Flying from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
London's timezone is UTC+0, which makes London one hour behind Paris.
Choose from 30 weekly Charles de Gaulle Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights. The 07:10 departure with easyJet is the earliest flight you can take. EasyJet operates the last service of the day at 23:00.
To ensure you catch your CDG to LGW flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
EasyJet is your gateway to exploring London (and perhaps some other great parts of United Kingdom!). Check out the direct flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to London Gatwick Airport offered by this airline.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is easyJet.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Charles de Gaulle Airport to London Gatwick Airport. These are the top stopovers between CDG and LGW:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
R 462 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Charles de Gaulle Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 1,313. These fares may change depending on demand.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CDG to LGW.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to London Gatwick Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CDG to LGW by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Handy information about Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Paris to Charles de Gaulle Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near CDG? If you've booked an early flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to London Gatwick Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Charles de Gaulle Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LGW instead:
Grab a London Gatwick Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport is roughly 80 kilometres from central London. The drive time takes around 1 hour 20 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to London Gatwick Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to London in January.
When booking your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to London Gatwick Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CDG to LGW in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom you'll want to see. Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Birmingham will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. No visit is complete without checking out Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.