Flying from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Ottawa. Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) taking off from here.
Expect to be in the air for 6 hours 55 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight.
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Ottawa. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is located in Paris.
Choose from 6 direct services a week between Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). This is the most popular route, with Air France offering a 5:15pm departure from YOW to CDG.
Your flight from Ottawa to CDG won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Popular months like August or other busy periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) take off from this terminal.
When leaving from YOW, you can catch a direct flight from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport with Air France.
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with Air France between YOW and CDG.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is Air France.
YOW is around 14 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Of all flights leaving Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58% arrive on time at their destination.
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
About Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Consider booking a hotel near CDG if you have a late flight from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Check in to one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
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For the best deal, book your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight.
The address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Getting from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Paris. It takes around 35 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Rs82,545 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Return flights start from Rs160,546. These fares may change depending on demand.
To snap up cheap flights from Ottawa to CDG, book your ticket three months ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for finding cheap Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning your trip dates. January is the quietest month to visit Paris. July is when most people book flights from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
When booking your Ottawa to CDG plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Paris, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 29ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -2ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Paris
After booking your flight from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Paris:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Musee d'Orsay are must-visits when exploring Paris.
Explore more of France
Paris is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of France waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres north of Paris, a trip to Lille will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Palais des Beaux Arts, Grand'Place and Vieux-Lille.
If you're ready to explore another corner of France, head for Reims, roughly 113 kilometres east of Paris. Champagne Park, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Centre of Visits and Krug are the start of reasons to visit.
