nantes on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $273, select.

Marseille.$293 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Nov, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Marseille.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Marseille on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $293, select.

Nice.$294 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Oct, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Nice.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Nice on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $294, select.

Mulhouse.$301 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Nov, returning Sun, 22 Nov.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Mulhouse.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Mulhouse on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $301, select.

Bordeaux.$357 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Bordeaux.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Bordeaux on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $357, select.

Toulouse.$363 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Toulouse.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Toulouse on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $363, select.

Montpellier.$377 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Montpellier.Inbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Montpellier on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $377, select.

Bergerac.$384 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Fri, 25 Sep.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Bergerac.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Bergerac on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $384, select.

Biarritz.$422 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct, returning Sat, 17 Oct.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Biarritz.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Biarritz on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $422, select.

Lille.$431 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Lille.Inbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Lille on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $431, select.

Bastia - Corsica.$431 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Bastia - Corsica.Inbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Bastia - Corsica on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $431, select.

Strasbourg.$472 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Jan, returning Sun, 17 Jan.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Strasbourg.Inbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Strasbourg on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $472, select.

Rennes.$484 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Sun, 29 Nov.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Rennes.Inbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Rennes on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $484, select.

Lourdes.$494 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Lourdes.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Lourdes on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $494, select.

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Flights from Istanbul to France FAQs

What is the cheapest flight to France from Istanbul?

The cheapest flight from Istanbul to France costs $240.

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When is it the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to France?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to France is November. See if any of these flights in November suit you.

What is the cheapest Istanbul to France flight route?

We've taken a look at the year ahead using our flights calendar. The cheapest flight route from Istanbul to France is Istanbul to Lyon. You can buy a ticket to fly this route from $240.

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How long is the flight from Istanbul to France?

The average flight time from Istanbul to France is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

What is the cheapest airline that flies to France from Istanbul?

Looking at the year ahead, the cheapest airline flying to France from Istanbul is AJet.

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How to find cheap flights from Istanbul to France

$240 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight from Istanbul to France.
You'll be travelling from Istanbul into Lyon in Lyon with that fare.
A one-way ticket starts at $87.
Open to where you land? Enter 'France' in the 'To' field to compare fares to different cities.
There's no shortage of ways to arrive in France, with around 40 airports to choose from.
For a wider price comparison, select 'Add nearby airports' to include all airports close to where you're departing from and heading to.
Get the flight you want at the price you want by booking early. Leave it too late and you might have to compromise on timing, airline or cost.
Get notified when prices change by creating a Price Alert. Download the Skyscanner app to have updates sent straight to your phone.

Best time to fly from Istanbul to France

If budget is a priority, November is usually the cheapest month to catch a flight from Istanbul to France.
In general, a midweek flight is a smart way to save. Tuesdays and Wednesdays often mean lower fares.
June, July and August are the busiest months to travel to France. July comes out on top, making it a great time to visit if you like things on the livelier side.
For a slower pace, January, February and March are solid choices. March is the quietest month.

Flights from Istanbul to France: what to expect

Take your pick from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) when planning your Istanbul departure.
Around ten airports across France can be reached on a nonstop flight from Istanbul.
Roughly 166 direct flights operate every week between Istanbul and destinations across France.
These are the main airlines flying this route:
Paris, Lyon and Marseille are among the most popular routes from Istanbul to France.
Nice is the quickest destination to fly to at around 3 hours 5 minutes, while Nantes has the longest flight time at roughly 4 hours 35 minutes.
Across all routes, the average journey comes in at around 3 hours 40 minutes.

Popular places to visit in France

Paris

This Île-de-France city is one of the leading destinations for Istanbul to France flights. Get your sightseeing underway at unmissable attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Musee d'Orsay.
You'll discover plenty of flight deals to Paris's main airport, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA) give you even more choice.
When you're ready to find somewhere to lay your head, check out the range of hotels in Paris.

Nice

Prom. Des Anglais, Plage de Nice and old nice are an ideal introduction to the highlights in this Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur city.
Touch down at Nice Airport (NCE) and go straight from arrivals to exploring the sights.
Explore hotels in Nice and lock in a stay that fits your plans.

Lyon

Swing by popular sights like Fête Des Lumières, Vieux Lyon and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon while you're in this corner of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
You can reach the city through its main airport, Lyon Airport (LYS).
Grab a deal on where you'll stay by checking out the list of hotels in Lyon.

Visiting France for the first time? Here's what you need to know

Entry rules can often change, so check whether you'll need a visa or other documentation before you travel. Your airline, travel agent or the local embassy or consulate will have the latest details.
The local currency is the euro (EUR). You can handle payments with credit and debit cards just about everywhere.
France has a population of around 67 million. The capital city is Paris.
You won't need to adjust your watch as you travel through this destination, with one standard time zone of UTC+1 in place.
Choose the season that suits how you like to explore, whether that's hotter, cooler or somewhere in between. August is one of the warmest months in France.
Time your visit for around January if you prefer to be there when it's cooler.
July tends to be the driest month, while January has the most rain.
The most well-known events on the local calendar include Bastille Day, the Tour de France cycling race and Nice Carnival. Line up your Istanbul to France flight around occasions like these to experience something beyond the everyday.

Complete your trip with hotels and a car rental

A cheap flight from Istanbul to France will get you there. The next move is booking your stay. Discover competitive prices and exclusive rates for hotels in France. For the freedom to explore at your own pace, also check out the range of car rental options in France.

France hotels and car hire

Did you know we can help you plan the rest of your trip from Istanbul to France? Get exclusive deals and great rates for hotels and car hire in France.