Which Paris airport should I fly into?

Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) With direct flights to more than 200 countries, Charles de Gaulle is the best airport to fly into if you're looking for a wide variety of airlines and flight timings. The CDGVAL light rail enables travel between Charles de Gaulle Airport's three terminals.



The best Paris airport depends on your airline, budget, and final destination. Charles de Gaulle (CDG) is the primary international hub; it's the best choice for long-haul flights and those staying near the RER B line or heading to Disneyland Paris (via a 10-minute TGV). Orly (ORY) is much closer to the city center and is often preferred by European travelers; with the new Metro Line 14 extension, you can now reach central Paris in just 25 minutes, making it arguably the most convenient airport. Beauvais (BVA) is the "budget" airport located about 85 km away; while flights on Ryanair are cheap, the shuttle to Paris takes 75 minutes and costs about €17, which can cancel out your savings. If convenience is your priority, choose Orly. If you are flying from outside Europe, you will likely land at CDG. Only choose Beauvais if the flight is significantly cheaper and you have the extra time to spare for the long transfer. In 2026, the improved rail links have made both CDG and Orly excellent options, but Orly's proximity to the heart of Paris remains its biggest selling point.

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Orly airport (ORY) is the closest airport to Paris located just 13 km south of the city center. Like CDG, Orly airport also offers international flights with airlines like British Airways, Alitalia and easyJet operating. Last year it served more than 33 million passengers.

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Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport or Roissy Airport, as it is often called after its location (Roissy), is the main airport in Paris. Thus, it also goes simply by the name of Paris Airport, pointing out loud and clear that it is the major airfield serving the Paris area.

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Paris-Beauvais Airport serves as a tertiary budget option for many European travelers as well. Though technically located in the Picardy region some 50 miles north of Paris, the airport remains an important hub for discount flights to Paris.

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Orly airport (ORY) is the closest airport to Paris located just 13 km south of the city center. Like CDG, Orly airport also offers international flights with airlines like British Airways, Alitalia and easyJet operating. Last year it served more than 33 million passengers.

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Planning Your Trip to Paris
First-time travelers should try and plan around 4-5 days—ample time to enjoy some classic Parisian highlights and visit a few of the 20 arrondissements (neighborhoods).

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Orly ( ORY) and Charles de Gaulle ( CDG) are the 2 main airports of Paris. ORY at the South of Paris, CDG at the North. CDG is much bigger than ORY. most airlines operate on one or the other, very few airlines operating on both airports.

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The cost of the taxi trip between CDG and Paris is between 50 Euros and 60 Euros, depending on the route taken and the destination in Paris. In the event of frequent traffic jams in Paris and its surroundings, this price may be doubled.

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Yes, Paris is considered one of the most expensive cities in the world, but there are ways to reduce your expenses.

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Türkiye and Italy also have two airports apiece that made the most chaotic airports list. Other airports in the list included those in popular European cities like Lisbon, Copenhagen and Paris.

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Of course you can! Roissy (CDG) is about 23km from Paris so, if the weather is clear, you will definitely see the tower, provided you are seating on the left side of the plane. I have done a lot of travel from CDG and always reserve a window seat on the left side (A) just for the pleasure of that gorgeous view.

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