Travelling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Paris: what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Birmingham International Airport to Paris and you'll be in the air for around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Paris is one hour ahead of Birmingham, where Birmingham International Airport is located. Paris runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
With 30 flights a week between the two airports, Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the most popular route. Air France operates the earliest flight at 06:00. If you prefer to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest flight from BHX to CDG is with easyJet at 19:00.
Allow plenty of time to get on your BHX to Paris flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Planning to travel during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can book a direct Birmingham International Airport to Paris ticket. Begin your trip at BHX and land at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
You'll have your pick of carriers that operate direct flights from Birmingham International Airport to Paris. Book your ticket with one of these:
We make it easy to book flight tickets from BHX to Paris with a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
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Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
BHX is about 11 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Paris? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to BHX:
65.48% of flights departing from Birmingham International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Paris
C$24 is currently the best price for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Paris flight. Return flight tickets start from C$51. These fares can change depending on demand.
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Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to the centre of Paris takes around 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by public transport.
Consider booking a hotel close to CDG if you have a late flight from Birmingham International Airport to Paris. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Explore without limits with a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and venture far and wide through Paris and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from BHX to Paris.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
After your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Paris has arrived, you can reach the city centre in around 35 minutes by car. Central Paris is roughly 19 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY).
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 55 minutes or so.
Following your BHX to Paris flight, unwind at a hotel near ORY. These are some great options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Forget about public transport timetables or cab lines. Pick up a Paris Orly Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Check out the rates and availability from Alamo, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar.
Call dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from ORY one week in advance often means lower prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Paris Orly Airport is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Make tracks for the city centre after your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Paris has touched down. Central Paris is around 88 kilometres from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) and takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to reach by car.
Public transport will get you there in about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Enjoy an unhurried start to your break by staying at a hotel near BVA after your BHX to Paris flight. Take a load off after a long travel day or simply give yourself time to settle into a new destination at:
Be in control of the next part of your trip by picking up a Beauvais-Tille Airport rental car. Loca Malin, Budget and Europcar are dependable companies for booking.
About three weeks ahead of your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Paris is a good time to secure your ride from BVA. You're likely to find a better rate or even pick up some early bird discounts.
The address for Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
Plan your trip to Paris in peak season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Birmingham International Airport to Paris in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Book a Birmingham International Airport to Paris flight ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BHX to Paris in January when temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Paris
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Paris right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Paris:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are top sights which should feature on any good Paris itinerary.
Explore more of France
You've seen Paris, now it's time to discover more of France. Journey about 386 kilometres south-east to Lyon to check off its leading attractions. From Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere to Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in France, consider Nantes, roughly 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes are highlights.