Travelling from Belfast to Paris: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Belfast. Explore your options leaving from Belfast International Airport (BFS) or George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) when reserving your flight from Belfast to Paris.
Paris has a variety of airports you can fly into. Arrive at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) or Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
The average time for a direct flight from Belfast to Paris is 1 hour 41 minutes. Paris's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Paris 1 hour ahead of Belfast.
The busiest route for flights from Belfast to Paris is from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Take your pick of 23 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to head off first thing, the earliest flight from BFS to CDG is the 06:35 easyJet option. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 17:55 with easyJet.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Belfast to Paris. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You won't need a visa for France if you have a passport from United Kingdom and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to changes. So before reserving your cheap flights from Belfast to Paris, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
Flying from Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
You can catch a direct flight from Belfast to Paris leaving from Belfast International Airport (BFS). Start your journey at BFS and land at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
easyJet is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Belfast to Paris leaving from BFS.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even explore another city. When searching for flights from Belfast to Paris leaving from Belfast International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
BFS is around 32 kilometres from central Belfast. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 31 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 2 hours and 2 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Belfast International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Belfast to Paris or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Belfast to Paris. Visit family or friends or cross another city off your list. Whatever you decide to do, check out these stops between Belfast International Airport and Paris:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can arrive at BHD from central Belfast in approximately 12 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 22 minutes to travel the 8 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Belfast to Paris, chill out in one of these hotels near George Best Belfast City Airport:
Arriving in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to the centre of Paris is about 44 minutes by car. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Belfast to Paris. Book one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY) is about 19 kilometres from central Paris. Following your flight from Belfast to Paris, allow for a drive time of approximately 34 minutes to get to the heart of the city.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take approximately 57 minutes.
After your flight from Belfast to Paris, unwind at a hotel close to ORY. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Paris
R 351 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Paris. Return flights start at R 648. These fares may change based on availability.
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January is the cheapest month for tickets from Belfast to Paris. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Best time to go to Paris
June is the most popular month for flights from Belfast to Paris. To travel when it's less crowded, visit Paris in February.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Belfast to Paris in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, book a cheap ticket from Belfast to Paris in January when temperatures average between -2ºC and 9ºC.
More about Paris
Once you've booked your flight from Belfast to Paris, think about where you'd like to 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 leading attractions which should be on any good Paris itinerary.
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