Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne) to Istanbul (ORY–IST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ORY–IST is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Transavia France leads the route. The flight covers 1,378 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 73 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TO Transavia France | 8 | 32N, 73H | 2h55-3h40 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Istanbul from Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)
| Metric | ORY→IST | CDG→IST |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORY | – | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 8 | 90 |
| Flight time | 2h 55m | 2h 53m |
Travel Essentials
ORY: CEST · IST: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), 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.
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.
ORY–IST Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORY to IST
Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) and İstanbul Airport (IST) are connected by nonstop service from Transavia France. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ORY to IST Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORY to IST ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes to 3 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,378 miles (2,217 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
73 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via AAE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG).