Flying from Melbourne to Paris: what you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Paris.
Paris has a number of airports you can fly into. Hop off the plane at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) or Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA).
Paris's timezone is UTC+1, making Paris ten hours behind Melbourne.
For a stress-free start to your trip, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your Melbourne to Paris flight.
During popular months like December, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Paris
To find cheap Melbourne to Paris flights, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
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Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it simple to find a Melbourne to Paris flight with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
MEL is about 19 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to Paris or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
63% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris takes around 35 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 23 kilometres away.
It usually takes 35 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel close to CDG if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Paris. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car and explore Paris and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Europcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
The street address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY) is around 14 kilometres from central Paris. Following your flight from Melbourne to Paris, it takes approximately 25 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
If you hop on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 40 minutes or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to ORY. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Melbourne to Paris:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Paris Orly Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and get going in the blink of an eye.
Don't pay more than you need to. Booking your ride one week ahead of your arrival at ORY can land you a better rate.
Paris Orly Airport is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA)
Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA) is around 72 kilometres from central Paris. It takes about 1 hour 15 minutes to get to the city centre in a car after your flight from Melbourne to Paris.
The journey will take you around 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport.
Enjoy a low-stress, comfortable start to your break by checking in to a hotel near BVA after your Melbourne to Paris flight. Recover from your travel day or simply take a moment to get your bearings in a new destination at:
Take control of the next chapter of your journey by picking up a Paris Beauvais Airport rental car. Loca Malin, Budget and Europcar make getting on the road effortless.
Around three weeks ahead of your flight from Melbourne to Paris is a good time to secure your vehicle from BVA. You're more likely to land a better deal or score some early bird savings.
The street address for Paris Beauvais Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
July is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Paris. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Paris in March.
When booking your Melbourne to Paris tickets, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Paris, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Melbourne to Paris in January when temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Paris
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Paris, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these options your base for exploring Paris:
Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum are just two of the major attractions to put on your Paris travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Musee d'Orsay.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored once you've seen Paris. Around 386 kilometres to the southeast, check out popular attractions including Fête Des Lumières, Vieux Lyon and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Around 338 kilometres southwest of Paris, Nantes is another essential stop in France. No visit is complete without checking out Les Machines de l’île Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Basilique Saint Nicolas.