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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

35% Trains in Paris are 35% cheaper than in London.

London £2.78

Paris £1.81

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

24% A meal in Paris is 24% cheaper than a meal in London.

London £20

Paris £15.19

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

27% Taxis are 27% more expensive in Paris than in London.

London £4.75

Paris £6.03

Coffee Regular cappuccino

10% Coffee in Paris is 10% cheaper than in London.

London £3.73

Paris £3.4

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 1.18 EUR

1 EUR = 0.86 GBP

Last checked on 16 September 2024

Distance: 213 miles

London airports

Heathrow (LHR) How far from city centre: 14 miles

Stansted (STN) How far from city centre: 30 miles

Gatwick (LGW) How far from city centre: 25 miles

Luton International (LTN) How far from city centre: 27 miles

London City (LCY) How far from city centre: 7 miles

Southend (SEN) How far from city centre: 35 miles

Paris airports

Charles De Gaulle (CDG) How far from city centre: 14 miles

Orly (ORY) How far from city centre: 9 miles

Paris Beauvais (BVA) How far from city centre: 42 miles

Pontoise Cormeilles (POX) How far from city centre: 21 miles

Paris - Le Bourget (LBG) How far from city centre: 9 miles

Villacoublay Velizy (VIY) How far from city centre: 9 miles

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Information about flights from London to Paris

Direct flights from London to Paris are generally short and straightforward. All in all, the journey takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. However, it’s worth keeping in mind that a number of other factors can affect your journey from one bustling capital to the other. For example, you may have to account for your initial journey to the departure airport, or weather conditions on the day of the flight.

As a general rule of thumb, for domestic flights and journeys within Europe, it is recommended you arrive at the airport two hours in advance. Be sure to check the forecasts in advance and also try to account for the rush-hour traffic windows, as car and public transport journeys will definitely be affected by this.

When you arrive in Paris, remember to set your analogue watch ahead by an hour. The time difference between London (British Summer Time, GMT+1) and Paris (Central European Summer Time, GMT+2) may be small, but the last thing you want is to be late for any plans you’ve got scheduled on your holiday!

Here is a tip for you to make it easier to plan your holiday: next time book a hotel or flight + hotel in Paris or book a hotel or flight + hotel in London if you have an early flight, a stepover or multi-city flight. If you book your flight + hotel together you can save up to 40% when compared to booking separately and all that's left for you to do is relax and enjoy your trip!

Airlines flying between London and Paris

France is one of the most popular destinations for flights departing from the UK with many airlines providing regular flights between London and Paris. The following list covers the main airlines offering this service and the airports they fly from:

Air France: London Heathrow (LHR)
British Airways: London Heathrow (LHR)
easyJet: London Gatwick (LGW), London Luton (LTN)
KLM: London City (LCY)
Turkish Airlines: London Stansted (STN)
Vueling: London Gatwick (LGW)

Many of these airlines provide options for single and return direct flights, which cover a range of departure times and fares. Helpfully, when you’re searching for flights for your London to Paris trip on Opodo, you’ll be able to see the airline alongside other details for each result. These results can also be filtered to show specific airlines, airports and a range of other options.

Airports in London

Five of the six major airports in London offer flights to Paris, and getting to them from the city centre is relatively straightforward via taxi, bus or the underground. It’s worth keeping in mind that train services and coaches like National Express also may provide direct routes to airports from other cities in the UK.

London City (LCY)

London City Airport is the closest airport to Central London. The DLR Underground service runs approximately every 8-15 minutes and can take you between the airport and Canning Town station from the Jubilee line.

London Gatwick (LGW)

Located just under 30 miles south of the city centre, Gatwick is the cheapest London airport to book flights to Paris as it offers flights from two low-cost airlines, easyJet and Vueling. There are regular train services between Central London and Gatwick, including the Gatwick Express, which runs every 30 minutes to London Victoria Station.

London Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow is the UK’s busiest airport, located in the west of London with three underground terminal stations. There are plenty of frequent connections from the Central London area via the London Underground’s Piccadilly Line, running approximately every 10 minutes or so. Shuttle buses will also transport you between terminals around every six minutes.

London Luton (LTN)

Many cheap flights within Europe depart from Luton Airport, which is to the northwest of London. There are regular train and coach services to Luton from Central London throughout each day, including East Midlands Railway, Thameslink and National Express.

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted is in the northeast of London, near the M11, and also provides a lot of cheap airline options for flights within Europe. The Stansted Express train service runs every 15 to 30 minutes and is one of the best ways to travel between the airport and Central London.

If you wish to explore the surroundings of the city at your own pace, you can always rent a car in London with Opodo.

