Flying from Paris to Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Paris. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Paris to Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) taking off from here.
Around 5 hours 35 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct Paris to Diori Hamani International Airport flight.
Paris and Niamey (where Diori Hamani International Airport is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch once you arrive.
The most popular route is from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM). You can pick from 3 direct services each week. Air France operates a 10:20am departure between CDG and NIM.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Paris to NIM.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Go straight to your destination from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Direct flights from Paris to Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) operate from here.
You can lock in a direct flight from Paris to Diori Hamani International Airport with Air France. This popular carrier offers services from CDG.
Air France is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from CDG to NIM.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Paris to NIM leaving from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN)
CDG is around 26 kilometres from central Paris. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Paris to Diori Hamani International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport:
61% of flights that depart Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
The address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Consider adding a stopover to your journey at Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Paris to Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) leaving Paris Orly Airport.
With public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in around 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Paris to NIM flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Paris Orly Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76%.
You'll find ORY at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
The trip to BVA from the centre of Paris is around 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 88 kilometres or so.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Paris to Diori Hamani International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport make departure day effortless if you're jetting off early:
Flights departing from BVA touch down at their destination within the expected time frame 66% of the time.
The street address of Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM)
Once your flight from Paris to Diori Hamani International Airport has landed, kick back at a hotel close by. Radisson Blu Hotel & Conference Centre, Niamey is a good option that's not too far from NIM.
Getting from Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) to central Niamey
Central Niamey is around 11 kilometres from Diori Hamani International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM)
Currently, $797 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Diori Hamani International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,185. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Paris to NIM, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
Affordable Paris to Diori Hamani International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Paris to Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM). November is the busiest month to travel to Niamey. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in January.
Lock in a Paris to NIM plane ticket departing in April if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Niamey to range from 23ºC to 42ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Paris to Diori Hamani International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC and 34ºC.
More about Niamey
After booking your flight from Paris to Diori Hamani International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Niamey:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, National Museum of Niger (Musee National du Niger) and Rond Point Grand Hotel are major attractions which should be on every Niamey itinerary.