How long does the flight from Istanbul to Paris take?

Flight time from Istanbul (IST) to Paris (CDG) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. Check the exact duration in the search results above, where we show block time per itinerary along with stop count.

Which airlines fly from Istanbul to Paris?

Airline availability for IST to CDG changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. Our search above pulls live schedules and returns the airlines currently selling this route, both direct and connecting. Codeshare and interline itineraries are included, so you may see results operated by one carrier but sold by another.

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Paris?

Direct (nonstop) availability on IST to CDG varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons. Use our search above with flexible dates to see which days actually have nonstop options.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Paris?

Prices on IST to CDG shift with seasonality, school holidays, and major events at both ends. Our 12-month price calendar below the search results shows the lowest fare found per departure date, which makes it easy to spot the cheapest weeks at a glance. Flexibility of a few days around your target date often unlocks significantly lower fares.

Istanbul to Paris flights

Direct and connecting flights from Istanbul (IST) to Paris (CDG). Compare airlines, aircraft, and fares.

Distance: 2,214 km (1,376 mi)
Flight time: ~2h 56m
Airlines: 1
Aircraft types: 4

Airlines flying IST → CDG

Airline	Aircraft types	Observations
Turkish Airlines	4	4

Aircraft on this route

Airbus A330 — 1 operator
Airbus A350 — 1 operator
Airbus A321 — 1 operator
Airbus A321 — 1 operator

Airport details

Departure: Istanbul Airport (IST)

City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey
IATA / ICAO: IST / LTFM

Arrival: Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG)

City: Paris
Country: France
IATA / ICAO: CDG / LFPG

Operating airlines

Air France (AF)
Turkish Airlines (TK)

Distance: 2217 km. Duration: 225 minutes.

Other routes from Istanbul

Other routes to Paris

Typical fares by aircraft on this route

Aircraft	Median	Range	Operators
Airbus A220 (C Series)	€140	€139–141	Air France
Airbus A321 (all variants)	€157	€123–323	Turkish Airlines
Airbus A330 (all variants)	€157	€123–323	Turkish Airlines
Airbus A321 (all variants)	€157	€123–323	Turkish Airlines
Airbus A330 (all variants)	€157	€123–323	Turkish Airlines
Airbus A350	€157	€123–323	Turkish Airlines

Based on 581 recent fare observations.

Frequently asked questions

How many airlines fly IST to CDG?

1 airline operates the IST to CDG route in our 90-day observed dataset.

What aircraft fly the IST-CDG route?

The most commonly observed aircraft on IST to CDG include: Airbus A330, Airbus A350, Airbus A321.

How long is the Istanbul to Paris flight?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul (IST) to Paris (CDG) is approximately 2h 56m, based on a cruise speed of 850 km/h.

What's the distance from Istanbul to Paris?

The great-circle distance from Istanbul (IST) to Paris (CDG) is approximately 2,214 km (1,376 miles).

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