Flying from Moscow to Paris: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Moscow. Explore your options leaving from Vnukovo Airport (VKO) or Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) when planning your flight from Moscow to Paris.
When flying into Paris, get off the plane at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) or Paris Orly Airport (ORY). Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) is another way to get to this city.
Paris is two hours behind Moscow and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Allow plenty of time to get on your Moscow to Paris flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Moscow to Paris
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap Moscow to Paris flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your plane ticket from Moscow to Paris.
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Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME)
Split up your Moscow to Paris flight with a stop so you can freshen up or cross a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Moscow Domodedovo Airport and Paris are:
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The drive from central Moscow to DME usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes, depending on traffic. It's roughly 40 kilometres from the city centre to the airport.
55.67% of flights out of Moscow Domodedovo Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Arriving in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris takes around 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 23 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to CDG if you're coming in on a late flight from Moscow to Paris. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Paris and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks ahead of your Moscow to Paris flight.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY) is about 14 kilometres from the centre of Paris. Once you've disembarked your flight from Moscow to Paris, it takes approximately 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you hop on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 55 minutes or so.
You'll find some comfortable places to lay your head close to ORY. Tuck yourself in after your Moscow to Paris flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or long cab queues. Pick up a Paris Orly Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Compare offers from Alamo, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar.
Snap up a deal by reserving your ride from ORY one week in advance. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
You'll find Paris Orly Airport at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Head to the city centre after your flight from Moscow to Paris has touched down. Central Paris is around 72 kilometres from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) and takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to reach by cab or ride-share.
The journey will take about 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport.
Choose a hotel near BVA and quickly go from touchdown to tucked into your bed. Whether you're catching a late Moscow to Paris flight or just want a stress-free arrival, these stays are all about convenience:
Take the guesswork out of the next leg of your journey with a Beauvais-Tille Airport rental car. Loca Malin, Budget and Europcar are some companies you can book with.
Around three weeks ahead of your flight from Moscow to Paris is a good time to book your ride from BVA. You're more likely to get a better rate or even snap up an early bird discount.
Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Moscow to Paris. June is the most popular month to visit Paris. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Book a Moscow to Paris ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Paris to range from 13ºC to 29ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Moscow to Paris in January when temperatures average between -2ºC and 9ºC.
More about Paris
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Paris right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Moscow to Paris:
Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Paris to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Explore more of France
Paris is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of France you'll want to see. Around 386 kilometres south-east of Paris, a trip to Lyon will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
Nantes is another must-experience destination in France and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. No trip is complete without visiting Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.