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Flights Paris → Istanbul

CDG → SAW

8.3
Average risk (Low)
1
Airlines

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.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~2,275 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €400 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Paris (CDG) → Istanbul (SAW) route is operated by Turkish Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.3/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). 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 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure).

Route facts

Time difference
1h ahead
Arrival (dest. local time)
18:16
Elevation SAW
312 ft
Typical aircraft
Boeing 737-800
Est. CO₂/passenger
~228 kg

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Frequently asked questions about CDG-SAW

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.

Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Istanbul, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.

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.