Flying from London International Airport (YXU) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): what you need to know
Paris is five hours ahead of London and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your YXU to CDG flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from London International Airport (YXU) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight is R 5,109. A round-trip fare right now is R 10,231. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from YXU to CDG, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from London International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport.
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Handy information about London International Airport (YXU)
Of all flights departing from London International Airport, 50.41% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to London International Airport from central London, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near YXU. Whether you have an early flight from London International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Grab a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car and explore Paris and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Europcar are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Charles de Gaulle Airport about two weeks ahead.
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 by car.
It typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
June is the most popular month for flights from London International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Paris in January.
Before locking in your flight from London International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Paris, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from YXU to CDG in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
You've done Paris, now it's time to discover other parts of France. Travel around 386 kilometres south-east to Lyon to check off its top sights. From Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere to Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris, Nantes is another favourite stop in France. No visit is complete without checking out Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.
