Cheap flights from Paris to Istanbul

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Cheapest round-trip flights€134
TransaviaNonstop4 hrMon, May 25 — Sun, May 31
The cheapest round-trip flight from Paris to Istanbul is currently €134
Cheapest one-way flight€73
TransaviaNonstop4 hrFri, Mar 6
The cheapest one-way flight from Paris to Istanbul is currently €73
Last-minute weekend getaway€244
TransaviaNonstop4 hrFri, Mar 6 — Sun, Mar 8
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Paris to Istanbul is currently €244
Cheapest business class flights€611
Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines1 stop17 hrThu, Apr 30 — Wed, May 6
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Paris to Istanbul is currently €611
Fastest flight3 hr 25 minThe fastest nonstop flight from Paris to Istanbul takes 3 hr 25 min
Nonstop flightsEvery dayThere are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Paris to Istanbul is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
January
Prices in January are usually between €145 and €190.

Popular airlines from Paris to Istanbul

  • Turkish Airlines
    Nonstop
    from €261
    Typical price: €255–630
    45 weekly nonstop flights
    CDG - ISTEvery day
  • Pegasus
    Nonstop
    from €164
    Typical price: €190–530
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    ORY - SAWEvery day
  • Transavia
    Nonstop
    from €134
    Typical price: €160–400
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    ORY - IST, SAWEvery day
  • AJet
    Nonstop
    from €173
    Typical price: €185–520
    11 weekly nonstop flights
    CDG - SAWEvery day
    16 weekly connecting flights
    CDG - SAWEvery Mon, Fri, Sat
  • Air France
    Nonstop
    from €197
    Typical price: €235–610
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    CDG - ISTEvery day
  • Qatar Airways
    38 weekly connecting flights
    CDG - IST, SAWEvery day

Popular airports near Paris

  • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
    ParisFrance38 min22 km
  • Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
    ParisFrance33 min15 km
  • Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA)
    ParisFrance1 hr 25 min68 km
  • Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)
    BrusselsBelgium3 hr 8 min234 km

Popular airports near Istanbul

  • Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
    IstanbulTürkiye1 hr 1 min30 km
  • Istanbul Airport (IST)
    IstanbulTürkiye46 min34 km
  • Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)
    BursaTürkiye2 hr 22 min96 km
  • Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)
    TekirdağTürkiye1 hr 32 min90 km

Frequently asked questions about flying from Paris to Istanbul

The cheapest flights from Paris to Istanbul are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from €135 to €230.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Paris to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Transavia from €134. The cheapest one-way flight was with Transavia from €73.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Paris to Istanbul is €261, flying from May 21 to May 28.
  • The cheapest Pegasus flight from Paris to Istanbul is €164, flying from May 23 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Transavia flight from Paris to Istanbul is €134, flying from May 25 to May 31.
  • The cheapest AJet flight from Paris to Istanbul is €173, flying from May 22 to May 31.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Paris to Istanbul is €197, flying from Mar 16 to Mar 23.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Paris to Istanbul starts at €134 from Mon, May 25 to Sun, May 31. The cheapest one-way flight starts at €73 and departs on Fri, Mar 6.
3 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Paris to Istanbul.
Istanbul is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive May–Sep, when the weather is warm to hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) are cold and wet, and often snowy. Local events include the International Istanbul Film Festival (Apr) and Istanbul Music Festival (Jun).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Paris to Istanbul.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Paris to Istanbul really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Paris to Istanbul.

In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 45 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Istanbul Airport (IST).

In terms of flights, Qatar Airways is the most popular. Qatar Airways offers 38 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

Other popular airlines flying from Paris to Istanbul are:
  • Pegasus offers 14 nonstop flights per week. Pegasus flies from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
  • Transavia offers 14 nonstop flights per week. Transavia flies from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
  • AJet offers 11 nonstop flights and 16 connecting flights per week. AJet flies from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
  • Air France offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Air France flies from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Paris and Istanbul.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Paris to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Transavia from €134. The cheapest one-way flight was with Transavia from €73.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Paris to Istanbul is €261, flying from May 21 to May 28.
  • The cheapest Pegasus flight from Paris to Istanbul is €164, flying from May 23 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Transavia flight from Paris to Istanbul is €134, flying from May 25 to May 31.
  • The cheapest AJet flight from Paris to Istanbul is €173, flying from May 22 to May 31.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Paris to Istanbul is €197, flying from Mar 16 to Mar 23.
Turkish Airlines, Air France, AJet, Transavia and Pegasus fly direct from Paris to Istanbul.
  • There are 45 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Paris to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 Pegasus direct flights from Paris to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 Transavia direct flights from Paris to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 11 AJet direct flights from Paris to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Air France direct flights from Paris to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Paris and Istanbul at price €244 is offered by Transavia from Fri, Mar 6 to Sun, Mar 8.
Turkish Airlines, Air France, AJet, Transavia and Pegasus fly direct from Paris to Istanbul.
  • There are 45 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Paris to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 Pegasus direct flights from Paris to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 Transavia direct flights from Paris to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 11 AJet direct flights from Paris to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Air France direct flights from Paris to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Paris to Istanbul on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Paris and Istanbul start at €134 from Mon, May 25 to Sun, May 31 with Transavia.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Paris to Istanbul, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Paris and Istanbul start at €611 from Thu, Apr 30 to Wed, May 6 with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Paris and Istanbul start at €134 from Mon, May 25 to Sun, May 31.
To book business class trips from Paris to Istanbul, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Paris and Istanbul starts at €244 from Fri, Mar 6 to Sun, Mar 8 with Transavia.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Paris and Istanbul at price €244 is offered by Transavia from Fri, Mar 6 to Sun, Mar 8.
To find last-minute flight deals from Paris to Istanbul, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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