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✈️ Cheap flights from Paris to Istanbul
Compare Paris – Istanbul fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 2,213 km and takes around 3 h 20 min nonstop.
📏 Distance2,213 km (1,375 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 3 h 20 min nonstop
🕒 Time differenceIstanbul is 1 hour ahead of Paris
🛫 AirportsCDG, ORY, BVA → IST, SAW
💸 Cheapest monthMar 2027 – from $146
📅 Cheapest months to fly Paris → Istanbul
- $190Oct 26
- $167Nov 26
- $153Dec 26
- $167Jan 27
- $191Feb 27
- $146Mar 27
- $233Apr 27
- $220May 27
- $220Jun 27
- $245Jul 27
- $257Aug 27
- $252Sep 27
Lowest fares our Fare agent saw for each month. Prices change daily.
🌞 Best time to visit Türkiye
Best: April to June and September to October – warm, pleasant weather for sightseeing, hiking and swimming without the peak crowds.
Shoulder season: March and November – cooler and quieter, good for Istanbul and inland sights.
Weather by month in Istanbul
- 9°Jan🌧
- 10°Feb🌧
- 12°Mar⛅
- 17°Apr⛅
- 22°May⛅
- 27°Jun☀️
- 29°Jul☀️
- 29°Aug☀️
- 25°Sep⛅
- 20°Oct⛅
- 15°Nov🌧
- 11°Dec🌧
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
📍 Things to do when you land
- Float over Cappadocia – Drift in a hot-air balloon at sunrise above fairy chimneys, cave villages and rose-coloured valleys.
- Explore the Hagia Sophia – Stand beneath the vast dome of this landmark that has served as church, mosque and museum over 1,500 years.
- Shop at the Grand Bazaar – Lose yourself among thousands of shops selling carpets, lamps, spices and jewellery in one of the world's oldest covered markets.
- Walk ancient Ephesus – Stroll marble streets to the towering façade of the Library of Celsus in one of the best-preserved Roman cities anywhere.
💡 Tips for a cheaper ticket
Flights hackBe flexible by a few days
Use a fare calendar view and move your trip by one or two days – mid-week departures are usually the cheapest.
Money hackEat your big meal at lunch
Many restaurants serve a cheaper set lunch menu – the same food as dinner for a fraction of the price.
Paris to Istanbul flights: questions
How long is the flight from Paris to Istanbul?
A nonstop flight from Paris to Istanbul takes about 3 h 20 min for the 2,213 km (1,375 miles) trip. Flights with a connection take longer – usually 2 to 5 hours more.
How far is Istanbul from Paris?
Istanbul is about 2,213 km (1,375 miles) from Paris as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between Paris and Istanbul?
Right now Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Paris. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Paris to Istanbul?
Recently the lowest fares were in Mar 2027, from about $146. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve Paris and Istanbul?
From Paris: Charles de Gaulle Intl (CDG), Paris-Orly (ORY), Beauvais-Tillé airport (BVA). In Istanbul: İstanbul (IST), Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Intl (SAW).
Do I need a visa for Türkiye?
It depends on your passport – see our Türkiye visa & entry guide.
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