Flying from Dubai to Paris: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Dubai. Explore your options departing from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) when booking your flight from Dubai to Paris.
When jetting into Paris, get off the plane at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) or Paris Orly Airport (ORY). Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) is another way to get to this city.
The average duration of a direct flight from Dubai to Paris is 7 hours 23 minutes. Paris's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Paris 3 hours behind Dubai.
The busiest route for flights from Dubai to Paris is from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Take your pick of 42 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from DXB to CDG is the 00:40 Air France option. If you prefer traveling later, the last departure is at 14:50 with Emirates.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Dubai to Paris. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
You can enter France for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from United Arab Emirates. But before booking your cheap flight from Dubai to Paris, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may need some travel documentation if your trip is for business or other reasons.
Flying from Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
You can book a direct flight from Dubai to Paris jetting off from Dubai Airport (DXB). Begin your trip at DXB and touch down at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
You can lock in a direct flight from Dubai to Paris with Emirates. This leading airline operates departures from DXB.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Dubai to Paris. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Dubai Airport. Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Located around 14 kilometers from central Dubai, DXB can be reached in approximately 16 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 49 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your vacation? Stay near Dubai Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Dubai to Paris or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Break up your flight from Dubai to Paris with a stop so you can freshen up or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some great stopovers between Dubai Airport and Paris include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
DWC is around 56 kilometers from central Dubai. It takes 45 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes.
It's your vacation, so why not book an extra night away from home? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your flight from Dubai to Paris:
Arriving in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris is roughly 27 kilometers. It takes about 44 minutes to get to the center driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Dubai to Paris, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near CDG:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
As soon as your flight from Dubai to Paris has landed, you can make your way to the city center in about 34 minutes by car. Central Paris is approximately 19 kilometers from Paris Orly Airport (ORY).
You can expect the trip to take about 57 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable hotels to drop your things at near ORY. Unwind after your flight from Dubai to Paris at any of these well-located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Paris
At the moment, $142 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Paris. The cheapest price for a return flight is $126. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 10 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from Dubai to Paris.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Dubai to Paris. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from Dubai to Paris. There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Dubai to Paris. Simply enter your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Best time to go to Paris
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Dubai to Paris. June is the busiest month for a trip to Paris. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Dubai to Paris, think about the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Paris, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Dubai to Paris sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Paris
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Paris right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Dubai to Paris:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are popular attractions which should be on any good Paris itinerary.
Complete your Paris trip with a car rental
Discover our range of car rentals once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Dubai to Paris. Whether you want a compact ride, roomy sedan or even something that'll turn heads, you can easily compare companies in one go to get the best deal.