Flights from Dubai to Paris, France

Once dubbed the most romantic city in the world, Paris is packed with beautiful and fascinating places to visit. Paris is created from 20 arrondissements, which spiral out from the center of the city and it is easy to get around thanks to the metro stations. Some of the city’s top attractions include the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and the Louvre art gallery. Popular with honeymooning couples and student tourists, the fascinating history of the city can be seen everywhere you go.

Flying to Paris

1. Which airports serve Dubai to Paris?

Dubai International Airport is the main route in and out of this part of the United Arab Emirates. It is the world’s third busiest airport in terms of passenger numbers. Arrival in Paris may be at Charles de Gaulle Airport or Orly as these are the two main international airports that serve the city.

2. Which airlines operate flights from Dubai to Paris?

Air France operates direct flights between Dubai and Paris as does Emirates airlines. A number of other airlines operate flights with stopovers. Saudi Arabia Airlines flies via Riyadh, while Middle East Airlines goes via Beirut. Lufthansa flies via Frankfurt.

3. How long is the flight?

The flight from Dubai to Paris is around 7 hours and 25 minutes with Air France, although flying with Emirates is a few minutes shorter on average. Indirect flight time depends upon the airline and the route but can be anything between 9 and 16 hours. Paris is two hours behind Dubai.

4. Climate changes between Dubai and Paris

The climate in Paris is very typical of northern Europe and is very temperate, so in the winter you can expect cold conditions while the summer is very mild with generally short heatwaves in June, July and August. Those flying in from Dubai will find it much colder than they are used to as temperatures in Dubai range between 24°C and 40°C with very little rain.

5. Culture differences and need-to-know

The currency in France is the Euro and the official language is French, although many people speak some English too. The currency in Dubai is the UAE Dirham. It is advisable to obtain some French currency before arriving although there are some exchange kiosks at the airports in Paris.

Dubai has a lifestyle that is not as restricted as the rest of the UAE, but Paris is even more laid-back. Citizens of the UAE and many other countries can travel to France without a visa for up to 90 days.

Paris Information

A good place to start your exploration of Paris is right in the heart of the city. Take a tour boat along the Seine while the guides point out some of the main attractions including the magnificent Notre-Dame Cathedral. Alternatively, you can wander down the Champs-Elysées, window shopping or stop for a drink and snack at one of the many cafés. The Louvre can be found to the east of the Champs-Elysées and is so vast you will need to allow more than one day if you want to see all of it, including the famous painting of the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci. Paris is famous for its high-quality restaurants and there are many to choose from that serve some of the best food and wines in the world.

You could also head outside the city to take in the magnificent palace of Versailles or take a family trip to Disneyland Paris that the children will love.