Flying from Moscow to Paris: what you need to know
When searching for a flight from Moscow to Paris, there's a selection of airports you can start your trip from. Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO), Moscow Vnukovo Airport (VKO) and Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) are among Moscow's main options.
When jetting into Paris, step off the plane at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) or Paris Orly Airport (ORY). Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA) is another way to get to this city.
Paris is two hours behind Moscow and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you board your Moscow to Paris flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Moscow to Paris
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Moscow to Paris flights if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
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Flying from Moscow
Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing Moscow to Paris flights departing from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)
Zvartnots International Airport (EVN)
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Moscow, SVO can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Moscow to Paris, these accommodation options will have you sleeping nice and close to your departure gate:
84% of flights leaving Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong performance rating, delays are unlikely when setting off from SVO.
Moscow Vnukovo Airport (VKO)
VKO is about 27 kilometres from central Moscow. It'll take 45 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Moscow to Paris, take it easy in one of these hotels close to Moscow Vnukovo Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Moscow Vnukovo Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 68%.
Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME)
Choosing a ticket from Moscow to Paris with one or more stops can give you a bigger choice of departure times along with better fares. When flying from Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME), here's where you can make a pit stop at on the way to Paris:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Cairo Airport (CAI)
Mohammed V Airport (CMN)
From the centre of Moscow, DME is around 40 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 45 minutes to arrive by car and 45 minutes or so on public transport.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Moscow to Paris flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Moscow Domodedovo Airport make departure day effortless if you're jetting off early:
Flights that depart from DME reach their destination within the scheduled time frame 68% of the time.
Arriving in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris takes around 35 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 23 kilometres away.
It usually takes 35 minutes to get there on public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel near CDG if you're coming in on a late flight from Moscow to Paris. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car and explore Paris and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Europcar are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
The address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY) is about 14 kilometres from the centre of Paris. After your flight from Moscow to Paris, it'll take you approximately 25 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near ORY. Settle in and get cosy after your Moscow to Paris flight at one of these perfectly located options:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Paris Orly Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and get going in the blink of an eye.
Avoid potential price surges. Booking your ride one week ahead of your arrival at ORY can help you lock in a better rate.
You can find Paris Orly Airport at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA)
Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA) is roughly 72 kilometres from central Paris. It'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to reach the city centre in a ride-share or taxi once you've stepped off your flight from Moscow to Paris.
If you use public transport, the journey time is around 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you don't want to make the trip to the centre, choose a hotel close to BVA. Make yourself comfortable at one of these stays after your Moscow to Paris flight:
Start your travels without stressing about how to get to where you're going with a Paris Beauvais Airport rental car. You can book a set of wheels from trusted names here like Loca Malin, Budget and Europcar.
Plan ahead and get the perks. Book your ride from BVA three weeks before your flight from Moscow to Paris for the most affordable rates.
Paris Beauvais Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
July is the busiest month for flights from Moscow to Paris. To skip the crowds, head to Paris in March.
Book a Moscow to Paris ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Paris to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Moscow to Paris in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
More about Paris
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Paris right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Moscow to Paris:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Musee d'Orsay are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Paris itinerary.
Explore more of France
You've visited Paris, now it's time to explore more of France. Travel about 386 kilometres southeast to Lyon to tick off its leading sights. From Fête Des Lumières to Vieux Lyon and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Nantes is another essential stop in France and is around 338 kilometres southwest of Paris. No journey is complete without dropping by Les Machines de l’île Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Basilique Saint Nicolas.
