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Flights from Paphos to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Paphos to Istanbul. The fastest way is one stop via Athens or Tel Aviv Yafo, about 5h 33m door to door (3 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 4h 41m
PFOISTATH

Paphos to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey4h 41mVia Athens, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Athens or Tel Aviv Yafo

Best ways to fly from Paphos to Istanbul

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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PFO Athens (ATH) IST
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Ryanair · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express (Greece)
Mon23:45 PFO01:05 ATH3h 10m connection04:15 ATH05:18 ISTRyanair + Turkish Airlines
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 33m
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PFO Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) IST
Leg 1: Arkia, Bluebird Airways, Israir Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines
Tue00:45 PFO01:32 TLV5h 28m connection07:00 TLV11:17 ISTEl Al + Aegean Airlines
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 10h 32m
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PFO Rhodes (RHO) IST
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Ryanair · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~4h 41m
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PFO Mikonos (JMK) IST
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~5h 00m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
765 km475 miles
Journey time
4h 41mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hIstanbul vs Paphos
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
PFO → IST, SAW

Flights from Paphos to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Paphos to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Athens, Tel Aviv Yafo and Rhodes. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Paphos to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 765 km.
Where do you change planes between Paphos and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Athens (ATH), Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV), Rhodes (RHO) and Mikonos (JMK). Aegean Airlines flies both legs via Athens, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Paphos and Istanbul?
Paphos: Paphos International Airport (PFO). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Paphos and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Paphos.

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