Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Paris: what you need to know
Approximately 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Paris.
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1. The city is 1 hour ahead of Edinburgh, where Edinburgh Airport is located.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the most traveled route, with 117 flights a week to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from EDI to CDG is with easyJet at 20:15. Opt for the first departure operated by Air France at 06:00 if you want to get on your way earlier.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from EDI to Paris. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, it's wise to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.
Start your journey with a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Paris. From EDI, you can fly seamlessly to any of these Paris airports:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
These are some of the well-known airlines offering direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Paris:
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing flights from EDI to Paris, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You won't need a visa for France if you hold a passport from United Kingdom and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can change. So before booking your flight tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Paris, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest rules.
EDI is around 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 31 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Paris? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near EDI:
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Paris
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Paris is ج.م. 1,125. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 1,999. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 10 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from EDI to Paris.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Paris. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Paris. Enter your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to the centre of Paris is around 44 minutes by car. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Edinburgh Airport to Paris, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near CDG:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Once your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Paris has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in around 34 minutes by car. Central Paris is roughly 19 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY).
You can also opt for public transport, which will take about 57 minutes.
There are some great places where you can make a pit stop near ORY. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from EDI to Paris at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Paris
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Paris. June is the busiest month to travel to Paris. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
When booking your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Paris, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Paris, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 29ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from EDI to Paris in January when temperatures average between -2ºC and 9ºC.
More about Paris
Start your Paris trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Paris, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Paris itinerary.
Complete your Paris trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Paris and explore the city on your own terms. Easily compare options in one place to find the ideal ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Edinburgh Airport to Paris.
