Flying from Paris to Cardiff Airport (CWL): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Paris to Cardiff Airport (CWL) begins with finding the most convenient airport to make your exit from. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are your main options in Paris.
Cardiff Airport is located in Cardiff. The city is in the UTC+0 timezone and is one hour behind Paris.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Paris to CWL.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Paris to CWL. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular options:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Travelling from central Paris to CDG takes about 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Paris to Cardiff Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of all flights leaving Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% land on schedule at their destination.
The address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Knock a new city off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Paris to Cardiff Airport, check out these options when setting off from Paris Orly Airport:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in around 55 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Paris to CWL flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Paris Orly Airport:
75.56% of flights out of Paris Orly Airport make it to their destination as expected.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Lock in a plane ticket from Paris to Cardiff Airport (CWL) departing from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) with one or more stops. Some popular stopovers between BVA and CWL are:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Faro Airport (FAO)
From central Paris, BVA is around 88 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to get to the airport by car and 2 hours 20 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Paris to Cardiff Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Beauvais-Tille Airport make departure day a breeze if you're jetting off early:
Flights that depart from BVA reach their destination within the expected time frame 66.39% of the time.
Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Have a late flight from Paris to Cardiff Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near CWL and hit the pillow fast:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Cardiff Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Enterprise and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cardiff and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Paris to Cardiff Airport flight.
Getting from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to central Cardiff
Cardiff Airport to the centre of Cardiff is roughly 14 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Currently, 63 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Cardiff Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 138 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Paris to CWL, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
April is the quietest month for flights from Paris to Cardiff Airport (CWL), while June is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Cardiff based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your Paris to CWL plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Cardiff, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Paris to Cardiff Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Cardiff
Once you've booked your flight from Paris to Cardiff Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Cardiff:
You'll find loads of exciting things to do in Cardiff when you're ready to see the sights. Make your way to Cardiff Castle followed by St Fagans National History Museum and Cardiff Bay.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Cardiff is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered. About 225 kilometres east of Cardiff, a trip to London will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Around 153 kilometres north-east of Cardiff, Birmingham is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.