How to travel from Istanbul to Paris

International travel from Istanbul, Turkey to Paris, France is: Unrestricted.

Can I enter France if coming from Turkey?

Entry into France is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Turkey.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Paris if traveling from Istanbul?

Conditions of entry:

• There are no current restrictions

What measures do I need to follow in Paris, France due to the pandemic?

All travelers in France must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 3/22/23; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip between Istanbul and Paris.

The current restriction level for returning to Istanbul, Turkey from France is: Unrestricted.

Am I allowed to reenter Istanbul, Turkey from Paris, France?

Reentering Turkey is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Istanbul from Paris?

• There are no current restrictions

Which rules do I need to follow in Istanbul, Turkey regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Turkey must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
• Face masks: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 3/22/23. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Istanbul from Paris here.

You can travel from Istanbul to Paris 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Paris is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around $20 (€18) compared to other travel options to Paris:

A train is $25 (€22) less than a bus for this trip with tickets for a bus from Istanbul to Paris costing on average $45 (€40).

Taking a train is usually $92 (€81) less than taking a flight to Paris, which costs on average $112 (€99) for the same trip.

The fastest way from Istanbul to Paris is by flight with an average journey time of 3 h 35 min.

There are alternative travel options to Paris that can usually take longer:

In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 0 h 0 min.

In comparison, getting to Paris by train can take on average 0 h 0 min.

You should expect to travel around 1397 miles (2253 km) between Istanbul and Paris.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Istanbul to Paris:

• Buses mostly leave from Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler) and tend to arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
• Flights mostly depart from Istanbul Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
• Trains mostly leave from Marmaray Sirkeci İstasyonu and tend to arrive in Paris Gare de Lyon.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Istanbul to Paris, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Transavia France can get you to Paris by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Transavia France from Istanbul to Paris for $112 (€99) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Istanbul to Paris with the following travel companies:

• You can book a direct flight with Transavia France, Air France, pegasus or Turkish Airlines.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Paris as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Istanbul and Paris.

Before traveling from Istanbul to Paris, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket is costing on average $45 (€40) one way for this journey.
• A plane ticket costs $112 (€99) one way on average for this trip.
• A train ticket for this route is costing $20 (€18) one way on average.

But we recommend booking Istanbul to Paris tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.