⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Istanbul to Paris flights

Istanbul (IST) to Paris (PAR): 1,374 miles (2,212 km) great-circle, about 3h 15m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $177 round-trip on Wizz Air Malta, with 1 stop, departing May 31, 2026.

W4Wizz Air MaltaW43718
Depart
IST
Istanbul, Turkey
16:40
2026-05-31
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Arrive
PAR
Paris, France
Returns 08:35
2026-06-03
Stops
1 stop
Distance
1,374 mi
Est. nonstop time
3h 15m
Trip type
Round-trip
$177
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Istanbul to Paris fare fly?

$177 round-trip, Wizz Air Malta W43718, departing 2026-05-31 at 16:40, returning 2026-06-03. The recorded itinerary left on a Sunday, returning on a Wednesday 3 nights later; the fare was observed 36 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Istanbul from Paris?

  • Distance: 1,374 miles (2,212 km) great-circle, heading northwest (measured to Charles de Gaulle International Airport, CDG).
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 3h 15m.
  • Departure airport: Istanbul Airport (IST), Istanbul, Türkiye, UTC+3 on May 31, 2026.
  • Arrival: Paris (PAR, all airports), France, UTC+2 on May 31, 2026.
  • Time difference: Paris is 1 hour behind Istanbul on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, Türkiye to France.
  • Recorded itinerary: Wizz Air Malta W43718, 1 stop, round-trip, 3 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Istanbul to Paris fare compare with other routes from IST?

At $177, it ranked 13th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from IST (median $194). That is 12.9 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the IST median of 20.9 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from IST of similar length: Barcelona (1,378 mi) at $189 and Kazan (1,356 mi) at $307.

IST to PAR is the only one of 30 IST routes where Wizz Air Malta priced cheapest. It is the 7th longest of the 30 routes we track from IST.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Paris?

Of 63 departure airports with a fare to Paris, Istanbul (IST) ranked 28th at $177. Lowest: $44 from Milan (MXP); highest: $1813 from Auckland (AKL); 28 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): Ryanair (17), easyJet (4), WestJet (4), Condor (3), Wizz Air Malta (3) and Japan Airlines (2), plus 26 more.

Entry requirements

Do you need a visa to fly to France?

That depends on your passport and trip, so check the official source for France: European Commission: Schengen visa policy. Connecting elsewhere? Check that country's transit rules too.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones Europe/Istanbul, Europe/Paris; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Istanbul to Paris flight questions

How far is Istanbul from Paris by plane?

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Istanbul is about 1,374 miles (2,212 km) from Paris on a great-circle line from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG), heading northwest. PAR is the city code that covers every commercial airport in Paris; distances on this page are measured to Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG). It is the 7th longest of the 30 routes we track from IST. The recorded itinerary had 1 stop, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Paris?

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About 3h 15m nonstop by our estimate for 1,374 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Wizz Air Malta fare was with 1 stop. 63 airports in our feed had a fare to Paris; this one ranked 28th, and 28 of the 63 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Paris?

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On May 31, 2026, Istanbul was on UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) and Paris on UTC+2 (Europe/Paris), so Paris was 1 hour behind Istanbul: noon in Istanbul was 11:00 in Paris. Daylight saving changes it: in mid-January 2026 the gap is Paris 2 hours behind, in mid-July Paris 1 hour behind.

How much is a flight from Istanbul to Paris?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $177 per person round-trip on Wizz Air Malta flight W43718, departing May 31, 2026, returning June 3, 2026, with 1 stop. At $177, it ranked 13th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from IST (median $194). That is 12.9 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the IST median of 20.9 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Istanbul to Paris?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 1 stop; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. Into Paris, 28 of the 63 recorded fares were nonstop. From IST, 22 of 30 were. Routes from IST of similar length: Barcelona (1,378 mi) at $189 and Kazan (1,356 mi) at $307.

Which airports serve flights from Istanbul to Paris?

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It departs Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Türkiye, and arrives at Paris (PAR) in Paris, France. PAR is the city code that covers every commercial airport in Paris; distances on this page are measured to Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG). An international flight, Türkiye to France.

Where else near Paris can you fly from Istanbul?

Milan (MIL) $133Barcelona (BCN) $189Rome (ROM) $154Budapest (BUD) $102Belgrade (BEG) $222Tivat (TIV) $277All flights from Istanbul →

Other cities with flights to Paris

From Milan (MXP) $44From Manchester (MAN) $47From Copenhagen (CPH) $52From Dublin (DUB) $54From Barcelona (BCN) $58From Venice (VCE) $68

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