Flying from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Istanbul Airport.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Paris.
Every week, there are 51 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. If you'd like to take off early, select the 07:00 Turkish Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 22:55 with Air France.
Leave enough time to make your CDG to IST flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Istanbul (and then discovering more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a breeze with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Istanbul Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Turkish Airlines.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Istanbul Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between CDG and IST:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Istanbul Airport flight is R 1,818. A round-trip ticket right now is R 2,547. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book one month before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CDG to IST.
The cheapest month for flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Istanbul Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Picking up cheap flights from CDG to IST is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Istanbul Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Of all flights departing from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, 65% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport from central Paris, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near CDG. Whether you're catching an early flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Istanbul Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)
If you're arriving on a late Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Istanbul Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near IST:
Pick up a Istanbul Airport rental car and discover Istanbul and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Istanbul Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Airport, Istanbul is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)
The quietest month for a flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Istanbul Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Istanbul based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Istanbul Airport for July if you want to go to Istanbul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CDG to IST in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Start your sightseeing at Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.

















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