Paris airport services and facilities

Both Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports are close to Paris city centre with several public transport routes available. In addition, the airports boast the following facilities:

Banking and Currency Exchange Services: Both airports provide ATMs and currency exchange services.
Car Rental: If you prefer to have more independence and freedom with your travel during your Paris getaway, both airports also provide car rental services. According to Charles de Gaulle’s website, car rental partner booths can be found at Terminal 1 Arrivals, 2A-2C-2D-2G, 2E Arrivals and 2F Arrivals. Car rental desks at Orly Airport can be found at Orly 1 (Level 0) near Exit 15a.
Medical Centres: The medical centre at Charles de Gaulle can be found at Terminal 2F at Arrivals and the medical centre at Orly can be found at Orly 1 (Level 0).
Shopping and Dining: Both airports also host lounges and a range of dining options across a range of prices, including bars and restaurants. There are also shops for general supplies, toiletries, and food as well as boutique shops for luxury brands.
Wi-Fi: Both airports provide free Wi-Fi access.

The best time to fly to Paris

As with the UK, the climate in Paris is generally mild with moderately warm temperatures during the summer months and icy sub-zero drops in the winter months. Unsurprisingly, the most popular months to visit the City of Love seem to be May-September. This is likely because the picturesque city comes alive in the sunshine, with events such as Bastille Day, Paris Plages, Fête des Tuileries and The Rock en Seine festival taking place.

Off-peak seasons fall just before and after the Christmas season from late November to early December and January to February. During this period, the demand for flights to Paris will be lower, meaning prices are likely to be cheaper than average.

Obviously, the best time to fly to Paris will depend entirely on your preferences. If you’re doing a whistlestop weekend visit and want to experience the hustle and bustle, summer is probably more your thing. However, if you want to have the best of both worlds and avoid large crowds and cold weather at the same time, flights between April and early June are worth checking out.

What to do in Paris

The City of Light is one of the most popular tourist hotspots in the entire world, which is unsurprising given that it’s home to many iconic landmarks. There are countless must-see attractions in Paris and, of course, your plans will depend on how long you’re staying. However, if you’re only on a short trip and considering what to do in Paris in a mere three days, for example, there are certain places worth prioritising. These are our top picks for your sightseeing destinations:

The Eiffel Tower: As the symbol of Paris, this towering landmark attracts millions of visitors per year for good reason. You can buy tickets to visit the tower on the official website.

Louvre Museum: The Louvre is home to canonical historical art pieces including the Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory of Samothrace and Venus de Milo, alongside a range of other collections from across the world. Guided tours can be booked online.

Arc de Triomphe: The iconic Paris Gateway has a fascinating history and took three decades to build. The giant arch was built as a tribute to those who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and the French Revolution. Guided tours can be booked and there are other various monuments nearby, which are listed on the official website.

Of course, there’s plenty more to see and do in and around Paris, including a visit to the beautiful Palace of Versailles or a picturesque trip to Monet’s Garden nearby in Giverny. It goes without saying that Paris is also home to a wide range of places to dine out and experience Parisian cuisine throughout your stay.

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Paris

How long does the flight take to go from London to Paris?

The total flight time between London and Paris is of around 01:18 hours on average, considering an average distance of 347 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How can I find cheap flights from London to Paris at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from London to Paris is 12£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Paris expensive to visit compared to London?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Paris costs an average of 6.03 GBP, 27% more expensive than London, with a fare of 4.75 GBP, while train tickets costs 35% less in Paris: 1.81 GBP against 2.78 GBP in London. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 15.19 GBP in Paris, 24% less than the 20.00 GBP in London. The price of the coffee is around 9% cheaper in Paris, with an average of 3.40 GBP, while in London the coffee costs 3.73 GBP.

When is the best time to book a flight from London to Paris?

The most popular months to book a trip from London to Paris are July, May and June, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from London to Paris?

The best time of the year to go to Paris when flying from London depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, August is the top 1º month to fly to Paris from London in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and July. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, November and March are the months with less volume of searchs for the route London - Paris.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from London to Paris?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions France may apply when travelling from London. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

How is the weather in Paris compared to London?

While in London the temperatures can reach an average of 29.01 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9.0 mm ,Paris's temperatures can go up to 33.34 ºC during the hot season, with 12.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -3.85 ºC in Paris, compared to the -3.09 ºC average degrees reported in London. During the winter period, London can register 6.0 mm precipitation, while Paris have an average of 3.0 mm rain level.

Which airports have flights between London and Paris?

The main airport route flying between London and Paris is: Gatwick (LGW) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Vueling.
Iberia.
Alternatively, you can find London - Paris flights between Heathrow (LHR) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG) with the following airline(s) flying the route: China Southern Airlines.
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Airlines with indirect flights from London to Paris are:

Klm Royal Dutch Airlines, stopping in Amsterdam for 90 minutes minimum.

Swiss International Air Lines, with 130 minutes scale in Zurich.
Vueling, with 80 minutes scale in Barcelona.

Flight Duration 1 h and 18 m Flights between London and Paris take, on average, 1 h and 18 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight £12 Cheapest price for a flight between London and Paris found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Departing Airport Heathrow The airport Heathrow is the departure airport operating flights between London and Paris

Arriving Airport Charles De Gaulle Flights departing London with Paris as destination arrive at Charles De Gaulle