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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Paris to Istanbul? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.$250 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Mar, returning Tue, 31 Mar.Return flight with Ryanair and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Paris Beauvais on Thu, 26 Mar, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Paris Beauvais.Price includes taxes and charges.From $250, select.
Istanbul.$251 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Mar, returning Wed, 29 Apr.Return flight with Wizz Air and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Paris Beauvais on Thu, 5 Mar, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Paris Beauvais.Price includes taxes and charges.From $251, select.
Istanbul.$252 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 May, returning Tue, 12 May.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and AJet.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Paris Beauvais on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Paris Beauvais.Price includes taxes and charges.From $252, select.
Istanbul.$256 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Mar, returning Fri, 27 Mar.Return flight with Transavia France.Outbound direct flight with Transavia France departs from Paris Orly on Tue, 3 Mar, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Transavia France departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 27 Mar, arriving in Paris Orly.Price includes taxes and charges.From $256, select.
Istanbul.$259 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr, returning Fri, 8 May.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Paris Beauvais on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 8 May, arriving in Paris Beauvais.Price includes taxes and charges.From $259, select.
Istanbul.$263 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 May, returning Tue, 9 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Paris Beauvais on Fri, 29 May, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in Paris Beauvais.Price includes taxes and charges.From $263, select.
Istanbul.$264 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Transavia France.Outbound direct flight with Transavia France departs from Paris Orly on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Transavia France departs from Istanbul on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Paris Orly.Price includes taxes and charges.From $264, select.
Istanbul.$269 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Apr, returning Thu, 16 Apr.Return flight with Wizz Air and AJet.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Paris Beauvais on Thu, 2 Apr, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Paris Beauvais.Price includes taxes and charges.From $269, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Paris to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Paris to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in March.
Feb
from $339
Mar
from $250
Apr
from $269
May
from $252
Jun
from $273
Jul
from $343
Aug
from $404
Sep
from $298
Oct
from $264
Nov
from $387
Dec
from $389
Jan
from $389

Direct flights from Paris to Istanbul

Alternative Paris to Istanbul routes

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Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
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Paris to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$250
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time3 hrs, 35 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week267

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Finding cheap flights from Paris to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a return flight from Paris to Istanbul is $250. 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.
3 hours and 34 minutes is the average flight time from Paris to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Air Seychelles fly direct from Paris to Istanbul.
As of February 2026, there are 1,068 flights per week flying from Paris to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Paris to Istanbul is usually March.
If you're flying from Paris, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha – which is 30.3 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from $250.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Paris to Istanbul on Thursday, 26 March 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 34 minutes.
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.
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.
In February, the average temperature is usually around 6°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.
The cheapest airline that flies to Istanbul is Ryanair. And the cheapest airline that flies to Istanbul Airport is Transavia France.

Travelling from Paris to Istanbul: what you need to know

  • When searching for your flight from Paris to Istanbul, there's a selection of airports you can jet off from. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are among Paris's main options.

  • Touch down in Istanbul at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).

  • Around 3 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Paris to Istanbul flight.

  • Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, making Istanbul two hours ahead of Paris.

  • With 52 weekly flights between the two airports, Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is the most popular route. Board the first flight from Paris to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines at 07:00. If you prefer to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest departure from CDG to IST is with Air France at 22:55.

  • To ensure you board your Paris to Istanbul flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.

  • Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Istanbul

  • Lock in cheap Paris to Istanbul flights by booking three months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.

  • The best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Paris to Istanbul is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from Paris to Istanbul by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' Paris to Istanbul flights.

Flying from Paris

Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

  • Start your journey at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), which has a range of direct flights from Paris to Istanbul. From CDG, you can fly seamlessly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).

  • You can choose from a range of carriers offering direct Paris to Istanbul plane tickets with departures from CDG, including:

  • Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your Paris to Istanbul flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)

    • Vienna International Airport (VIE)

  • CDG is around 23 kilometres from central Paris. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Paris to Istanbul? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Charles de Gaulle Airport:

  • 61.46% of flights that leave from Charles de Gaulle Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

  • CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.

Paris Orly Airport (ORY)

  • Want a direct flight from Paris to Istanbul taking off from Paris Orly Airport (ORY)? You can skip the connections and fly nonstop from ORY to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).

  • Transavia France offers direct Paris to Istanbul plane tickets from ORY. Book your favourite seat and reach your destination in a single stretch.

  • Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your Paris to Istanbul flight, check out these options when heading out from Paris Orly Airport:

    • Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

    • Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)

    • Geneve Airport (GVA)

  • On public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in around 55 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 35 minutes.

  • Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Paris to Istanbul, take it easy in one of these hotels close to Paris Orly Airport:

  • Paris Orly Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights departing from this airport land on time.

  • The address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.

Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)

  • You can reserve a ticket from Paris to Istanbul with one or more stops leaving from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA). Here are some of the most popular stopovers between BVA and Istanbul:

    • Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

    • Vienna International Airport (VIE)

    • Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)

  • The journey to BVA from central Paris is around 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 72 kilometres or so.

  • Make departure day worry-free — stay near Beauvais-Tille Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Paris to Istanbul flight:

  • The on-time performance record of BVA is 66.39%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights that depart this airport reach their final stop as planned.

  • You'll find Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.

Arriving in Istanbul

Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • The distance from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is approximately 32 kilometres. It'll take you about 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • Book a hotel close to IST if you're coming in on a late flight from Paris to Istanbul. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:

  • Get your adventure underway by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Istanbul and beyond.

  • To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks ahead of your Paris to Istanbul flight.

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is about 31 kilometres from central Istanbul. Once you've hopped off your flight from Paris to Istanbul, it takes approximately 55 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.

  • You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.

  • After your flight from Paris to Istanbul, unwind at a hotel near SAW. These are some great options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:

  • Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent make collecting a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car quick and easy. These companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.

  • Don't pay more than you need to. Securing your ride four weeks before your arrival at SAW can land you a better rate.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • February is the quietest month for flights from Paris to Istanbul, while April is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Istanbul based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • Before locking in your Paris to Istanbul tickets, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 30ºC.

  • Look for cheap flights from Paris to Istanbul in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.

More about Istanbul

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Istanbul right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Paris to Istanbul:

  • Topkapi Palace and The Basilica Cistern are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Istanbul itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Galata Tower.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Istanbul has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered. About 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.

  • Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Start your sightseeing at Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.

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