How to get from Paris to Istanbul
A real 4-leg route: bus, flight. Door to door 12h 45m, from €232.
We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Istanbul. The most useful door-to-door route takes 12h 45m by bus, flight, 3 transfers. The two cities are about 2252 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €69, on Fri, Aug 21.
This fare comes from a search on September 3, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
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 → Paris - Champigny-sur-MarnebusLocal bus·45m
- 2Paris - Champigny-sur-Marne → Paris Charles de GaullebusLocal bus·45m
- 3Paris Charles de Gaulle → Munich Airportflight
Air France·1h 35m - 4Munich Airport → Sabiha Gökçen Airportflight
Pegasus Airlines·2h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Paris to Istanbul prices by travel date
Gold is the cheapest day we found. Tap a day and the panel and the button lock to that date.
2 ways from Paris to Istanbul: flight, bus
How the trip from Paris to Istanbul works
Start with a Local bus bus from Paris to Paris - Champigny-sur-Marne, about 45 min. Transfer in Paris - Champigny-sur-Marne and continue by Local bus bus on to Paris (45 min). Transfer in Paris and continue by Air France flight on to Munich (1h 35m). Transfer in Munich and continue by Pegasus Airlines flight on to Istanbul (2h 40m). In total it's roughly €232 over 12h 45m, 3 transfers.
Along the way to Istanbul
DepartureParisChange hereParis - Champigny-sur-MarneChange hereParis Charles de GaulleWho runs Paris to Istanbul
Air FranceParis Charles de Gaulle-Munich AirportSee live options and dates →Pegasus AirlinesMunich Airport-Sabiha Gökçen AirportSee live options and dates →
LufthansaSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Local bus, Air France, Pegasus Airlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Paris to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paris to Istanbul?+−
The most useful route takes about 12h 45m by bus, flight, 3 transfers.
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 €232 to €282. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Paris to Istanbul?+−
The most useful route we found connects: 3 transfers, 12h 45m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Paris to Istanbul?+−
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 12h 45m. About 7h of that is waiting between legs.
What are the airport codes for Paris and Istanbul?+−
Paris is ORY and Istanbul is SAW, so this route is usually written ORY to SAW.
Which operators run Paris to Istanbul?+−
On this route you travel with Local bus, Air France, Pegasus Airlines.
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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- ORY to SAW