Flying from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Paris: what you need to know
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Paris.
Paris's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Frankfurt (the location of Frankfurt Airport).
The most popular flight route is from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). There are 88 services between these airports each week.
To avoid rushing for your FRA to Paris flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Start your journey at FRA and fly nonstop to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Frankfurt Airport to Paris tickets.
Pick from a variety of carriers operating direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Paris. Book your journey with one of these:
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from FRA to Paris with a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
FRA is about 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 20 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Paris? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to FRA:
Of all flights leaving Frankfurt Airport, 74% land on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Paris
$141 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Paris flight. A return plane ticket starts from $206. These prices may change based on demand.
To score cheap flights from FRA to Paris, reserve your trip eight months ahead of your departure.
January is the best month for landing a fantastic deal on Frankfurt Airport to Paris tickets. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The distance from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris is roughly 26 kilometres. It'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to CDG if you have a late flight from Frankfurt Airport to Paris. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from FRA to Paris.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Central Paris is about 14 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). After your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Paris has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 25 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 40 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near ORY. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your FRA to Paris flight:
Score the best price by reserving your ride from ORY one week in advance. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.
The address for Paris Orly Airport is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Make your way to the city centre after your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Paris has landed. Central Paris is around 88 kilometres from Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) and takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get to by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, the journey takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you don't want to make the journey to the centre, head for a hotel near BVA. Get comfortable at one of these stays after your FRA to Paris flight:
About three weeks before your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Paris is a good time to secure your ride from BVA. You're more likely to lock in a better rate or even snap up an early bird discount.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport's address is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Paris. July is the most popular month to travel to Paris. If you like a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 29ºC. Book your Frankfurt Airport to Paris plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from FRA to Paris in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Paris
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Paris right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Paris:
Louvre Museum and Eiffel Tower are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Paris travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Musee d'Orsay.
Explore more of France
Paris has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of France just waiting to be explored. About 386 kilometres southeast of Paris, a visit to Lyon will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
If you want to check out another side of France, head for Nantes, roughly 338 kilometres southwest of Paris. Machines of the Isle Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Basilique Saint Nicolas are the start of reasons to visit.