Travelling from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Tokyo: what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Tokyo and you'll be in the air for an average of 14 hours 39 minutes.
Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Paris, where Charles de Gaulle Airport is located. Tokyo operates on the UTC+9 timezone.
With 36 weekly flights between the two airports, Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Haneda Airport (HND) is the busiest route. Air France operates the earliest flight at 09:25. If you're eager to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from CDG to HND is with Air France at 22:00.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from CDG to Tokyo.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as June and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You can catch a direct flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Tokyo. Start your journey at CDG and arrive at Haneda Airport (HND).
Choose from a variety of carriers that offer direct flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Tokyo. Reserve your trip with one of these:
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing flights from CDG to Tokyo, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
If you have a passport from France and are travelling to Japan for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may differ based on the length of your trip and can be subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, contact your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before booking a cheap ticket from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Tokyo.
The journey from central Paris to CDG takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 44 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Tokyo? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to CDG:
How to find the cheapest flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Tokyo
Rs109,628 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Tokyo. A return flight starts from Rs189,635. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Book 9 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CDG to Tokyo.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Tokyo. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo takes around 16 minutes by car. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Tokyo. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HND instead:
Narita International Airport (NRT)
As soon as your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Tokyo has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in around 58 minutes by car. Central Tokyo is roughly 64 kilometres from Narita International Airport (NRT).
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near NRT. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from CDG to Tokyo:
Best time to go to Tokyo
June is the most popular month for flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Tokyo. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to Tokyo in February when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Tokyo in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 15ºC and 20ºC. Look for cheap flights from CDG to Tokyo around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Tokyo
After booking your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Tokyo, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tokyo:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Tokyo Tower, Senso-ji Temple Yogodo and Mag's Park Rooftop Shibuya Crossing are highlights which should feature on every Tokyo itinerary.
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