Flying from Paris to Cardiff Airport (CWL): What you need to know
Paris's main base, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Paris to Cardiff Airport (CWL).
1 hour 30 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Paris to Cardiff Airport flight.
Cardiff is one hour behind Paris. Cardiff Airport is located in Cardiff, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Paris to CWL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Get there in one go from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Direct flights from Paris to Cardiff Airport (CWL) can be booked from here.
Air France is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Paris to Cardiff Airport leaving from CDG.
The majority of travellers prefer to fly with Air France from CDG to CWL.
CDG is around 26 kilometres from central Paris. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Paris to Cardiff Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
65% of flights that take off from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport land at their destination on schedule.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Paris to Cardiff Airport, check out these options when setting off from Paris Orly Airport:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP)
Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in around 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport the day before your Paris to CWL flight:
Most flights that leave Paris Orly Airport make it to their destination as expected. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80%.
You'll find ORY at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Lock in a plane ticket from Paris to Cardiff Airport (CWL) out of Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between BVA and CWL include:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
Faro Airport (FAO)
From the centre of Paris, BVA is around 88 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 15 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Paris to Cardiff Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out first thing:
The on-time performance record of BVA is 71%. In other words, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
You'll find Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Have a late flight from Paris to Cardiff Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near CWL and hit the pillow fast:
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Paris to Cardiff Airport flight.
Getting from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to central Cardiff
Central Cardiff is around 19 kilometres from Cardiff Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport takes around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Cardiff Airport is RM173. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM365. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Paris to CWL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Paris to Cardiff Airport (CWL). June is when most people travel to Cardiff. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in December.
Before locking in your Paris to CWL plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Cardiff, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Paris to Cardiff Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Cardiff
Start your Cardiff trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Paris to Cardiff Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Your trip to Cardiff should come with a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions that are worth your time include Cardiff Castle, St. Fagans National Museum of History and St. David's Cathedral.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've done Cardiff, now it's time to explore other corners of the United Kingdom. Journey about 225 kilometres east to London to check off its popular sights. From The British Museum to Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, your itinerary will be busy.
Manchester is another standout destination in the United Kingdom and is around 241 kilometres north of Cardiff. No trip is complete without experiencing Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.