IST
Istanbul
CDG
Paris
Istanbul to Paris
Flight Compensation
Turkish Airlines' Paris connection under SHY-Passenger protection.
IST–CDG connects Turkish Airlines' hub to Air France's hub. SHY-Passenger provides €400 compensation for 3+ hour delays on this busy European route.
€400
Max compensation
2,237 km
Route distance
3h 50m
Flight time
Max Compensation
€400
per passenger · IST departures
1,500–3,500 km · Medium-haul
Average processing: 45 days
⚡ Only 2 years to claim — act fast
Free check · 2 years limit · No fee unless we win
01Route Intelligence
IST–CDG handles 600,000+ passengers annually. Strong business and leisure demand.
Our Success Rate
78%
on IST–CDG claims
Average Payout
€355
per passenger
Peak Disruption Periods
Summer
Thunderstorms at IST
Winter
Fog at IST
Key Legal Nuance on This Route
What Makes IST–CDG Claims Different
SHY-Passenger applies equally to Turkish Airlines and Air France.
02Airlines on This Route
Who operates IST–CDG, their delay record, and how they resist claims.
Turkish Airlines
TKAvg Delay
38min
Claim Success
77%
How TK Resists Claims on This Route
May cite weather or operational reasons.
Air France
AFAvg Delay
35min
Claim Success
79%
How AF Resists Claims on This Route
May cite ATC or weather delays.
03Disruption Causes & Legal Status
What actually causes delays on IST–CDG — and whether each is extraordinary under SHY-Passenger.
IST Weather
Seasonal
Fog or thunderstorms at Istanbul.
Predictable seasonal weather.
Technical Issues
Occasional
Aircraft maintenance.
NEVER extraordinary.
04How We Handle IST–CDG Claims
You submit your flight details
2 minutes. Flight number, date, and what happened. We identify the operating carrier automatically — critical for codeshare routes.
We verify the IST–CDG specific cause
Submit SHY-Passenger claim to airline.
Submission, escalation, and payment
Escalate to SHGM if needed.
05SHY-Passenger on IST–CDG
SHY-Passenger applies because IST is a Turkey airport
Your departure airport (IST, Istanbul) is in Turkey. SHY-Passenger covers all flights departing Turkish airports, mirroring EU261 with €250/€400/€600 tiers. The fact that your destination (CDG, Paris) is in France does not change the applicable regulation.
Enforcement Body
SHGM (Civil Aviation Authority of Turkey)
Claim Time Limit
2 years from flight date
⚡ Shortest in Europe — act now
06Frequently Asked Questions
Real questions from passengers who flew IST–CDG.
Does Air France have to pay SHY-Passenger compensation?
Yes. All airlines operating from Turkish airports must comply with SHY-Passenger.
Ready to Claim?
Start Your IST → CDG Claim
No win, no fee. We verify the exact delay cause, identify the operating carrier, and submit directly to SHGM (Civil Aviation Authority of Turkey) if needed.