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Those continuing their journey once they arrive at Heathrow may need to travel through the airport. Terminals 2 and 3 are close together and are easily accessible by the luggage-friendly walkway. The walk takes about 10 minutes. If you need to get between Terminals 4 and 5, there is a free shuttle bus that stops directly outside.

If you are using public transport to get around Paris, your most efficient and affordable option is to take the train. The RER B has services from the major airports that run every 10-20 minutes. If you’re flying from Charles de Gaulle, the station is outside terminals 2F and 2E.

If you’re flying out of Orly Airport, you can wait for your flight at their new library. The library regularly stocks new books and best-sellers for all ages in different languages. It provides a quiet spot to relax and flick through the first few chapters of a new book until your boarding call.

There are plenty of things to do in Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports and keep you entertained before your flight. For the young and young-at-heart, you can find arcade spots throughout the airport with modernised versions of 1980s arcade machines. If you prefer a bit of culture, both airports have gallery areas with a range of changing exhibits from historic museum pieces to modern artists.

Among airlines operating Paris to London flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• Air France: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers free seat selection
• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

4 airlines operate flights between Paris and London. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air France
• easyJet
• British Airways
• Vueling

Flights from Paris to London may depart from several airports in Paris area, including Paris Beauvais-Tille (BVA), Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Paris-Le Bourget (LBG) and Paris Orly (ORY), with arrivals available at airports in London such as London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air France: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Vueling: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Paris to London.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $135 return via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY), compared with $161 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$138 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Paris to London most commonly connect through:

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Milan Linate (LIN) – 9% of one-stop connections

Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the Paris to London route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $161 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $205, a difference of $44. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Paris to London route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 46 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Paris to London flights, with 37% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 32%, Evening flights for 18%, and Night flights for 13%.

Some of the most popular sights in London are Paddington Station, London Victoria Station, and King's Cross Railway Station. These are among the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Paris to London:

• Earliest: departs at 06:25 and lands at 07:45
• Latest: departs at 22:40 and lands at 00:00.

The flight takes about 1h 20m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 38% above the route average of $161. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Paris to London takes 1h 20m, covering 550 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Paris to London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $134, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Vueling is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while British Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Paris to London flights are:

• Vueling: 94% on time
• British Airways: 87% on time
• Air France: 83% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 83% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Paris and London is around $188 return, with a flight time of about 1h 20m. Taking the train is much cheaper at around $126, with a trip time of about 2h 37m. The bus is similarly priced at around $83 and takes about 10h 15m. Compared to flying, recent train and bus fares are roughly 45% lower. However, those options take about 5+ hours longer each way.

Flying via Luxembourg (LUX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 59m, compared to 4h 41m via Zurich (ZRH) and 4h 44m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

London is 1 hour behind Paris (British Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since London is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – daily rates from around $10:

· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· Europcar
· Alamo
· Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) – daily rates from around $12:

· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· U-Save
· Europcar
· Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) – daily rates from around $15:

· GREEN MOTION
· Budget
· Hertz
· Avis
· Sixt

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) – daily rates from around $15:

· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· Alamo
· Europcar
· Budget

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) – daily rates from around $14:

· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· Europcar
· Alamo
· U-Save

Return flights from Paris to London range from $122 to $237, with an average of $161 over the past 12 months. Anything below $122 counts as a good deal.