Travelling from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to London and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Charles de Gaulle Airport is located in Paris. Operating on the UTC+0 timezone, London is 1 hour behind Paris.
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the most traveled route, with 383 weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from CDG to LHR is with British Airways at 22:25. Go for the first departure with British Airways at 07:00 if you want to fly out earlier.
Leave enough time to make your flight from CDG to London. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as June 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.
You can travel directly to London departing from CDG. Land at any of these hubs on your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to London:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Luton Airport (LTN)
There's a range of airlines operating direct flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to London, including:
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing flights from CDG to London, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
EuroAirport Swiss Airport (BSL)
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
If you have a passport from France and plan to travel to United Kingdom for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may vary based on your length of stay and can be subject to change. For the latest information, contact your destination's nearest embassy or consulate before reserving a cheap ticket from Charles de Gaulle Airport to London.
CDG is around 27 kilometres from central Paris. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 44 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near CDG. Whether you're catching an early flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to London or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
How to find the cheapest flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London
27 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Charles de Gaulle Airport to London. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 50 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from CDG to London by booking 3 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
November is the cheapest month for tickets from Charles de Gaulle Airport to London. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. We'll let you know straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you time searching for cheap tickets from CDG to London every day.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to London. Simply enter your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is around 31 kilometres from central London. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 57 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour and 1 minute to get there using public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to London, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near LHR:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is around 80 kilometres from central London. Once you've disembarked your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to London, it'll take you around 1 hour and 19 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take about 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to LGW. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from CDG to London:
Best time to go to London
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to London. July is the busiest month to travel to London. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to London for July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
Search for cheap flights from CDG to London in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about London
After booking your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to London, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring London:
Big Ben and The British Museum are a couple of big attractions to add to your London must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Buckingham Palace.
Complete your London trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in London and explore the city on your own terms. Easily compare companies in one go to find the perfect ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to London.