Travelling from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Paris: what you need to know
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1. The city is five hours ahead of Washington DC, where Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport is located.
Allow plenty of time to get on your BWI to Paris flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
We make it easy to book flight tickets from BWI to Paris with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Travelling from central Washington DC to BWI takes about 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near BWI. Whether you're taking an early flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Paris or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
77.13% of flights that take off from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport arrive at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Paris
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Paris flight is $280. The cheapest price for a return flight is $565. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from BWI to Paris, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
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Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The distance from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris is roughly 27 kilometres. It takes about 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to CDG if you have a late flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Paris. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Explore without limits with a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and discover more of Paris and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Charles de Gaulle Airport about two weeks before your flight from BWI to Paris can help you get the lowest rate.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
The centre of Paris is located around 19 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). After your flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Paris has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 35 minutes.
The journey will take roughly 55 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to ORY. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your BWI to Paris flight:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or long cab lines. Pick up a Paris Orly Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Check out the availability and rates from Alamo, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar.
Snap up the best price by securing your ride from ORY one week ahead of time. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.
The address for Paris Orly Airport is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Set your sights on the city centre after your flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Paris has landed. Central Paris is about 88 kilometres from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) and takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to reach by cab or ride-share.
The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes if you use public transport.
If you don't want to make the journey into the centre, find a hotel close to BVA. Make yourself comfy at one of these stays after your BWI to Paris flight:
Start your travels without stressing over how to get to your destination with a Beauvais-Tille Airport rental car. Book your wheels with trusted names here like Loca Malin, Budget and Europcar.
If you're after a specific make or model, lock in your ride from BVA around three weeks ahead of your flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Paris. This gives you a better shot at getting your preferred car, as well as a better deal.
Beauvais-Tille Airport can be found at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
Travel to Paris during peak season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Paris in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Book a Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Paris flight ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BWI to Paris in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
More about Paris
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Paris right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Paris:
Louvre Museum and Eiffel Tower are just two of the top-rated attractions to add to your Paris must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered once you've seen Paris. Around 386 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris, Nantes is another essential stop in France. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.