Paris Charles de Gaulle
A useful option for rail connections into Paris; check the station and terminal before you travel.
Airport transport information ↗A LITTLE LESS SEARCHING
Flights to Paris: airports, prices and best time to visit
For a short Paris break, the arrival airport and transfer can matter as much as the headline fare. Compare your full door-to-door journey before choosing an early outbound or late return.
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MAKE THE JOURNEY COUNT
Compare UK flights to Paris
Times below are published examples, not calculated route averages. Connecting journey times include the stop. Services and schedules can change; confirm your exact dates with the airline.
| Route | Airline example | Journey time | Price information |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Paris | British AirwaysLHR → CDG · nonstop | 1h 15mAirline guide estimate | Compare dates for a quote |
| Manchester → Paris | Air FranceMAN → CDG · nonstop | Confirm for your dates | Compare dates for a quote |
| Edinburgh → Paris | Air FranceEDI → CDG · nonstop | 1h 50mAirline guide estimate | Compare dates for a quote |
COMPARE THE WHOLE COST
Flight prices to Paris
Price a cabin bag and your airport transfer alongside the ticket. A cheaper arrival at Beauvais can be less attractive for a two-night stay if it takes time away from the city.
We do not yet have a comparable fare sample for a reliable average. Request a quote for your dates, cabin and baggage needs; a single advertised low fare would not tell you the average cost.
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THE RIGHT ARRIVAL
Choose your airports
Paris airports
Charles de Gaulle and Orly serve different sides of Paris. Pick the airport that fits your accommodation; Beauvais is a separate, more distant option and needs a longer coach transfer.
Paris Orly
Consider Orly for stays south of the Seine; compare the full public-transport route to your hotel.
Airport transport information ↗Paris Beauvais
Outside Paris: include the coach transfer and its operating hours when comparing fares.
Airport transport information ↗PICK YOUR SEASON
Best time to visit Paris
Choose a season around the trip you want. These are editorial planning windows informed by climate and visitor guidance; festivals and school holidays can change demand within each window.
Lower outdoor season
Short daylight and cool weather favour museums over long riverside afternoons; the festive period is an exception.
Why go: A good fit for galleries, food and indoor sightseeing.
Consider: Cold evenings and holiday dates complicate a quiet escape.
Spring shoulder season
Longer days make walking between neighbourhoods more appealing; Easter can bring busier dates.
Why go: Balance outdoor exploring with museum visits.
Consider: Pack for showers and check school-holiday dates.
Peak summer planning
Long daylight and summer holidays draw visitors to major sights; plan timed entries ahead.
Why go: More room in the day for parks and evening walks.
Consider: Popular attractions need planning and hot spells are possible.
Autumn shoulder season
The transition to cooler days suits city breaks, while late autumn calls for more indoor options.
Why go: Flexible sightseeing without building the trip around beach weather.
Consider: Daylight shortens and outdoor plans need a rain alternative.
| Month | Mean temperature | Precipitation | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C | 54 mm | 75% |
| February | 3.6°C | 50 mm | 70% |
| March | 6.7°C | 52 mm | 65% |
| April | 10.3°C | 39 mm | 62% |
| May | 13.8°C | 64 mm | 67% |
| June | 17.4°C | 60 mm | 64% |
| July | 19.3°C | 55 mm | 61% |
| August | 18.9°C | 59 mm | 62% |
| September | 15.6°C | 42 mm | 57% |
| October | 11.6°C | 57 mm | 67% |
| November | 6.9°C | 61 mm | 74% |
| December | 3.6°C | 69 mm | 74% |
Modelled regional averages from NASA POWER, not a forecast or station measurement. Monthly precipitation is the mean daily rate multiplied by average month length across 2001–2025; it includes rain and snow water equivalent. Cloud cover does not measure sunshine hours.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Plan your flight to Paris.
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Sources and research notes (5)
- British Airways destination guide · checked 2026-11-05
Published airline destination advice; seasonal recommendations are planning guidance, not measured demand or a promise of cheap fares.
- Manchester Airport · checked 2026-11-05
Airport operator information for airport identity and onward transport. Confirm timetables for your arrival.
- Air France route information · checked 2026-11-05
Airport or airline source confirms the route. Duration is a published planning estimate, not a statistical average.
- Edinburgh Airport · checked 2026-11-05
Airport operator information for airport identity and onward transport. Confirm timetables for your arrival.
- Air France route information · checked 2026-11-05
Airport or airline source confirms the route. Duration is a published planning estimate, not a statistical average. Duration is from Edinburgh Airport’s destination directory; schedules vary by date.