Travelling from Tokyo to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Tokyo. Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Tokyo to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) taking off from here.
Jump on a direct Tokyo to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 14 hours 45 minutes.
Paris is eight hours behind Tokyo. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is located in Paris, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
The most popular route is from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), with 28 direct weekly services. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from HND to CDG is the 12:05am Air France service. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the last departure is at 10:50pm with Air France.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Tokyo to CDG. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like March. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
You can hop on a direct flight from Tokyo to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) out of Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND).
Leading carriers that offer direct flights from Tokyo to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport out of HND include:
Air France is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from HND to CDG.
Among carriers on this route, ANA (All Nippon Airways) is the most consistent for on-time landings.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Tokyo to CDG departing from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The journey from central Tokyo to HND takes about 30 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Tokyo to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays close to Tokyo Haneda International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 78% touch down on time at their destination.
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Tokyo to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Check out these connections between Tokyo Narita International Airport and CDG:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Tokyo to NRT in about 1 hour. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Tokyo to CDG flight? Kick back in a hotel near Tokyo Narita International Airport before your adventure officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Tokyo Narita International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73%. This figure shows how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive on schedule.
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
About Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Consider staying in a hotel near CDG if you're catching a late flight from Tokyo to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Tokyo to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Getting from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
Central Paris is around 26 kilometres from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
At the moment, 339 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 525 €. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Tokyo to CDG by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for landing a bargain.
The best month for landing cheap Tokyo to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Tokyo to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
January is the quietest month for flights from Tokyo to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), while July is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to go to Paris based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
When booking your Tokyo to CDG plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Paris, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Tokyo to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Paris
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Paris right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Tokyo to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport:
Your trip to Paris isn't complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions you won't want to miss include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.
Explore more of France
Lille is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered after you've seen Paris. Around 177 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Palais des Beaux Arts, Grand'Place and Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille Cathedral at Lille.
Reims is another standout destination in France and is around 113 kilometres east of Paris. No trip is complete without a visit to Champagne Park, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Centre of Visits and Krug.