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Charles de Gaulle Airport

Transportation to Colombo Airport from the City Center

It is only possible to reach the airport from Colombo city center by bus and taxi. Alternatively, you can also travel with private cars that can be rented from car rental companies located in the city center.

Taxi

Taxi drivers in Colombo, which is moving towards to becoming a global world city, also keep up with this development. Almost all of the taxi drivers are clean-wear, polite and speak English, which increases the quality of service. Despite being expensive compared to other alternatives, it is preferred because of its ease of reaching anytime.

Bus

The bus number 187-E3, which is used to get to the airport, collects passengers at different bus stops all day except night time. It serves as an economic and fast transportation option.

Car Rental

As in all major cities, it is also possible to find quality and reputable car rental companies in Colombo. You can request the model and brand you want from the companies you can reach easily via Internet and telephone.

Airport Information

Bandaranayike Airport, which links Colombo to the world and hosts many passengers every year, consists of a medium sized single terminal building. There are many services ranging from pharmacies and health centers to foreign exchange bureaus and bank ATMs at the airport. There is a beauty and spa center in the terminal which also has an animal care room for pets of passengers.

Baristar Coffee Lanka, Burger King, Deli Food & Spicy, HVA Foods, Nestle Lanka PLC, Palm Strip Restaurant and Relax Inn Food are the places where passengers can meet their eating and drinking needs during waiting periods.

For shopping there are Abans Pvt, AMF Duty Free, Asian Electricals, Aventure Holdings, Chamber of Gifts, Classic Electronics, Crown Electronics, Citizen, Gomez's and Odel stores. The airport also meets the accommodation needs of its passengers with the Serediva Transit Hotel in it.

Last Updated: 14 Jun 2017

Transportation to Paris City Center from Airport

Beauvais Tille - Paris Beauvais Airport

Beauvais Tille Airport is located 85 km from Paris, in Tille, close to the city of Beauvais. There are many public transportation methods available to get from Beauvais Tille Airport and Paris’s city center.

From the Beauvais train station, located just 4 km from the airport, you can take the train to Paris or choose the airport bus option, which is faster. In addition, you can also get to Paris using a taxi or rental car.

Train

There is no train that stop at the airport but the Beauvais train station is only 4 km away. The train is a great way to get to Paris. From this train station, which is only 4 km from Beauvais Tille Airport, you can take the train to the city. The train to Paris stops in Gare du Nord, Amiens, and other central locations. First, you need to take a taxi or get on a bus to the train station. If you take a taxi it takes about 15 minutes.

After you get to the train station, get on the Paris Gare du Nord train. The train takes about 1 hour, providing visitors with a quick and economical way to get from Beauvais Tille Airport to the city. The buses between Beauvais Tille Airport and the Beauvais train station are more affordable. The bus fare has been the same since 2014; a single ticket costs 4 euros. You can buy your ticket from the bus driver. The bus to the train station takes about 30-45 minutes. A ticket for the Paris Gare du Nord train costs 15 euros. You can buy a ticket at the station, online, or at the automatic kiosks at the airport. If you buy your ticket online your ticket will be mailed to your address or you can pick it up at the station.

Bus

There are bus stops located at the terminal exit of Beauvais Tille Airport that are very easy to find. Buses, operating under the Beauvais Tille Airport, take off from these stops and go directly to Paris and the city center in Beauvais. The last stop for the buses that go directly to Paris is Porte Maillot, which is where the Paris Metro Station is located. These buses provide cheap, quick, and direct transportation between Porte Maillot and Beauvais Tille Airport, providing passengers with a convenient service. These buses to Paris take off 20 minutes after each flight lands at Beauvais Tille Airport.

From 2014-2016 the price of a single ticket for the Paris-Beauvais Tille Airport bus has been 17 euros. If you purchase this ticket online it can be as cheap as 15.90 euros. Children under the age of 3 travel for free.

If you didn’t buy your ticket online you can purchase it at ticket sales locations at the arrivals terminal or from automatic kiosks. However at these locations you can only use cash to buy your ticket. For online sales they do accept credit cards. There are smaller commuter buses that provide transportation between the airport and the Beauvais city center.

Taxi and Shuttle

There are private shuttle vehicles, operating under the Beauvias Tille Airport, which provide direct transportation to the Beauvais city center. These vehicles also provide transportation to the Beauvais train station. These buses operate 8 times a day. The shuttle fleet is quite extensive; available vehicles include minibuses, buses, and taxi-sized shuttles. Using these buses you can get directly to Paris, Charles de Gaulle Airport, Disneyland, and other nearby areas.

These shuttle vehicles are a bit more expensive compared to normal buses but they’re ideal if you’re traveling in a group because you can split the cost.

When you exit the airport terminal you will see a taxi stand. Taking a taxi from Beauvais Tille Airport to Paris will cost around 100-160 euros. This fare can vary depending on the time of day you travel (there is a difference between the daytime fare and nighttime fare), the traffic, and distance to your destination in the city.

Rental Cars

In a country like France, which has many cheap, fast, modern, and luxurious modes of public transportation we wouldn’t recommend renting a car. Especially if your final destination is Paris where parking is a hassle and traffic can be exceptionally bad. Trying to get from Beauvais Tille Airport to Paris during rush hour can take hours. If you are planning a long stay and don’t want to use public transportation you can get more information about renting a car from the rental car companies located within Beauvais Tille Airport.

