Fly private between Cardiff and Paris from US$9,500 for a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Cardiff () to Paris (CDG) and Paris to Cardiff — timed and priced alike.
Cardiff and Paris lie approximately 502 km apart (312 mi / 271 nm) on a direct routing.
From €8,800 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Expect US$9,500 – US$22,500 for a one-way charter between Cardiff and Paris, depending on the aircraft — a very light jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. It seats 6-8 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (EUR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 06m | 59 min – 1h 13m | €8,800 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 03m | 57 min – 1h 09m | €10,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 06m | €8,800 – €13,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 04m | €9,800 – €14,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 03m | €11,000 – €15,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 03m | €10,000 – €14,000 (~US$11,000 – US$15,500) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 01m | €11,000 – €16,000 (~US$12,000 – US$17,000) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 59 min | €12,000 – €17,000 (~US$13,000 – US$18,500) | 6-8 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
On Cardiff–Paris, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure. Slot-controlled hubs at one or both ends can affect both scheduling and cost.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Cardiff, United Kingdom: MOD St Athan, Cardiff International Airport, Bristol Airport and Royal Marines Base Chivenor.
Paris, France: Charles de Gaulle International Airport, Paris-Le Bourget International Airport, Paris-Orly Airport, Pontoise-Cormeilles Aerodrome, Melun-Villaroche Airfield and Coulommiers-Voisins Aerodrome.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Cardiff: Bristol (BRS), Cardiff (CWL); Paris: Paris (LBG).
Observed traffic points to a weekday route with afternoon departures, on the departures logged so far.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff → Paris | 9 | 60 min | 52 min | Embraer Phenom 300 (2) |
| Paris → Cardiff | 12 | 61 min | — | Cessna Citation Mustang (2), Embraer Phenom 300 (2) |
21 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| MOD St Athan | Charles de Gaulle International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | EGSY | LFPG / CDG |
| Longest hard runway | 5,997 ft | 13,829 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 163 ft | 392 ft |
| Distance from city | 6 km | in the city |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,497 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,172 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,997 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,072 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,797 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,552 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 3,097 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,782 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,997 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,272 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,497 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,352 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,797 ft spare |
1,480 km 852 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 2,497 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,072 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,719 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,022 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,797 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,272 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 421 ft spare |
4,600 km 3,972 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 1,067 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,298 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 1,097 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,772 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,305 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,592 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 557 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,772 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 697 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,172 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 1,207 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,772 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 3 ft short |
14,260 km 13,632 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 197 ft spare |
11,112 km 10,484 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 3 ft short |
12,960 km 12,332 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 1,197 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,317 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Cardiff International Airport (7,723 ft, 0 km) · Bristol Airport (6,598 ft, 44 km) · Royal Marines Base Chivenor (6,014 ft, 66 km) · Swansea Airport (4,429 ft, 55 km) · Paris-Le Bourget International Airport (9,843 ft, 10 km) · Paris-Orly Airport (11,975 ft, 34 km) · Pontoise-Cormeilles Aerodrome (5,541 ft, 39 km) · Melun-Villaroche Airfield (6,480 ft, 46 km)
Our team responds to Cardiff–Paris quote requests within the hour during business hours, with real aircraft options.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Cardiff–Paris when the time is right.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
The Cardiff to Paris route is a popular international private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$9,500 – US$22,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 06m gate to gate across the 502 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Cardiff–Paris departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Cardiff–Paris charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
Other flights from Cardiff | Paris | United Kingdom | Europe
