Flying from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Paris Orly Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Istanbul is two hours ahead of Paris and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Each week, there are 15 Paris Orly Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. To be on board as soon as possible, opt for the 06:20 Transavia France flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 22:40 with Transavia France.
Your ORY to IST flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Transavia France is your gateway to exploring Istanbul (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Check out the direct flights from Paris Orly Airport to Istanbul Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most travellers choose to travel with Transavia France on this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Paris Orly Airport to Istanbul Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between ORY and IST include:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Geneva Airport
Prague Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Paris Orly Airport to Istanbul Airport flight is $130. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $229. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from ORY to IST, reserve your journey four months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Paris Orly Airport to Istanbul Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from ORY to IST by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Paris Orly Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Handy information about Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Orly Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from ORY arrive on schedule 80% of the time.
Paris Orly Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Paris. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Paris Orly Airport to Istanbul Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to ORY:
Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Paris Orly Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Explore without limits with a Istanbul Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and experience more of Istanbul and beyond.
Booking your ride from Istanbul Airport around two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Airport to central Istanbul has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Paris Orly Airport to Istanbul Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Istanbul. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Paris Orly Airport to Istanbul Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ORY to IST in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC and 11ºC then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've seen Istanbul, now it's time to discover other parts of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel about 354 kilometres east to Ankara to check off its leading sights. From The Roman Theatre to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, your itinerary will be busy.
Izmir is another well-known destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No trip is complete without seeing Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.