Last Updated: 18 Apr 2019

Charles De Gaulle Airport

Located in the north of Paris, you can access many central locations in the city from Charles de Gaulle Airport by train, bus, shuttle, taxi, rental car, or personal car.

Train

There are a total of two rail systems that you can use to get to the city center from Charles de Gaulle Airport. The first is the RER. You can purchase RER tickets from the kiosks at the airport entrance using your credit card. You can easily find the station you need by following the signs. However, due to frequent strikes and the delays they can cause, we recommend departing even earlier than you had planned.  

The next rail system is the TGV. This high-speed line connects several stations, like Lille, Strasbourg, Dijon, Lyon, Marseille, Montpellier, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Nantes, Poitiers, Rennes, Toulon and even Brussels, to the TGV station located in terminal 2.  

The CDGVAL inter-terminal shuttle provides quick and convenient transportation between the three terminals at Charles de Gaulle making it easy to get to the terminals and transportation networks like the RER and TGV.

Taxi

One of the most convenient and fastest ways to get to the city center from the airport is by taxi. There is a taxi stand at all three terminals at the airport. The taxi fare is calculated according to the kilometers travelled. The taxi fare between the airport and city center is reasonable. You can find more information about taxi companies and their contact information on the airport’s website.  

Bus

Another means of transportation to get to the city center from the airport is by bus. Buses that provide service to the city to from the airport include Roissybus, Cars Air France, 350 Bus, 19 Bus, Noctilien night bus, Val d’Europe Airports Shuttle and Fileo Roissy.

Using the Roissy Bus service, which is provided by the city of Paris, you can reach the city center without having to transfer anywhere. Even though it takes about an hour it is a very reliable transportation service. You can get on the Roissy Bus at terminals 1, 2, and 3.  

Rental Cars

There are several car rental companies located in the terminal buildings at Charles de Gaulle Airport. Renting a car from Charles de Gaulle Airport is a convenient way to get to the city center. Car rental companies that are located at the airport include Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Firefly, Hertz, Sixt, Interrent, Alamo, Advantage, Dollar, Thrifty and TT Car Transit.

If you are going to travel between multiple locations specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location when making your reservation. To take a look at the traffic conditions visit Charles de Gaulle’s website to get more information.

Last Updated: 10 Jun 2019

Orly Airport

You can easily access the city center from Orly Airport, located in the south of Paris, by train, bus, shuttle, taxi, rental car, or personal car. There are two rail systems that provide transportation to and from the city center.

The first one is the RER. You can purchase your RER ticket at the station. However, due to frequent strikes and the delays that they can cause, we recommend departing even earlier. The second option is the Tram 7 system. Thanks to these trams you can get to Villejuif-Louis Aragon from the airport.  
 

Taxi

One of the most convenient and fastest ways to get to the city center from Orly airport is by taxi. There is a taxi service at the airport’s terminal. The taxi fare is calculated according to the kilometers travelled. The taxi fare between the airport and city center is reasonable. You can find more information about taxi companies and their contact information on the airport’s website.  

Bus

Another mode of transportation that you can use to reach the city center from Orly Airport is by bus, which is more affordable than taxis. You can access these buses in the main terminal building. Buses that provide service to and from the city center and the airport include Orlybus, Cars Air France, Bus 183, Val d’Europe Airports and Bus 91.10.  

Orlybus buses operate between Paris’s Denfert and Rochereau stops. The trip takes about 30 minutes. Bus line 183 operates between Orly Airport and the Porte de Choisy station. Bus line 91.10 operates between Orly Airport and the Massy-TGV station.

Cars Air France is more affordable compared to the others and operates 2 different buses on 2 different routes. The first route provides transportation between Gare Montparnasse, Invalides and Etoile stations and Orly Airport and the other route operates between Charles de Gaulle Airport and Orly Airport.

Rental Cars

There are several rental car companies located in the terminal building at Orly Airport. Renting a car from Orly Airport is a convenient way to get to the city center. Car rental companies that are located at the airport include Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Firefly, Hertz, Sixt, Interrent, Alamo, Advantage, Dollar, Thrifty and TT Car Transit. If you are going to travel between multiple locations specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location when making your reservation. To take a look at the traffic conditions visit Orly Airport’s website to get more information.

Last Updated: 18 Apr 2019

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Which airports can I use for Colombo-Paris flights?

For Colombo-Paris flights, you can use Bandaranaike Intl. Airport, Dandugama Airport, Kelani River Peliyagoda Airport, Ratmalana Airport, Beira Lake Seaplane Base Airport as departure airport, and Beauvais Tille - Paris Beauvais Airport, Châlons Vatry Airport, Charles de Gaulle Airport, Gare du Nord Railway Station, Paris Le Bourget Airport, Massy TGV Airport, Orly Airport, Pontoise - Pontoise Cormeilles Airport, Velizy Villacoublay Airport, Gare Montparnasse Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Colombo-Paris and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Colombo-Paris is 8517 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 10 hour 30 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Colombo-Paris flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Colombo-Paris flights is Tuesday.