Flying from Paris to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can fly out of in Paris. Check out your options leaving from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) or Paris Orly Airport (ORY) when organising your flight from Paris to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Take off on a direct Paris to London Heathrow Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 1 hour 20 minutes.
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Paris. London Heathrow Airport is located in London.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the most popular route. There are 92 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with British Airways at 10:25pm. Go for the first CDG to LHR departure operated by British Airways at 7am if you want to get going earlier.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Paris to LHR. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You can find a direct flight from Paris to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) leaving from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
British Airways is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Paris to London Heathrow Airport jetting out of CDG.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between CDG and LHR is British Airways.
The top on-time carrier on this route is British Airways. Its services land as planned 77.06% of the time.
Travelling from central Paris to CDG takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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Of all flights departing from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, 65% land on time at their destination.
The address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
You can book a direct Paris to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) plane ticket with departures from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). Figure out if flying from ORY works better for your plans.
Board your direct flight from Paris to LHR with Vueling. This is one of the leading carriers flying this route out of ORY.
On the ORY to LHR route, Vuelings is the go-to airline for most travellers on this route.
Choose Vuelings if punctuality is a priority. Its flights between Paris Orly Airport and London Heathrow Airport arrive as scheduled 96.72% of the time.
You can reach ORY from central Paris in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes to travel the 14 kilometres or so.
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Paris Orly Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 80% of flights taking off from here arrive right on target.
The address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Choosing a plane ticket from Paris to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) with one or more stops can offer you more departure time choices along with better fares. When leaving from Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA), here's where you can make a pit stop at on the way to LHR:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The trip to BVA from the centre of Paris is around 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 88 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Paris to London Heathrow Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive as expected. At BVA, that rate is 71%.
The street address of Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you have a late flight from Paris to London Heathrow Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near LHR:
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Paris to London Heathrow Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport is around 24 kilometres from central London. It takes around 45 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It typically takes 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to London Heathrow Airport is $70. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $170. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Paris to LHR by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for November. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Paris to London Heathrow Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Paris to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when picking your flight dates. January is the quietest month to visit London. July is when most people book flights from Paris to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
When booking your Paris to LHR plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Paris to London Heathrow Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about London
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All great journeys should include some sightseeing. The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben are must-visits when exploring London.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen London. Around 257 kilometres away to the northwest, its top attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Birmingham is another must-experience destination in the United Kingdom and is around 153 kilometres northwest of London. No trip is complete without a visit to Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.