Cheap flights from Istanbul to Paris

December tends to have the lowest fares for this route, though prices appear across all twelve months from October through September. School holidays in Turkey and France drive demand spikes, as does the Christmas period when business travel merges with family visits. Booking several weeks ahead usually secures better rates than last-minute purchases.

Full-service carriers like Turkish Airlines and LOT Polish Airlines include checked baggage and meals in their fares. Low-cost options such as Pegasus, Easyjet, Wizz Air, Transavia France, Ajet and Sky Express keep base prices lower but charge separately for bags, seat selection and sometimes even water. Connecting flights through Belgrade on Air Serbia or Bucharest on Tarom add travel time but may offer competitive pricing.

Getting from the airport into central Paris involves train, bus or taxi depending on which terminal you land at. Beauvais Tille sits furthest from the city center with a shuttle service, while Orly and Charles De Gaulle both connect via RER trains and buses. Allow extra time if arriving during rush hours or when flight delays push arrivals together.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, E · 230 V

Language

French

Emergency number

112, 15, 17

Driving side

right

Calling code

+33

Internet domain

.fr

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Paris

2.1 M (2023)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/Paris)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether your ticket uses Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen since they are far apart in the city.
• Verify baggage allowance on low-cost carriers before adding fees at checkout.
• Confirm if connecting flights are on one booking or separate tickets when routing through another airport.
• Bring valid passport and any required documents for entry into France.
• Consider how school holidays affect both departure and arrival prices during peak periods.