Flying from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Paris: what you need to know
Approximately 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from London Southend Airport to Paris.
Paris is one hour ahead of London, where London Southend Airport is located. Paris runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
London Southend Airport (SEN) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the most traveled route, with three departures a week to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from SEN to CDG is with easyJet at 17:40. Go for the first departure operated by easyJet at 11:05 if you want to fly out earlier.
Leave enough time to catch your SEN to Paris flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Direct London Southend Airport to Paris tickets are available for booking. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is where you'll be touching down.
Look out for promotions from easyJet. This carrier operates direct flights from London Southend Airport to Paris.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper flight ticket from SEN to Paris. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Give yourself a breather (and maybe even a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
Travelling from central London to SEN takes about 1 hour 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 56 kilometres in 1 hour 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a hotel close to SEN? If you're catching an early flight from London Southend Airport to Paris, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
77.91% of flights taking off from London Southend Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Paris
The best price we've found for a one-way London Southend Airport to Paris flight is RM81. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM253. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book two months before flying. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from SEN to Paris.
The best month for picking up cheap London Southend Airport to Paris tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris takes about 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London Southend Airport to Paris. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Explore without limits with a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and chase adventure across Paris and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from SEN to Paris can help you lock in the best possible rate.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
After your flight from London Southend Airport to Paris has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in around 35 minutes by car. Central Paris is roughly 19 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY).
You can expect the journey to take about 55 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to rest your head close to ORY. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your SEN to Paris flight at one of these perfectly located options:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or long cab lines. Pick up a Paris Orly Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Check out the rates and availability from Alamo, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Reserving your ride from ORY one week in advance often means lower prices and a wider selection of vehicles.
You'll find Paris Orly Airport at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Head to the city centre after your flight from London Southend Airport to Paris has arrived. Central Paris is about 88 kilometres from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) and takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to reach by car.
Public transport can get you there in about 2 hours 20 minutes.
If you don't want to make the journey into the centre, find a hotel close to BVA. Settle in at one of these stays after your SEN to Paris flight:
Whether you want a zippy mini for a solo trip or a roomy SUV to fit the family, you'll find the ideal Beauvais-Tille Airport rental car for you. Browse the range of wheels available here from companies such as Loca Malin, Budget and Europcar.
Around three weeks ahead of your flight from London Southend Airport to Paris is a good time to book your vehicle from BVA. You're likely to find a better rate or even snap up an early bird discount.
Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
Carefully consider your dates before locking in your flight from London Southend Airport to Paris. The city buzzes in high season, but prices are generally higher and top attractions can be crowded. Plan your trip to Paris in the low season if you prefer a quieter vibe.
Before locking in your London Southend Airport to Paris flight ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Paris, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from SEN to Paris around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Paris
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest 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 London Southend Airport to Paris:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are major attractions which should feature on any good Paris itinerary.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be discovered after you've seen Paris. Around 386 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
Nantes is another essential stop in France and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. No trip is complete without dropping by Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.