How to get from Paris to Istanbul
We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Istanbul. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 40m by flight with no transfer. The two cities are about 2219 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
Indicative price from a recent search, updated regularly. Confirm the live fare and seats with the provider at checkout. Routavio adds no booking fee.
Paris to Istanbul: cheapest or fastest?
| Price | Duration | Transfers | Transport | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended | $82 | 3h 40m | direct | flight |
| Cheapest found | $79 | 3h 40m | direct | flight |
| Fastest found | $170 | 3h 20m | direct | flight |
| No flights | $213 | 49h 10m | 1 transfer | bus |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
The journey, step by step
- 1flightParis → Istanbul
Transavia France
How the trip from Paris to Istanbul works
Start with a TO flight from Paris to Istanbul, about 3h 40m. In total it's roughly EUR 72 over 3h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Who runs Paris to Istanbul
The Paris to Istanbul route is operated by Transavia France. You book directly with them; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Paris to Istanbul prices by travel date
The cheapest price we found for each upcoming date we checked.
Getting from Paris to Istanbul without flying
There is a ground route from Paris to Istanbul: about 49h 10m by bus. Slower than flying, but you skip the airport entirely.
Paris to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paris to Istanbul?
The most useful route takes about 3h 40m by flight, with no transfer.
How far is Istanbul from Paris?
About 2219 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Paris to Istanbul cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €69 to €72. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Paris to Istanbul?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 3h 40m.
How long is the flight from Paris to Istanbul?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 3h 40m.
What are the airport codes for Paris and Istanbul?
Paris is ORY and Istanbul is IST, so this route is usually written ORY to IST.
Which operators run Paris to Istanbul?
This route is run by Transavia France. You book directly with them.
Can you get from Paris to Istanbul without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 49h 10m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Paris to Istanbul?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or a trusted partner. We never add a booking fee, so the price you see is the price you pay there.
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