Quick answer
Delhi to Paris is a non-stop flight of about 9 hours 15 minutes to 10 hours 30 minutes over roughly 6,570 km. Air France and Air India fly to Charles de Gaulle Airport. One-way economy fares start around ₹32,000 booked 3–6 weeks ahead outside summer. Indian passport holders need a Schengen visa, applied for through VFS France.
Route facts
- Flight time
- 9h 15m–10h 30m
- Distance
- ≈ 6,570 km
- Starting fare
- ₹32,000 one-way
- Airlines
- Air France, Air India
- Cheapest months
- Jan–Mar and Nov
- Entry
- Schengen short-stay visa required — apply through VFS France up to six months ahead; fingerprints and a photo are also recorded at your first Schengen entry.
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Fares are typical starting one-way economy prices booked 3–6 weeks ahead outside peak dates — live prices vary by the hour.
Which airlines fly Delhi to Paris non-stop?
Air France and Air India fly non-stop from Terminal 3 at Delhi to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). Air France uses Terminal 2 at CDG. Indian airlines have been routing around Pakistani airspace since 2025, so Air India's flights can take longer than Air France's.
What are the best flight timings?
India is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of France in summer and 4 hours 30 minutes ahead in winter. Morning or early-afternoon departures from Delhi land in Paris the same evening — easy on body clocks and ideal for families. Overnight flights land at dawn, before hotel check-in.
Baggage on full-service fares
Both airlines include meals. Standard economy fares usually include one 23 kg checked bag, but the cheapest "Light" fares on some routes are cabin-only — check before paying. If Paris is the first stop of a multi-country Europe trip, remember that European trains and budget flights have their own baggage rules.
Getting from CDG to central Paris
- RER B train: 30–40 minutes to Gare du Nord or Châtelet, about €13 (₹1,350)
- Taxi: fixed fares of about €56–65 (₹5,700–6,650) to central Paris, depending on bank of the Seine
- Disneyland Paris: about 10 minutes by TGV from CDG, or by shuttle bus
When to book, and connecting options
Book 6–10 weeks ahead for May–June and July–August, when Indian families and honeymooners travel. January–March and November are usually cheapest. One-stop flights via the Gulf or Istanbul add 4–7 hours but can save money. From Paris, Eurostar reaches London in about 2 hours 20 minutes and TGV Lyria trains reach Geneva or Zurich in 3–4 hours.
Tips for families and seniors
- At your first Schengen entry, expect fingerprints and a photo under the EU's Entry/Exit System — queues can be longer.
- CDG is large; request wheelchair assistance at booking.
- Order vegetarian or Jain meals at least 24 hours ahead.
See our France visa guide, France trip cost, things to do in France and more flight routes.
Frequently asked questions
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