The distance between Paris and İstanbul is around 2,269km (1,410 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 20m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Paris to İstanbul by plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).
Pegasus Airlines
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Take the train to Wien Hbf then Videle and then to Halkali.
Multiple train operators
There are several options for getting from Paris to İstanbul by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $175 and will take around 2 days 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $185.
The distance between Paris and İstanbul is around 2,269km (1,410 miles).
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Paris and İstanbul by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Paris to İstanbul is to fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx $185.
The cheapest way to travel between Paris and İstanbul, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $175 for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and İstanbul. It typically takes around 2 days 3h and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Paris to İstanbul. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Wien Hbf, Videle and Halkali. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 3h.
Nightjet, Romanian Railways (CFR) and Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) run train services between Paris and İstanbul. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 2 days 3h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Paris and İstanbul. We recommend that you fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Sabiha Gokcen (SAW). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Yes you can fly from Paris and İstanbul. Flights depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and arrive at Istanbul (IST). The flight takes around 3h 25m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Paris and İstanbul with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 25m.
Turkish Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, KLM, Nouvel Air Tunisie, Ukraine International Airlines, British Airways, Pegasus Airlines, Transavia France and Air Algérie fly between Paris and İstanbul. Flights depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and and arrive into Istanbul (IST). These flights usually take around 3h 25m.
The flight from Paris to İstanbul typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and and arrive into Istanbul (IST).
The closest major airport to İstanbul is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) (SAW) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from İstanbul. Istanbul Airport (IST) (IST) and Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO) (EDO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Paris and İstanbul. The distance is around 2,723km (1,692 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paris to İstanbul is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around $295.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly to Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) + 2 similar | 4h 20m | $185($185) | every 10 mins | 2,317km (1,440 miles) |
Fly | 4h 20m | $295($295) | every 15 mins | 2,271km (1,411 miles) |
Fly to Istanbul (IST) | 4h 20m | $280($280) | every 10 mins | 2,269km (1,410 miles) |
Train | 2 days 3h | $175($175) | 5 times a week | 3,041km (1,889 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 1h | $490($490) | on demand | 2,723km (1,692 miles) |
Turkish Airlines
Air Serbia
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Romanian Railways (CFR)
Alpar Turizm
Union Ivkoni
Georg
The following major airports near İstanbul offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Turkey and internationally.