Flying from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 45 minutes.
Paris is two hours behind Istanbul and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Every week, there are 51 Istanbul Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights. To take off early, opt for the 04:20 Air France flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 20:35 with Turkish Airlines.
To ensure you get on your IST to CDG flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Jetting into Paris (and then discovering more of France!) is a cinch with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Turkish Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Istanbul Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between IST and CDG include:
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Bologna International Airport
Zagreb Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Currently, R 1,577 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,550. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book two months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IST to CDG.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from IST to CDG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near IST? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Istanbul Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Paris and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Paris. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Istanbul Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IST to CDG in January. Average temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of France
You've done Paris, now it's time to explore more of France. Journey about 386 kilometres south-east to Lyon to tick off its popular sights. From Fête Des Lumières to Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in France, consider Nantes, roughly 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. Machines of the Isle Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Basilique Saint Nicolas are highlights.