How to get from Paris to Istanbul
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Istanbul. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 3h 40m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 2252 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on August 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
2252 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €74Checked Sep 8 | 3h 40mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €158Checked Sep 6 | 50h 50m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€74Checked Sep 83h 40m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€158Checked Sep 650h 50m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Paris to Istanbul: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Paris Orly → Istanbul Airportflight
Transavia France·3h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, Paris to Istanbul
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€74October 2026
€80Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Transavia FranceParis Orly-Istanbul AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusParis-Ljubljana, Ljubljana-SofiaBook →
ArdaTurSofia-IstanbulBook →On this route you travel with Transavia France, FlixBus, ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paris to Istanbul works
Start with a Transavia France flight from Paris to Istanbul, about 3h 40m. In total it's roughly €69 over 3h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Paris to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paris to Istanbul?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 3h 40m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Istanbul from Paris?
About 2252 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 €88 to €255. 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?
About 3h 40m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
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?
On this route you travel with Transavia France, FlixBus, ArdaTur.
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 an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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