Flying from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Paris Orly Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is 4 hours.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Paris.
Take your pick of 17 weekly Paris Orly Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights. The 06:20 departure with Transavia France is the earliest available. Transavia France operates the latest service of the day at 22:00.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your ORY to IST flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Getting to Istanbul (and then exploring more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a snap with Transavia France. This popular airline has direct flights from Paris Orly Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Transavia France.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Paris Orly Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ORY and IST:
Dubrovnik Airport
Cote D'Azur Airport
Venice Marco Polo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
$116 is the best price for a one-way Paris Orly Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. A return flight starts from $231. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Book ten months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ORY to IST.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Paris Orly Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from ORY to IST.
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Handy information about Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
ORY's address is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Of all flights leaving Paris Orly Airport, 75.56% land on schedule at their destination.
Paris Orly Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Paris. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Paris Orly Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near ORY:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Paris Orly Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Grab an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car and explore Istanbul and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are top providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The quietest month for a flight from Paris Orly Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is February, while April is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Istanbul based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Paris Orly Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for August if you want to visit Istanbul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ORY to IST around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
If you're eager to discover another side of Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are key highlights.