Travelling from Melbourne to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) departing from here.
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1, which is ten hours behind Melbourne. Charles de Gaulle Airport is located in Paris.
Your flight from Melbourne to CDG won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Heading off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to CDG departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Charles de Gaulle Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels have you covered:
Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to CDG flight, lay your head at Corio Bay Motel.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 80.09% of them touching down as expected.
About Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Follow your own route with a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and experience more of Paris and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight.
The address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Getting from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
Central Paris is around 23 kilometres from Charles de Gaulle Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Rs117,105 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Return flights start at Rs230,022. These fares may change depending on availability.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to CDG, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Melbourne to Charles de Gaulle Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). June is the busiest month to visit Paris. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in February.
Before locking in your Melbourne to CDG flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Paris, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 29ºC.
January has temperatures of between -2ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Charles de Gaulle Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Paris
Start your Paris trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Charles de Gaulle Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Louve, Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum are must-visits when exploring Paris.
Explore more of France
Lille is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored after you've seen Paris. Around 177 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Palais des Beaux Arts, Grand'Place and Grand place.
Reims is another must-experience destination in France and is around 113 kilometres east of Paris. No trip is complete without visiting Champagne Park, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Centre of Visits and Towers of Reims Cathedral.