Travelling from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Paris: what you need to know
Paris is one hour ahead of Cardiff, where Cardiff Airport is located. Paris runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
For a relaxed start to your CWL to Paris flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're flying during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
We make it easy to book flight tickets from CWL to Paris with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Cardiff, CWL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
In search of a hotel close to CWL? If you're boarding an early flight from Cardiff Airport to Paris, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cardiff Airport, 66.16% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Paris
The best price we've seen for a one-way Cardiff Airport to Paris flight is R 849. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 1,731. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from CWL to Paris if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
Landing cheap tickets from Cardiff Airport to Paris is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to access the lowest prices across every month and land a fantastic deal.
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Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is around 27 kilometres from the centre of Paris. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 45 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to CDG if you have a late flight from Cardiff Airport to Paris. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car and discover Paris and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Europcar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from CWL to Paris.
The address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Once your flight from Cardiff Airport to Paris has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 35 minutes by car. Central Paris is roughly 19 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY).
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 55 minutes or so.
There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near ORY. Settle in and get cosy after your CWL to Paris flight at one of these well-located options:
Alamo, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar make picking up a Paris Orly Airport rental car easy and quick. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Score the best price by securing your ride from ORY one week ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.
Paris Orly Airport can be found at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) is about 88 kilometres from the centre of Paris. It takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to get to the city centre by ride-share or cab once you've hopped off your flight from Cardiff Airport to Paris.
If you're travelling on public transport, the journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Enjoy a quiet, low-key start to your trip by staying at a hotel near BVA after your CWL to Paris flight. Recover from your travel day or simply give yourself time to get your bearings in a new city at:
Start your travels without stressing over how to get to your destination with a Beauvais-Tille Airport rental car. You can book with reliable names here like Loca Malin, Budget and Europcar.
If you're searching for a specific model or make, lock in your ride from BVA about three weeks before your flight from Cardiff Airport to Paris. This improves your chances of getting the car you prefer, along with a better price.
The street address for Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
Carefully consider your trip dates before booking your flight from Cardiff Airport to Paris. The city comes alive during high season, but hotel prices are often higher and attractions can be busy. Go to Paris in low season if you want a quieter vibe.
When booking your Cardiff Airport to Paris flight ticket, think about the type 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 a cheap ticket from CWL to Paris around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Paris
Start your Paris trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Cardiff Airport to Paris, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Louvre Museum and Eiffel Tower are just two of the top attractions to put on your Paris to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Paris. Around 386 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
If there's time to check out another major destination in France, head for Nantes, roughly 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes are among its highlights.
