Travelling from Melbourne to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): what you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Melbourne to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1, which is 10 hours behind Melbourne. Charles de Gaulle Airport is located in Paris.
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to CDG, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Melbourne to CDG. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
The distance from central Melbourne to MEL is around 24 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the quickest route, whether that's in your own car or with public transport.
After a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Melbourne to Charles de Gaulle Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
About Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Consider booking a hotel near CDG if you're taking a late flight from Melbourne to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport to the centre of Paris is around 44 minutes by car. It's approximately 27 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
For a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Charles de Gaulle Airport, P21,581 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip from just P45,237. These are currently the lowest fares and may differ based on availability.
We suggest booking as soon as you can to get cheap tickets from Melbourne to CDG. You're more likely to snag a great deal and have a wider selection of flight times and travel dates.
Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare the prices of tickets from Melbourne to Charles de Gaulle Airport across the entire month. We've made the lowest fares green, making it easy to choose a flight within your budget.
Set up a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll know straight away when prices fall. The right timing can be the key to finding cheap tickets from Melbourne to CDG.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Melbourne to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
February is the quietest time to fly to Paris. Alternatively, follow the crowds and visit in June. This is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne to CDG for August if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Paris to range from 13ºC to 29ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Melbourne to Charles de Gaulle Airport in January when temperatures average between -2ºC and 9ºC.
More about Paris
After locking in your flight from Melbourne to Charles de Gaulle Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Paris:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are popular attractions which should feature on any good Paris itinerary.
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