Delhi to Paris flights — Air France and Air India non-stops, fares, baggage, terminals and Schengen visa for Indians. Search with FlightGPT.
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Quick answer: Delhi to Paris non-stop flights take about ≈ 9h 20m non-stop, operated by Air France, Air India, ≈ 2–3 non-stops daily (Air India reduced summer 2026). Indian passport holders should check the visa requirement summarised below. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest DEL–CDG fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
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Air France (AF225) and Air India (AI143) both operate non-stop Delhi–Paris services, typically overnight. In 2026, Air India temporarily reduced its frequency on the route (to around a daily service) through August 2026 amid high fuel prices and airspace limits, while Air France maintains its own daily flight — so expect roughly 2–3 combined non-stops a day, depending on dates. Air France flies the Boeing 777 in a multi-class layout; Air India uses the Boeing 787/777. Both are SkyTeam-aligned for onward connections at Paris.
The non-stop covers about 6,560 km in roughly 9 hours 20 minutes westbound; the eastbound return is shorter (around 8h 10m) thanks to tailwinds. Both carriers depart Delhi late evening and land at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) in the early morning — ideal for clearing immigration and getting a full day in the city or making onward European flights. Paris is 3 hours 30 minutes behind India in winter (CET) and 4 hours 30 minutes behind in summer (CEST).
Fares peak in June–August (European summer, Indian holidays) and around Christmas–New Year and Diwali. The cheapest months are usually February, early March and November. For the non-stop, book 8–12 weeks ahead for summer and 4–8 weeks off-peak; with Air India's reduced 2026 capacity, earlier is safer. We never quote fixed rupee fares — check live fares in the FlightGPT search for your exact dates.
Honest savings come from flexibility. Tuesday and Wednesday departures usually beat weekends. A one-stop via Doha (Qatar), Istanbul (Turkish), Dubai (Emirates) or Frankfurt (Lufthansa) can be cheaper than the non-stop, adding 4–6 hours — worth it if budget matters more than time. Avoid peak summer and festival weeks. Set a price alert and book when the fare looks reasonable rather than chasing an unrealistic low. Compare cabins on FlightGPT; sale premium-economy can be good value.
Delhi departures use Terminal 3 (T3) at IGI — Air France check-in is on row K, Air India on rows D–F. At Paris Charles de Gaulle, Air France arrives at Terminal 2E (halls K/L/M), while Air India typically uses Terminal 2A; both connect via the CDGVAL shuttle. The RER B train reaches central Paris (Gare du Nord) in 35–40 minutes; the Roissybus serves Opéra. Allow 90 minutes for the busy evening departure wave at Delhi.
Air India economy on this route typically allows 2 × 23 kg checked + 8 kg cabin — among the most generous in the market. Air France economy usually includes 1 × 23 kg checked + 12 kg cabin, but its 'Light' fares are carry-on only, so check your fare carefully. Premium economy and business get larger allowances on both. See Air India baggage for the full policy and excess rates.
Indian passport holders need a Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) to enter France. Apply through VFS Global France in India — the fee is EUR 90 plus service charges, and processing typically takes 4–8 weeks (longer in peak summer). Required documents include flight and hotel bookings, travel insurance with at least EUR 30,000 cover, bank statements and ITR. A French Schengen lets you visit any Schengen country during validity. Verify current requirements on the official France-Visas portal.
Charles de Gaulle is one of Europe's biggest SkyTeam hubs, so Delhi–Paris also opens up easy connections to the rest of France, the UK, the Americas and across Europe on Air France and partners. If your final destination is, say, Nice, Lyon, London or New York, a single Air France through-ticket via CDG can be smooth and competitive — just allow a comfortable connection at the sprawling Terminal 2.
Use the RER B or Roissybus instead of a pricey taxi into the city. The overnight flight lands early, so plan a relaxed first morning to adjust. Spring (Apr–Jun) and autumn (Sep–Oct) are the loveliest seasons; August is hot and many businesses close, while Christmas is festive but pricey. Request a Hindu, Asian-vegetarian (AVML) or vegetarian (VGML) meal at booking; Air India serves Indian vegetarian by default.
Paris needs little introduction — the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre-Dame, Montmartre and the Seine are world icons, alongside unrivalled food, fashion and café culture. It's a year-round city break and the gateway to day trips like Versailles and Disneyland Paris, plus fast trains to the rest of France and Europe. Spring and autumn offer the best weather-to-crowd balance.
About 9 hours 20 minutes westbound and around 8 hours 10 minutes eastbound. Both Air France and Air India fly overnight, landing at Paris Charles de Gaulle in the early morning.
Air France (AF225) and Air India (AI143) operate non-stop. In 2026 Air India temporarily reduced its frequency through August, so combined non-stops are typically 2–3 per day; confirm current schedules.
Yes. Indian passport holders need a Schengen Type C short-stay visa for France, applied via VFS Global France. The fee is EUR 90 plus service charges and processing takes 4–8 weeks. Verify on France-Visas.
February, early March and November are usually cheapest. Avoid June–August and Christmas–New Year. A one-stop via Doha, Istanbul or Dubai can be cheaper than the non-stop. Check live fares in FlightGPT.
All Delhi–Paris non-stops depart from Terminal 3 (T3) at Indira Gandhi International Airport. Air France check-in is on row K; Air India uses rows D–F.
Air India economy typically allows 2 × 23 kg checked plus 8 kg cabin; Air France economy allows 1 × 23 kg plus 12 kg cabin, but its Light fares are carry-on only. Always confirm by fare class.
Paris is 3 hours 30 minutes behind India in winter (CET) and 4 hours 30 minutes behind in summer (CEST), when daylight saving runs from late March to late October.
Air France arrives at CDG Terminal 2E (halls K, L or M), while Air India typically uses Terminal 2A. Both connect via the CDGVAL shuttle, and the RER B reaches central Paris in about 35–40 minutes.
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What you pay on the Delhi–Paris route hinges on timing: book roughly 3–8 weeks ahead, stay flexible on the day of week, and you usually land the better fare. Search Delhi to Paris live to see how today's price compares to dates a month out — the gap is often 25–40 percent across Air France, Air India.
Last-minute Delhi to Paris fares move fast, but they're rarely the same across every airline. Run your date through the search above and FlightGPT compares real-time Delhi Paris prices across Air France, Air India — so you grab the cheapest seat still open, not the first one you see.
Most travellers prefer the Delhi to Paris non-stop option. The direct Delhi-Paris flight time is ≈ 9h 20m non-stop. If you are flexible, 1-stop alternatives through major hubs can be 15-30 percent cheaper. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Delhi Paris ticket but are open to a layover.
Expect Delhi–Paris fares to vary by cabin, baggage and how the fare is bundled. A bare low-cost fare can end up dearer than a full-service Air France ticket once you add a bag and a seat. FlightGPT shows the all-in price for each option, so you're comparing like for like rather than misleading lead-in fares.