Flying from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Paris: what you need to know
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1. The city is 12 hours behind Wellington, where Wellington International Airport is located.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from WLG to Paris. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You won't need a visa for France if you hold a passport from New Zealand and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can be subject to change. So before booking your flight tickets from Wellington International Airport to Paris, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest rules.
WLG is around 13 kilometres from central Wellington. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour and 19 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Wellington International Airport to Paris? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to WLG:
How to find the cheapest flights from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Paris
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Wellington International Airport to Paris is C$824. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$2,122. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from WLG to Paris, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Wellington International Airport to Paris throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris is roughly 27 kilometres. It takes around 44 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near CDG if you're catching a late flight from Wellington International Airport to Paris. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY) is around 19 kilometres from central Paris. After your flight from Wellington International Airport to Paris, it'll take you around 34 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 57 minutes.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near ORY. Unwind and get cozy after your flight from WLG to Paris at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Paris
June is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Wellington International Airport to Paris while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Paris, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Before booking a flight from Wellington International Airport to Paris, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Paris, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 29ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap flights from WLG to Paris sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Paris
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Paris right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Wellington International Airport to Paris:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are top attractions which should feature on any good Paris itinerary.
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