Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Paris: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Paris is 6 hours 43 minutes.
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1. The city is 3 hours behind Dubai, where Dubai Airport is located.
With 42 flights a week between the two airports, Dubai Airport (DXB) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the busiest route. Air France operates the earliest flight at 00:40. If you prefer to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure from DXB to CDG is with Emirates at 14:50.
To ensure you catch your flight from DXB to Paris, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
You can book a nonstop flight from Dubai Airport to Paris. Begin your journey at DXB and touch down at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
Be on the lookout for offers from Emirates. This carrier has direct flights from Dubai Airport to Paris.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing flights from DXB to Paris, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
You don't need a visa for France if you have a passport from United Arab Emirates and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can change. So before reserving your cheap tickets from Dubai Airport to Paris, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest information.
The journey from central Dubai to DXB takes around 49 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 16 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Dubai Airport to Paris? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to DXB:
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Paris
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Dubai Airport to Paris is 99 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 209 €. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 10 months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DXB to Paris.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Dubai Airport to Paris. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Locking in a cheap ticket from DXB to Paris is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.
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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 your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 44 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Dubai Airport to Paris. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY) is about 19 kilometres from central Paris. Once you've disembarked your flight from Dubai Airport to Paris, it'll take you around 34 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The trip will 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 kick back after your flight from DXB to Paris:
Best time to go to Paris
June is the most popular month for flights from Dubai Airport to Paris. To escape the crowds, head for Paris in February when things are quieter.
When booking your flight from Dubai Airport to Paris, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Paris, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap flights from DXB to Paris sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Paris
Once you've booked your flight from Dubai Airport to Paris, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Paris:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are highlights which should be on every Paris itinerary.
Complete your Paris trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Paris and explore the city on your own schedule. Easily compare companies in one go to find the perfect ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Dubai Airport to Paris.