Travelling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 40 minutes.
Paris's timezone is UTC+1, making Paris two hours behind Istanbul.
Flights from IST to CDG start at 06:45 — the earliest with Air France. The last departure is at 20:30 with Turkish Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 73 weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your IST to CDG flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Air France is your ticket to exploring Paris (and maybe even some other great corners of France!). Browse the direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most travellers choose to fly with Air France on this route.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between IST and CDG:
Franjo Tudman Airport
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
Venice Marco Polo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight is Rs20,842. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs44,298. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from IST to CDG, reserve your trip eight months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near IST:
Arriving at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you're coming in on a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CDG:
Explore without limits with a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and find adventure across Paris and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Charles de Gaulle Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
From Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Paris. If you like a quieter vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Paris, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 29ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from IST to CDG in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of France
You've done Paris, now it's time to discover other corners of France. Journey around 386 kilometres south-east to Lyon to tick off its must-visit sights. From Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere to Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Nantes is another standout destination in France and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. No trip is complete without a visit to Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.