Flying from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Paris: what you need to know
Paris is one hour ahead of Glasgow, where Glasgow Prestwick Airport is located. Paris follows the UTC+1 timezone.
For a relaxed start to your PIK to Paris flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
We make it a breeze to book flight tickets from PIK to Paris with a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
Travelling from central Glasgow to PIK takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a hotel near PIK? If you've booked an early flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Paris, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Glasgow Prestwick Airport, 76.7% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Paris
₹ 6,371 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Paris flight. A round-trip ticket right now is ₹ 14,380. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from PIK to Paris, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Paris across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to the centre of Paris takes around 45 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes to get there using public transport.
Book a hotel close to CDG if you're coming in on a late flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Paris. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Follow your own route with a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and discover more of Paris and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from PIK to Paris can help you get the lowest rate.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY) is around 19 kilometres from central Paris. After your flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Paris, it'll take you around 35 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 55 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to ORY. Here are a few options where you can check in after your PIK to Paris flight:
Alamo, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar make collecting a Paris Orly Airport rental car quick and easy. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Get the pick of the lot. Securing your ride from ORY one week ahead of time often means more savings and a greater range of vehicles.
Paris Orly Airport is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Find your way to the city centre after your flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Paris has arrived. 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 will take you around 2 hours 20 minutes by public transport.
Enjoy a quiet, low-key start to your trip by choosing a hotel near BVA after your PIK to Paris flight. Recover from your travel day or just take a moment to find your footing in a new place at:
Take the guesswork out of the next part of your trip with a Beauvais-Tille Airport rental car. Loca Malin, Budget and Europcar make getting on the road effortless.
If you're searching for a specific type of vehicle, lock in your ride from BVA about three weeks before your flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Paris. This gives you a higher chance of getting the car you prefer, on top of a better deal.
Beauvais-Tille Airport's street address is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
Visit Paris during peak season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices may be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Paris in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Book a Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Paris flight ticket with a departure in August to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 13ºC to 29ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC and 9ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from PIK to Paris around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Paris
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Paris right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Paris:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are highlights which should feature on any good Paris itinerary.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored after you've experienced Paris. Around 386 kilometres away to the south-east, its best 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 favourite stop in France. Experience major highlights starting with Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.