Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris: what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Paris and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 8 minutes.
London Gatwick Airport is located in London. Based in the UTC+1 timezone, Paris is 1 hour ahead of London.
The busiest route is from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY). There are 63 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get on your way as soon as you can, the earliest flight from LGW to ORY is the 07:45 LEVEL service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 20:15 with LEVEL.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from LGW to Paris. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
You can catch a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Paris. Start your journey at LGW and touch down at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
Keep your eyes peeled for offers from LEVEL. This airline operates direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Paris.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from LGW to Paris. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
You can enter France for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from United Kingdom. But before booking your flight tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Paris, make sure you have the latest information. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may need some travel documents if your trip is for business or other reasons.
Located around 80 kilometres from the centre of London, LGW can be reached in approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
After a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near LGW. Whether you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Paris or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Paris is ر.ق. 121. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 240. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 10 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LGW to Paris.
The cheapest month for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Paris is June. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the dates with the lowest fares.
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Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is around 27 kilometres from the centre of Paris. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 44 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour and 15 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from London Gatwick Airport to Paris, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near CDG:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY) is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Paris. After your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Paris, it'll take you around 34 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 57 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to ORY. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from LGW to Paris:
Best time to go to Paris
June is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Paris. To skip the crowds, travel to Paris in February when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Paris in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from LGW to Paris in January when temperatures average between -2ºC and 9ºC.
More about Paris
After booking your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Paris, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Paris:
Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Paris itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Complete your Paris trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from London Gatwick Airport to Paris to track down deals on car rentals. Search for your ride in seconds and compare offers in one place. Plus you'll find everything you need to know about car rentals in Paris, from the most popular car type to the best time to book.