Travelling from London to Paris: what you need to know
London has plenty of airports to fly out of. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Paris. Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
Disembark at one of Paris's major gateways like Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Alternatively, come in for landing at Paris Orly Airport (ORY) or Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
The average length of a direct London to Paris flight is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Paris's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Paris one hour ahead of London.
With 88 flights a week between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the most popular route. Board the earliest flight from London to Paris with Air France at 06:15. If you'd like to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight from LHR to CDG is with British Airways at 20:55.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably board your London to Paris flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Start your trip at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which offers multiple direct flights from London to Paris. From LHR, you can fly seamlessly to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) or Paris Orly Airport (ORY).
Well-known carriers that offer direct London to Paris plane tickets departing from LHR include:
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your London to Paris flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)
Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
LHR is around 26 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from London to Paris or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Looking for a direct flight from London to Paris taking off from London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? Skip the connections and fly nonstop from LGW to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Paris Orly Airport (ORY).
easyJet offers direct London to Paris plane tickets from LGW. Book your preferred seat and arrive at your destination in one go.
Break up your London to Paris flight with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and Paris include:
Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 20 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not extend it with another night away? Think about staying at one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your flight from London to Paris:
69.26% of flights out of London Gatwick Airport arrive according to schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Reserve a ticket from London to Paris out of Stansted Airport (STN) with a stop or two. Some popular stopovers between STN and Paris include:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
From the centre of London, STN is around 48 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Make catching an early London to Paris flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Stansted Airport and get to your boarding gate with time to spare:
The on-time performance rating of STN is 64.73%. To put it simply, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive as planned.
Arriving in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris takes about 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 23 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from London to Paris, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near CDG:
Follow your own route with a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and chase adventure across Paris and beyond.
Booking your ride from Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Central Paris is about 14 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). Once your flight from London to Paris has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 35 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 55 minutes or so.
After your flight from London to Paris, rest your head at a hotel close to ORY. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Paris Orly Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and get going in the blink of an eye.
Avoid paying extra. Booking your ride one week before your arrival at ORY will help you save.
The address for Paris Orly Airport is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Step off your flight from London to Paris and head directly to your hotel or start taking in the sights right away. Central Paris is around 72 kilometres from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) and takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to drive there.
The journey will take around 2 hours 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
If you don't want to make the journey to the centre, find a hotel close to BVA. Get settled at one of these options after your London to Paris flight:
Begin your journey without stressing about how to arrive at your destination with a Beauvais-Tille Airport rental car. Book your wheels with reliable suppliers here like Loca Malin, Budget and Europcar.
Around three weeks ahead of your flight from London to Paris is the ideal time to book your ride from BVA. You're more likely to land a better deal or catch some early booking discounts.
The address for Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from London to Paris. June is the most popular month for a trip to Paris. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your London to Paris ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from London to Paris in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
More about Paris
Start your Paris trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Paris, explore our range of hotels including:
Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Paris must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Paris. Around 386 kilometres to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
Nantes is another favourite destination in France and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. No trip is complete without experiencing Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.