Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Paris's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Paris one hour ahead of London.
Every week, there are 288 London Heathrow Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flights. To jet off early, take the 06:15 Air France flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 20:55 with British Airways.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LHR to CDG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air France offers direct flights from London Heathrow 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.
Air France is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The most punctual carrier operating LHR to CDG flights is British Airways. Its services land as scheduled 68.78% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LHR and CDG:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Frankfurt Airport
Manchester Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
At the moment, R 890 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,083. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from LHR to CDG by booking at least one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights taking off from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on time.
London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near LHR. Whether you're taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Consider booking a hotel close to CDG if you're catching a late London Heathrow Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car and explore Paris and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Europcar are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
The street address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
From Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
June is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Paris in January.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport for August if you'd like to explore Paris during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LHR to CDG in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Paris has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of France waiting to be discovered. Around 386 kilometres south-east of Paris, a trip to Lyon will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
Nantes is another well-known destination in France and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. No trip is complete without a visit to Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.