Flights Paris → Istanbul
CDG → SAW
How long is the flight from Paris to Istanbul?
The flight from Paris (CDG) to Istanbul (SAW) takes about 3h 16m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route operates between Paris and Istanbul, using a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The airport in Paris has been open since 1974, while the destination airport in Istanbul serves over 48 million passengers annually.
The Paris (CDG) → Istanbul (SAW) route is operated by Turkish Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 3.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 minutes.
Heading to Istanbul: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Paris (CDG) to Istanbul (SAW) heads east for about 2,275 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 16m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 min (atfm); arriving into Istanbul it is 3.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Frequently asked questions about CDG-SAW
The flight from Paris (CDG) to Istanbul (SAW) takes about 3h 16m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Turkish Airlines.
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The Paris-Istanbul route is about 2,275 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
