Flying from Dubai to Paris: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Dubai. Check out your options departing from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) when booking your flight from Dubai to Paris.
When arriving in Paris, hop 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.
Hop on a direct Dubai to Paris flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1, which is three hours behind Dubai.
Dubai Airport (DXB) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the most traveled route that connects these two cities. There are 32 weekly flights to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from Dubai to Paris is with Emirates at 14:50. Choose the first DXB to CDG departure operated by Air France at 00:40 to make the most of your arrival in Paris.
To ensure you catch your Dubai to Paris flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
During popular months such as December, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Paris
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Flying from Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Dubai to Paris, you can leave from Dubai Airport (DXB). Fly from DXB to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) without any stops.
Secure your Dubai to Paris plane tickets with Emirates. This carrier is a popular option for direct flights from DXB.
We make it easy to book a Dubai to Paris flight with a stopover. To see the options departing from Dubai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Munich Airport (MUC)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Located around 5 kilometres from central Dubai, DXB can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Dubai to Paris? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Dubai Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dubai Airport, data shows 71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your Dubai to Paris flight, browse these options when setting off from Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Prague Airport (PRG)
With public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 40 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book an additional night away? Consider checking in to one of these accommodation options near Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your flight from Dubai to Paris:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 64%.
Arriving in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris takes around 35 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 23 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Dubai to Paris, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near CDG:
Hit the road running by picking up a Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Paris and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
After your flight from Dubai to Paris has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in about 25 minutes by car. Central Paris is approximately 14 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY).
Travelling by public transport will take about 40 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable places ready to welcome you near ORY. Settle in and get cosy after your Dubai to Paris flight at one of these perfectly located options:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Paris Orly Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and get going in the blink of an eye.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Securing your ride one week before 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 about 72 kilometres from the centre of Paris. It'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to reach the city centre by taxi or ride-share once you've hopped off your flight from Dubai to Paris.
If you travel by public transport, the journey takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Enjoy a quiet, low-key start to your trip by choosing a hotel near BVA after your Dubai to Paris flight. Recover from your travel day or just take a moment to find your footing in a new city at:
Be in the driver's seat of the next chapter of your journey by picking up a Paris Beauvais Airport rental car. Loca Malin, Budget and Europcar will get you on the road.
Around three weeks before your flight from Dubai to Paris is the ideal time to book your ride from BVA. You're more likely to lock in a better rate or get access to early bird discounts.
Paris Beauvais Airport's address is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Dubai to Paris. July is the busiest month to travel to Paris. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your Dubai to Paris ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Dubai to Paris in January when temperatures average between -2ºC and 9ºC.
More about Paris
After booking your flight from Dubai to Paris, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Paris:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Musee d'Orsay are essential stops on your Paris itinerary.
Explore more of France
You've done Paris, now it's time to discover more of France. Journey about 386 kilometres southeast to Lyon to check off its leading attractions. From Fête Des Lumières to Vieux Lyon and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 338 kilometres southwest of Paris, Nantes is another favourite stop in France. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Les Machines de l’île Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Basilique Saint Nicolas.
