Flying from Paris to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Paris to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) begins with finding the most convenient airport to start your journey from. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are the main terminals in Paris.
The timezone in Sydney is UTC+11, which is ten hours ahead of Paris. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located in Sydney.
To ensure you catch your flight from Paris to SYD, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
High season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Paris to SYD leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Here's where you could connect through:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Perth Airport (PER)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Paris, CDG can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
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Of all flights departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% touch down on time at their destination.
CDG's address is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
ORY is around 19 kilometres from central Paris. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
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Paris Orly Airport has an on-time performance rate of 75.56%. This figure shows how frequently flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on time.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
From central Paris, BVA is around 88 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to get there by car and 2 hours 20 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
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The on-time performance rate of BVA is 66.39%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
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Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres from the centre of Sydney. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Right now, Rs125,040 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs261,418. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Paris to SYD. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
April is the quietest month for flights from Paris to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD), while July is the busiest. Find the best time to go to Sydney based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Paris to SYD flight ticket departing in January if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Sydney to range from 17ºC to 32ºC.
July sees temperatures of between 5ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Paris to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Sydney
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Sydney Harbour and Sydney Harbour Bridge are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Sydney itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Sydney Harbour.
Explore more of Australia
Sydney has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Australia you'll want to see. Around 241 kilometres south-west of Sydney, a visit to Canberra will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and National Portrait Gallery.
Newcastle is another favourite destination in Australia and is around 129 kilometres north-east of Sydney. No trip is complete without seeing Merewether Beach, Bathers Way Coastal Walk and Nobbys Beach.