Paris to Istanbul Flight Delay & Cancellation Compensation

How much compensation for a Paris–Istanbul delay?

Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) or Orly (ORY) to Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) is approximately 2,750 km — medium-haul tier (1,500–3,500 km). EU261 compensation is €400 per person for a 3+ hour arrival delay or cancellation with less than 14 days' notice. France has a 5-year limitation period, giving passengers substantial time to file a claim.

Does EU261 apply to Turkish Airlines from Paris?

Yes, on Paris departures only. Turkish Airlines is a Turkish carrier — not EU-registered. EU261 applies to ALL airlines departing from EU airports, including Turkish Airlines from Paris CDG or ORY. A Turkish Airlines delay from Paris arriving 3+ hours late at Istanbul entitles each passenger to €400. For the return Istanbul → Paris on Turkish Airlines, EU261 does NOT apply. Air France (EU carrier) covers both directions.

What about Pegasus Airlines — is it covered from Paris?

Yes, on Paris departures only. Pegasus Airlines (PC) is a Turkish carrier and follows the same rule as Turkish Airlines. EU261 applies on Paris CDG/ORY departures only. Pegasus return flights from Istanbul to Paris are NOT covered by EU261. Note that Pegasus primarily operates from Paris Beauvais (BVA) or Orly — all are EU airports, so EU261 applies at departure. Route distance ~2,750 km → €400.

What is the deadline to claim in France for Paris–Istanbul delays?

France applies a 5-year limitation period for EU261 consumer contractual claims — one of the most generous in Europe alongside Spain. The French enforcement body is the DGAC (Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile). For ADR, passengers can use the Médiateur du Tourisme et du Voyage (MTV) for airline disputes. France's 5-year window is a significant advantage — even old claims from 2021 or 2022 may still be eligible.

I flew Paris–Istanbul via a connection and missed my onward flight — am I covered?

It depends on whether the journey was on a single ticket. If you booked Paris → Istanbul → onwards all on one ticket (single booking reference), EU261 compensation is calculated based on the total distance from Paris to the final destination. Air France covers both directions as an EU carrier. Turkish Airlines is only covered on the Paris departure leg — if you book Paris → Istanbul on Turkish Airlines and then separately buy Istanbul → next destination, only the Paris → Istanbul leg is covered.