How Long Does It Take to Get to the Airport in Paris?
Short answer: from Champs-Élysées / 8th, allow 40–90 min to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, 30–75 min to Paris Orly Airport and 30–75 min to Paris Le Bourget Airport by car. The range is almost all traffic: the same trip can take much longer in weekday rush hour than early in the morning.
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Choose where you are leaving from and your flight details. We use the slow end of the typical range and add a buffer.
Drive times from every part of Paris
Typical time in a private car from each area. Choose an airport:
| Pickup area | Early morning / late night | Midday & weekends | Weekday rush hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champs-Élysées / 8th | 40–50 min | 50–65 min | 65–90 min |
| Saint-Germain-des-Prés | 45–55 min | 55–70 min | 70–95 min |
| Le Marais | 35–45 min | 40–55 min | 55–80 min |
| La Défense | 40–50 min | 50–65 min | 65–90 min |
| Opéra / 9th | 35–45 min | 40–55 min | 55–80 min |
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport: north on the A1. More about Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport car service.
| Pickup area | Early morning / late night | Midday & weekends | Weekday rush hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champs-Élysées / 8th | 30–40 min | 35–50 min | 50–75 min |
| Saint-Germain-des-Prés | 25–35 min | 30–45 min | 40–65 min |
| Le Marais | 30–40 min | 35–50 min | 50–75 min |
| La Défense | 35–45 min | 40–55 min | 55–80 min |
| Opéra / 9th | 30–40 min | 35–50 min | 50–75 min |
Paris Orly Airport: south on the A6. More about Paris Orly Airport car service.
| Pickup area | Early morning / late night | Midday & weekends | Weekday rush hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champs-Élysées / 8th | 30–40 min | 35–50 min | 50–75 min |
| Saint-Germain-des-Prés | 35–45 min | 40–55 min | 55–80 min |
| Le Marais | 25–35 min | 30–45 min | 40–65 min |
| La Défense | 30–40 min | 35–50 min | 50–75 min |
| Opéra / 9th | 25–35 min | 30–45 min | 40–65 min |
Paris Le Bourget Airport: north on the A1. More about Paris Le Bourget Airport car service.
These are typical ranges based on distances, published averages and normal traffic patterns, not guarantees. Weekday rush hour means about 7–10 a.m. and 4–7 p.m. on weekdays. Weather, events and holidays can add more.
How early to get to the airport
Domestic and short-haul flights
- Arrive 2 hours before departure
- Bag drop usually closes 45 minutes before
- Add 30 minutes at peak times
International flights
- Arrive 3 hours before departure
- Check-in often closes 60 minutes before
- Have passports ready in the car
Private jets
- Arrive 15 to 30 minutes before
- Paris Le Bourget Airport
Busy times to plan around
Roads to the airport are usually slowest in weekday rush hour (about 7–10 a.m. and 4–7 p.m. on weekdays), on the evening before a weekend or public holiday, at the start and end of school holidays, and during major events and trade fairs. On those days, tick the peak-day box in the calculator.
Tips for each airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Most trips from the city go north on the A1. Tell your chauffeur your terminal so they can plan the drop-off.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Most trips from the city go south on the A6. Tell your chauffeur your terminal so they can plan the drop-off.
Paris Le Bourget Airport (LBG)
Most trips from the city go north on the A1. Used mainly by private and business jets, so check-in is quick.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from Champs-Élysées / 8th to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?
Usually 50–65 min by car at midday, and 65–90 min in weekday rush hour. Early in the morning or late at night it can take 40–50 min.
Which airport is quickest to reach from Champs-Élysées / 8th?
Paris Orly Airport (ORY) is usually the quickest commercial airport from Champs-Élysées / 8th, at about 35–50 min at midday.
How early should I leave for the airport in Paris?
Plan to reach the airport 2 hours before a domestic or short-haul flight and 3 hours before an international flight. Add the drive time for your area and time of day, plus a 15-minute buffer. The calculator on this page does the math for you.
What is the worst time to drive to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?
Weekday rush hour, about 7–10 a.m. and 4–7 p.m. on weekdays. Traffic can add a lot of time compared with early morning, so leave earlier at those times.
Can I get a chauffeur to Paris Le Bourget Airport?
Yes. Royal Executive Limo arranges chauffeured transfers to and from Paris Le Bourget Airport, which mainly handles private and business aviation.
Let a chauffeur handle the timing
Your chauffeur tracks your flight, plans the route around live traffic and arrives early.
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