Flying from Bangkok to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): What you need to know
Bangkok is home to two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Bangkok to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) heading out from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
Book a direct Bangkok to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 12 hours 45 minutes.
Paris is six hours behind Bangkok. Charles de Gaulle Airport is located in Paris, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the most popular route. There are 18 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, hop on the last flight with Air France at 11:35am. Choose the first BKK to CDG departure operated by Thai Airways International at 12:05am if you'd rather get going earlier.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Bangkok to CDG. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during peak seasons, aim to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Go straight to your destination from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Direct flights from Bangkok to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) can be booked from here.
You'll have your choice of airlines offering direct flights from Bangkok to Charles de Gaulle Airport leaving from BKK. Head off on your trip with any of these:
Air France ranks first in bookings for flights from BKK to CDG.
Among carriers operating on this route, Air France leads the way for on-time arrivals.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Bangkok to CDG. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular airports:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
BKK is about 32 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Suvarnabhumi Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bangkok to Charles de Gaulle Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Suvarnabhumi Airport, 67.87% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from Bangkok to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Check out these connections between Don Mueang International Airport and CDG:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
You can get to DMK from central Bangkok in approximately 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 27 kilometres or so.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Don Mueang International Airport the day before your Bangkok to CDG flight:
Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance of 66.48%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
About Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Have a late flight from Bangkok to Charles de Gaulle Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near CDG and turn in quicker:
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Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Bangkok to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
The address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Getting from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport to the centre of Paris is roughly 23 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
$501 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Return flights start at $1,040. These fares may change depending on demand.
Book seven months before flying. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Bangkok to CDG.
Schedule your trip for December. That's the best month for scoring cheap Bangkok to Charles de Gaulle Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Paris. June is when most people book flights from Bangkok to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your Bangkok to CDG flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees temperatures of between -2ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Charles de Gaulle Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Paris
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Paris right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Bangkok to Charles de Gaulle Airport:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Louve, Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum are must-visits when exploring Paris.
Explore more of France
You've seen Paris, now it's time to discover other parts of France. Journey around 177 kilometres north to Lille to tick off its top attractions. From Palais des Beaux Arts to Grand'Place and Grand place, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 113 kilometres east of Paris, Reims is another essential stop in France. Start your sightseeing at Champagne Park, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Centre of Visits and Towers of Reims Cathedral.