Flying from Paris to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): What you need to know
When searching for your flight from Paris to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), there's a good selection of airports you can jet off from. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are Paris's major terminals.
Book a direct Paris to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 3 hours 35 minutes.
Istanbul is two hours ahead of Paris. Istanbul Ataturk Airport is located in Istanbul, which follows the UTC+3 timezone.
The most popular route is from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), with 52 direct services every week. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from CDG to IST is the 7am Turkish Airlines option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 10:55pm with Air France.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Paris to IST. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Paris to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) can be booked from this terminal.
When departing from CDG, you can catch a direct flight from Paris to Istanbul Ataturk Airport with Turkish Airlines.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between CDG and IST is Turkish Airlines.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Paris to IST. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Paris, CDG can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Paris to Istanbul Ataturk Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just the thing:
61.46% of flights leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Think about kicking off your trip from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). You can book a direct Paris to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) flight ticket with departures from here.
Take a direct flight from Paris to IST with Transavia France. This is one of the leading carriers that operates this route out of ORY.
On the ORY to IST route, Transavia France is the preferred choice for many passengers.
Break up your flight from Paris to Istanbul Ataturk Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Paris Orly Airport and IST are:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
ORY is around 19 kilometres from central Paris. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 55 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Paris Orly Airport the day before your Paris to IST flight:
75.56% of flights out of Paris Orly Airport arrive according to schedule.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Choosing a flight ticket from Paris to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) with one or more stops can give you more departure time choices and access to cheaper fares. When flying from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA), here's where you can make a pit stop at on the way to IST:
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)
Skopje International Airport (SKP)
The trip to BVA from the centre of Paris is around 2 hours 20 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 88 kilometres or so.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Beauvais-Tille Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Paris to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights land as expected. At BVA, that rate is 66.39%.
The address of Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Paris to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Istanbul and beyond.
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Paris to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Istanbul. How long it takes to get there by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
At the moment, $113 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $222. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Paris to IST, book your flight ticket one month ahead of your departure date.
The best month for finding cheap Paris to Istanbul Ataturk Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
February is the quietest month for flights from Paris to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), while August is the busiest. Work out the best time to go to Istanbul based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book a Paris to IST flight ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Istanbul to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Paris to Istanbul Ataturk Airport around that time if you like 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 options once you've locked in your flight from Paris to Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Hagia Sophia History Museum, Hagia Sophia Museum and Historic Areas of Istanbul are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Istanbul itinerary.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) you'll want to see. About 225 kilometres south-east of Istanbul, a visit to Eskisehir will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Eskişehir, Eskişehir and Eskişehir Odunpazarı Evleri.
Around 153 kilometres east of Istanbul, Adapazarı is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). No visit is complete without checking out Ozanlar Ulu Cami, Güllük Cami and Valide Cami.
