Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Paris is one hour ahead of London and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
You can take your pick of 29 weekly London Gatwick Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your LGW to CDG flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
EasyJet has direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Paris — and maybe even more of France if your schedule allows.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with easyJet on this route.
With 74.23% of services landing on schedule, easyJet is the most punctual carrier offering LGW to CDG flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between LGW and CDG include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Geneva Airport
Lyon Airport
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from LGW land at their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you're getting in on a late London Gatwick Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CDG:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and explore beyond Paris's main sights.
Booking your ride from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
From Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Paris based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport for August if you want to go to Paris during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LGW to CDG sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Paris. Around 386 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris, Nantes is another favourite stop in France. Start your sightseeing at Machines of the Isle Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Basilique Saint Nicolas.




