Flight route information

Cathay Pacific offers flights to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CGD) from Auckland International Airport (AKL), with a layover in Hong Kong (HKG). Flights from AKL to CDG take around 27 hours 15 minutes, including the layover, and bring you to Terminal 2A in Paris.

Upon your arrival in Paris

Upon arriving in Paris, you will be greeted with a variety of transportation options. Taxis are a convenient option, and can get you to the city centre in an hour. Alternatively, the RER B train connects Charles de Gaulle airport (CDG) to downtown in 50 minutes, departing every 10 to 20 minutes. Tickets can be purchased at ticket booths in the arrivals terminal.

A brief introduction to Paris

Known as the ‘City of Lights’, Paris is a metropolitan masterpiece that is home to world class art, awe-inspiring architecture and abundant opportunities for sampling fine French dining.

One of the icons of Paris, the Eiffel Tower is the perfect place to begin your trip. Here, you can enjoy a romantic picnic on the grass at the bottom of the tower, as well as experience views of the entire city at the top.

At the Louvre and Musée d’Orsay museums, you can find some of the world’s most famous paintings such as the Mona Lisa and Van Gogh’s self-portrait. Art lovers are also recommended to explore other museums and galleries such as Centre Pompidou and Musée Marmottan Monet.

Cobblestone streets contribute to the romance of the French capital, and should definitely be explored, especially in the vibrant neighbourhood of Montmartre. Here, you will experience Paris’ broad and lively boulevards that are brimming with charming boutiques and local bookshops. Be sure to embellish your trip with world class gastronomy – Paris has countless bistros and fine dining eateries, as well as ten 3-Michelin starred restaurants.

Flying to Paris with Cathay Pacific

Book your Auckland to Paris flight with Cathay Pacific and enjoy unparalleled customer service courtesy of our dedicated crew, who are there to attend to your on-board needs.

During your layover in Hong Kong, First Class and Business Class passengers will have access to our award-winning lounges. There, you can relax, refresh and recharge before your flight with signature experiences as the Noodle Bar, Shower Suites, the Relaxation Room, and more.

Inflight experiences

On your flight to Paris, you will enjoy a meal and snacks from our curated dining menu, which features contemporary flavours from around the world. Cathay Pacific also offers an award-winning wine selection designed to complement the inflight menus.

You’ll also have access to our entire content library, which includes a vast selection of films, television box sets and podcasts to keep you thoroughly entertained on your flight. Find out what’s playing on your flight.