Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Istanbul (CDG–IST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CDG–IST is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 1,374 miles in approximately 2h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 163 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK Turkish Airlines Also: 3U, 6E | 48 | 32B, 32Q, 333, 33X, 77X | 2h53-4h20 | – | Star Alliance | 3U, 6E |
| AF Air France Also: G3 | 7 | 223 | 3h25 | – | SkyTeam | G3 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Istanbul from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)
| Metric | CDG→IST | ORY→IST |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from CDG | – | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 90 | 8 |
| Flight time | 2h 53m | 2h 55m |
Travel Essentials
CDG: CEST · IST: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), it's 7:00 PM in Istanbul.
French passport holders enter Turkey visa-free for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. No advance authorization or eVisa is needed. You can enter with a passport or a French national ID card. Turkey accepts French passports that have expired within the last 5 years, though carrying a valid one avoids hassle at check-in.
RER B train runs from central Paris (Châtelet–Les Halles, Gare du Nord) to CDG T2 in 30–35 minutes (€11.80, RATP fare). From T2, a free CDGVAL people mover covers T1 and T3. Train frequency is every 10–15 minutes; service runs from around 5am to midnight.
Taxis from Paris have a fixed fare: €55 to the Right Bank (most of central Paris), €65 to the Left Bank. Journey time is 30–60 minutes depending on traffic on the A1. Ride-hail (Uber, Bolt) is often cheaper. Buses (Le Bus Direct) run from major Left Bank and Right Bank stops (€17).
M11 Metro to Gayrettepe takes about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart) with connections to M2 (Taksim) and M7. Runs from 5am to midnight. The metro bypasses O-7 motorway traffic, which is frequently heavy into the city.Havaist buses serve major destinations including Taksim, Kadıköy (European and Asian sides), and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (₺50–80). Taxis from arrivals are metered; insist on the meter. Journey to Sultanahmet or Taksim costs ₺400–700 depending on traffic. Rental cars available. Hotel shuttles common for business hotels near the city.
The new airport sits 35km from central Istanbul on the European side, slightly inland and exposed to Black Sea weather systems. Winters (December–March) are cold (0–8°C) with fog, rain, and occasional snow. Snow on the exposed plateau is more likely than in the city. Ice on taxiways causes delays.
Summers are warm (25–32°C) with dry, reliable weather. Spring and fall bring heavy rain and strong northerly winds (Poyraz) that can affect smaller aircraft. Fog is the primary low-season disruption risk. The airport's elevated position makes it slightly windier than the Atatürk site it replaced.
CDG–IST Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CDG to IST
Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and İstanbul Airport (IST) are connected by nonstop service from Air France and Turkish Airlines. With 90 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CDG to IST Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CDG to IST ranges from 2 hours 53 minutes to 4 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,374 miles (2,212 km). There are approximately 90 weekly flights outbound and 117 return, totaling 207 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
163 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via STR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne) (ORY).