Travelling from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Istanbul: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 4 hours 5 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Paris Orly Airport to Istanbul.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3. The city is two hours ahead of Paris, where Paris Orly Airport is located.
You can pick from 18 services each week between Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). This is the most popular flight route.
To avoid rushing for your ORY to Istanbul flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a popular month like August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can book a direct Paris Orly Airport to Istanbul ticket. Start your trip at ORY and end it at Istanbul Airport (IST).
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We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from ORY to Istanbul with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Geneva Airport (GVA)
Travelling from central Paris to ORY takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a hotel near ORY? If you're catching an early flight from Paris Orly Airport to Istanbul, these stays set you up for a seamless send-off:
Paris Orly Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from ORY touch down on schedule 80% of the time.
The address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Istanbul
ج.م. 4,427 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Paris Orly Airport to Istanbul flight. A return plane ticket starts at ج.م. 6,827. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Book six months before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from ORY to Istanbul.
Plan your trip for November. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Paris Orly Airport to Istanbul tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the cheapest price across every month.
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Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
The distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is roughly 40 kilometres. It'll take you about 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour 10 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Paris Orly Airport to Istanbul. Check in to one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Istanbul Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from ORY to Istanbul.
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Once your flight from Paris Orly Airport to Istanbul has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
Following your ORY to Istanbul flight, rest your head at a hotel near SAW. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Booking your ride from SAW four weeks in advance often means better deals and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Istanbul
August is the busiest month for flights from Paris Orly Airport to Istanbul. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Istanbul in February.
When booking your Paris Orly Airport to Istanbul plane ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from ORY to Istanbul in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.
More about Istanbul
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Istanbul right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Paris Orly Airport to Istanbul:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Historic Areas of Istanbul, Hagia Sophia Museum and Hagia Sophia History Museum are must-do's during your Istanbul adventure.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Izmir is another favourite destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres southwest of Istanbul. No journey is complete without a visit to Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.
