How to travel from Paris to Istanbul

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from Paris to Istanbul

How to get from Paris to Istanbul by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Paris to Istanbul is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Transavia FranceTO3300
08:10AM3h30
Paris Orly Airport
01:40PMIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
1121One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Transavia FranceTO3300
08:10AM3h30
Paris Orly Airport
01:40PMIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
1121One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Transavia FranceTO3300
08:10AM3h30
Paris Orly Airport
01:40PMIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
1121One-way
0 transfers

Other options

AJetVF12
04:55PM3h35
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
10:30PMIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
1201One-way
0 transfers
Pegasus AirlinesPC1134
11:50AM3h30
Paris Orly Airport
05:20PMIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
1311One-way
0 transfers
Transavia FranceTO3288
01:20PM3h45
Paris Orly Airport
07:05PMIstanbul Airport
1361One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Paris to Istanbul

Travel to Istanbul easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Paris to Istanbul.

FAQs
You can travel between Paris and Istanbul by flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Istanbul is a flight with an average price of €79.
The fastest way to travel from Paris to Istanbul is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 30m.
The Paris to Istanbul distance is approximately 2253 km.
The average frequency per day from Paris to Istanbul is:
  • Around 99 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Istanbul as scheduled services by flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Istanbul:
  • Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Istanbul Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Istanbul, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Istanbul by bus.
  • Travel with Transavia France, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, AJet, Air France, LOT Polish Airlines, Air Serbia, Lufthansa, Aegean Airlines, KLM, Vueling Airlines, tarom, Air Moldova, ITA, Air Algerie, Fly One, Norwegian Air to go to Istanbul by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Paris to Istanbul:
  • 13 direct flights per day with Transavia France, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, AJet, Air France.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Istanbul often also extend their vacation to go to Sofia, Antalya, İzmir, Athens, Ankara. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Istanbul and these popular destinations at a great price.

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