Paris to Metz flights
Metz lies 281 km (174 mi) east of Paris, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 7 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Paris | Metz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | France |
| Population | 2.1 million | 123,914 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 182 m (597 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Nearest large airport | ORY, 14 km out | LUX, 57 km out |
| Postal codes | 75000–75020 | 57000–57778 CEDEX 9 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Paris
Paris is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 11,975-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG, 23 km), Beauvais-Tillé airport (BVA, 69 km).
Arriving in Metz
Metz is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (LUX), 57 km (35 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ, 16 km), Saarbrücken Airport (SCN, 69 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg-Findel International Airport | LUX | 57 km (35 mi) | 13,123 ft | 1,234 ft |
| Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (regional) | ETZ | 16 km (10 mi) | 8,202 ft | 870 ft |
| Saarbrücken Airport (regional) | SCN | 69 km (43 mi) | 6,562 ft | 1,058 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Metz from Paris?
281 km (174 mi) in a straight line, east of Paris.
How long does it take to get from Paris to Metz by air?
About 1 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Paris and Metz?
No, both are on Europe/Paris at the moment.
Which airports are used for Paris to Metz flights?
Typically Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) to Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (LUX); Metz also has ETZ, SCN.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.