Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Flights from LHR to CDG start at 06:15 — the earliest with Air France. The latest departure is at 20:55 with British Airways. Overall, there are 89 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LHR to CDG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Paris (and then discovering more of France!) is a breeze with British Airways. This popular carrier offers direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with British Airways on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering LHR to CDG flights is British Airways. Its services arrive as planned 76.79% of the time.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LHR and CDG:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Manchester Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight is 71 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 112 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from LHR to CDG, reserve your trip seven months before your departure.
Plan your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LHR to CDG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
London Heathrow Airport is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near LHR. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Grab a Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car and explore Paris and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Europcar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
From Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
July is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Paris in March.
Before locking in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Paris, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LHR to CDG sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
You've done Paris, now it's time to discover other corners of France. Journey around 386 kilometres south-east to Lyon to check off its leading sights. From Fête Des Lumières to Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If there's time to check out another side of France, consider Nantes, roughly 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. Machines of the Isle Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Basilique Saint Nicolas are key reasons to visit.
