Is an 8 hour layover in Paris enough time?

But an eight-hour layover should give you a comfortable four hours' worth of strolling through Paris.



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But an eight-hour layover should give you a comfortable four hours' worth of strolling through Paris.

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With seven hours, you should be able to get into Paris and see the Eiffel Tower if you know exactly where to go and how to get around. It would be tight, though. I wouldn't try to do anything more than that, unless losing your connection would not be a big deal (hourly flights or something like that).

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9 Hours in Paris
  • Eiffel Tower. Beautiful 180 degree HDR panorama at sunrise in spring of the Eiffel tower at the river Seine in Paris, France. ...
  • Notre-Dame Cathedral. ...
  • The Louvre. ...
  • Avenue des Champs-Elysees. ...
  • Arc de Triomphe. ...
  • Eiffel Tower. ...
  • View from Montparnasse.


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Parisian 'rush hour' it's best to travel on the metro outside of commuter hours, which are from 08.00-10.00 and 17.00-20.00. By avoiding the rush means you're more likely to have an easier journey and perhaps get a seat, too.

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How long does a layover need to be to leave the airport? Because layovers are your choice, you can leave whenever you like, but seasoned travelers, including McGee, seldom leave airports for less than six hours.

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During domestic layovers, you are free to leave the airport. If your domestic layover is longer than one hour, you should expect to receive two boarding permits. If you want to check out local points of interest, make sure you get your second boarding pass and print it out before you leave.

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What to do during a long layover
  1. Escape the airport on your own to explore the city.
  2. Take an organized tour of the city.
  3. Book yourself into a transfer hotel.
  4. Try out the local cuisine.
  5. Indulge in the comfort food you've been avoiding.
  6. Take a shower.
  7. Phone a friend.
  8. Find a meditation room.


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During domestic layovers, you are free to leave the airport. If your domestic layover is longer than one hour, you should expect to receive two boarding permits. If you want to check out local points of interest, make sure you get your second boarding pass and print it out before you leave.

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However, if you're flying direct with no messy transfer to worry about, then my pick would be Air France. The seats are more comfortable, the in-flight amenities tend to be better and the food just has the slightest of edges over the Dutch carrier.

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