Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Each week, there are 60 London Gatwick Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flights. If you want to jet off early, pick the 07:00 easyJet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 20:15 with easyJet.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your LGW to CDG flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
EasyJet has direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Paris — and maybe even more of France if your schedule allows.
EasyJet is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. These are the top stopovers between LGW and CDG:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
R 751 is currently the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. Return flights start from R 1,404. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from LGW to CDG by booking at least eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near CDG:
Grab a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car and explore Paris and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Europcar are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Charles de Gaulle Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from central Paris. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
June is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Paris in January.
When reserving your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Paris, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to CDG in January. Temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of France
You've done Paris, now it's time to explore other corners of France. Travel around 386 kilometres south-east to Lyon to tick off its top attractions. From Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere to Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges, your itinerary will be busy.
Nantes is another favourite destination in France and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. No journey is complete without dropping by Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.