Travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Paris's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Madrid.
Flights from MAD to CDG start from 06:00 — the first with Air France. The last departure is at 21:45 with Iberia. In total, there are 59 weekly Madrid Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your MAD to CDG flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Getting to Paris (and then seeing more of France!) is a snap with Air France. This popular airline has direct flights from Madrid Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Air France is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Iberia is the most punctual carrier that offers MAD to CDG flights, with 76.37% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madrid Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MAD and CDG:
Marseille Airport
Bilbao Airport
Toulouse Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Madrid Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight is $63. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $148. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book five months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MAD to CDG.
The cheapest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Madrid Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
Of the departures from Madrid Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.
Madrid Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Madrid Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you're landing on a late Madrid Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near CDG:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar to explore Paris and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
July is the most popular month for flights from Madrid Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Paris in March.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Madrid Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAD to CDG sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Paris is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of France waiting to be explored. About 386 kilometres south-east of Paris, a visit to Lyon will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris, Nantes is another favourite stop in France. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Machines of the Isle Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Basilique Saint Nicolas.
