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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.RM673 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Oct, returning Mon, 13 Oct.Return flight with Transavia France.Outbound direct flight with Transavia France departs from Paris Orly on Fri, 3 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Transavia France departs from Istanbul on Mon, 13 Oct, arriving in Paris Orly.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM673, select.
Istanbul.RM726 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Mar, returning Sun, 15 Mar.Return flight with Transavia France.Outbound direct flight with Transavia France departs from Paris Orly on Thu, 12 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Transavia France departs from Istanbul on Sun, 15 Mar, arriving in Paris Orly.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM726, select.
Istanbul.RM726 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Dec, returning Mon, 8 Dec.Return flight with Transavia France.Outbound direct flight with Transavia France departs from Paris Orly on Mon, 1 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Transavia France departs from Istanbul on Mon, 8 Dec, arriving in Paris Orly.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM726, select.
Istanbul.RM726 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Feb, returning Wed, 11 Feb.Return flight with Transavia France.Outbound direct flight with Transavia France departs from Paris Orly on Sun, 8 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Transavia France departs from Istanbul on Wed, 11 Feb, arriving in Paris Orly.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM726, select.
Istanbul.RM726 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Aug, returning Wed, 3 Sep.Return flight with Transavia France.Outbound direct flight with Transavia France departs from Paris Orly on Fri, 29 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Transavia France departs from Istanbul on Wed, 3 Sep, arriving in Paris Orly.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM726, select.
Istanbul.RM740 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Sep, returning Wed, 1 Oct.Return flight with Transavia France.Outbound direct flight with Transavia France departs from Paris Orly on Fri, 5 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Transavia France departs from Istanbul on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Paris Orly.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM740, select.
Istanbul.RM759 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Sep, returning Mon, 29 Sep.Return flight with Transavia France.Outbound direct flight with Transavia France departs from Paris Orly on Mon, 1 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Transavia France departs from Istanbul on Mon, 29 Sep, arriving in Paris Orly.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM759, select.
Istanbul.RM764 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Jan, returning Tue, 3 Feb.Return flight with Transavia France.Outbound direct flight with Transavia France departs from Paris Orly on Fri, 30 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Transavia France departs from Istanbul on Tue, 3 Feb, arriving in Paris Orly.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM764, 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 October.
May
from RM1,283
Jun
from RM764
Jul
from RM985
Aug
from RM1,056
Sep
from RM759
Oct
from RM673
Nov
from RM769
Dec
from RM726
Jan
from RM769
Feb
from RM726
Mar
from RM726
Apr
from RM1,006

Direct flights from Paris to Istanbul

Paris to Istanbul: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Paris to Istanbul below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Istanbul.

Paris to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM673
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time3 hrs, 40 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week327

Finding cheap flights from Paris to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Paris to Istanbul is RM673. 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 39 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 May 2025, there are 327 flights per week flying from Paris to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Paris to Istanbul is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Paris to Istanbul Airport on Friday, 3 October 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 39 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.
The cheapest airline that flies to Istanbul is Transavia France .

Travelling from Paris to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know

  • You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from Paris to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Check out your options for jetting out of Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).

  • Approximately 3 hours 32 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Paris to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

  • Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Paris. Istanbul Ataturk Airport is located in Istanbul, which operates on the UTC+3 timezone.

  • The busiest route is from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), with 72 direct weekly services. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from CDG to IST is the 06:20 Transavia France service. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 22:00 with Transavia France.

  • Your flight from Paris to IST won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.

Airports in Paris

Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

  • Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Paris to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) can be booked from this terminal.

  • You'll find a direct flight from Paris to Istanbul Ataturk Airport with Air France. This well-known airline operates services from CDG.

  • Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Paris to IST. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:

    • Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)

  • From the centre of Paris, CDG is approximately 27 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to find the best way to reach the terminal.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from Paris to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to Charles de Gaulle Airport:

Paris Orly Airport (ORY)

  • Looking for other options for a direct flight from Paris to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)? Browse the fares departing from Paris Orly Airport (ORY).

  • Turkish Airlines offers direct flights from Paris to IST leaving from ORY. Book your preferred aisle (or window) seat and reach your destination in a single journey.

  • Break up your flight from Paris to Istanbul Ataturk Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Top stopovers between Paris Orly Airport and IST are:

    • Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)

    • Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)

    • Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)

  • ORY is around 19 kilometres from central Paris. It'll take 34 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 57 minutes.

  • Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Paris to IST, chill out in one of these hotels close to Paris Orly Airport:

About Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

  • From Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • It typically takes 1 hour and 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • For a one-way ticket from Paris to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, RM356 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight starting from RM673. These are currently the lowest fares but are subject to change depending on availability.

  • Book 9 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from Paris to IST.

  • June is the cheapest month for tickets from Paris to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for each month.

  • Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. We'll get in touch straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you from looking for cheap tickets from Paris to IST every day.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Paris to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

The best time to fly from Paris to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Paris to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. August is the most popular month for a trip to Istanbul. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.

  • Book your flight from Paris to IST for August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Istanbul to range from 20ºC to 30ºC.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap flights from Paris to Istanbul Ataturk Airport sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Istanbul

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Istanbul right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Paris to Istanbul Ataturk Airport:

  • One of the best ways to get a feel for Istanbul is to check out its most popular sights. Highlights include Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower.

Complete your Istanbul trip with a car rental

  • We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Paris to Istanbul Ataturk Airport to track down your perfect ride. Check out our car rentals in Istanbul and easily compare your options. Plus we give you all the info you need to know, from the most popular car type to the best time to book.

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