Flying from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Paris: what you need to know
Paris's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Dortmund (the location of Dortmund Airport).
To ensure you catch your flight from DTM to Paris, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying over a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from DTM to Paris. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Split Airport (SPU)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
You can travel to France for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Germany. But before reserving your flight tickets from Dortmund Airport to Paris, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules can change, and you may need some documentation if your trip is for business or other reasons.
Located around 13 kilometres from central Dortmund, DTM can be reached in about 21 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 49 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near DTM. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Dortmund Airport to Paris or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
How to find the cheapest flights from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Paris
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dortmund Airport to Paris is C$74. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$205. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DTM to Paris if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Finding cheap tickets from Dortmund Airport to Paris is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is around 27 kilometres from central Paris. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 44 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Dortmund Airport to Paris. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Central Paris is about 19 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). After your flight from Dortmund Airport to Paris has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 34 minutes.
The trip will take approximately 57 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near ORY. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from DTM to Paris:
Best time to go to Paris
June is the most popular month for flights from Dortmund Airport to Paris. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to Paris in February when it's quieter.
Before you book a flight from Dortmund Airport to Paris, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Paris, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap flights from DTM to Paris sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Paris
After booking your flight from Dortmund Airport to Paris, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Paris:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are must-do's during your Paris adventure.
Complete your Paris trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Paris and explore the city in your own time. Easily compare companies in one place to find the perfect ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Dortmund Airport to Paris.