París Charles de Gaulle Airport (2023)

FAQs

Is a 90 minute layover in CDG enough? ›

Minimum connecting time recommended by EASY CDG*

60 minutes for connections within the same terminal. 90 minutes for connections that require travel between terminals.

Whether it's terminal 1, 2 or 3 you'll pass through passport control and customs. If you leave the aircraft in the first group of passengers you should expect to get through immigration fairly quickly but allow yourself anything from 10 mins to 1hour.

Allowing yourself at least a 60-minute layover for domestic flights and a two-hour layover time for international flights can often be a much more comfortable and stress-free journey than booking a flight with a very tight connection.

If your destination airport is indicated (e.g. MIA), then your luggage is checked through to your final destination. If the airport indicated is CDG or ORY, you need to collect your luggage in Paris and check it in again.

A one hour layover should allow you to make your connection on a domestic flight without any issues in the majority of cases. If there is a substantial delay to your original flight then you might run into some trouble but even then a lot of times you can still make your connection.

We recommend that you arrive: 2 hours before take-off for short-haul flights and 3 hours before take-off for long-haul flights.

As a guide, transferring from 2E or 2F to 2G will take between 30 and 40 minutes, including passing through customs and security and taking the shuttle service.

If a delay in your first flight is the reason you're missing your connection, don't worry too much. Usually, most airlines will rebook you on the next flight, and that too for free. Although, you might have to fly on standby depending on seat availability. Some airlines, in fact, automatically rebook you.

The simple answer is: Two hours for domestic flights, three hours for international flights. (More or less.) "The two-hour recommendation is fairly standard across the industry," says Heather Lissner, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport spokesperson.

Although it's difficult to say exactly how much time should be left between connecting flights, you should always try to have at least an hour for domestic connecting flights and at least two hours for international connecting flights.

Do I have to pick up my luggage on a connecting flight Europe? ›

Making your transfer

If you've booked two flights separately, in most cases you'll need to pick up your checked bags and check-in for your connecting flight. If so, simply exit through Arrivals and check-in at Departures.

You can move between Terminals 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F on foot (recommended) or bus. Terminal 2G can be reached by shuttle bus via Terminal 2F. The RER station Aéroport Ch. De Gaulle 1 is a few minutes walk from Terminal 3.

You can easily move around Terminal 2 public area on foot by simply following the appropriate signage… Terminal 2 complex consists of seven sub-terminal buildings, listed 2A to 2G. Terminals 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F public area are linked with pedestrian connecting corridors.

You'll need to clear customs and immigration. Next, you'll recheck your luggage for the domestic flight. Finally, you'll need to go through Transportation Security Administration screening.

If you are flying to Paris from a non-Schengen Country, we recommend staying at the airport with a 5-hour layover in Paris.

Pass through immigration

For example, if you are flying from Germany to New York with a stopover in Paris, you will go through immigration in Paris before boarding your flight to New York. If both your origin and your destination are Schengen countries, you do not have to pass through immigration when transiting.

As mentioned above, it can feel overwhelming to navigate this sprawling airport at first, but acquainting yourself with the general layout ahead of your visit can help. Here are some tips for making your passage through the airport smooth and stress-free, whether you're departing or arriving.

Charles de Gaulle Airport serves approximately 26,187,008 passengers annually, making it the ninth busiest airport in the world and the second busiest airport in Europe (behind Heathrow) in terms of passenger counts. The Charles de Gaulle airport is also the most active in the European Union.

Yes. TSA PreCheck® is available when you depart from a U.S. airport to a foreign country, and for domestic, connecting flights after you return to the United States. If you travel internationally four or more times a year, consider enrolling in Global Entry instead of TSA PreCheck®.

Paris-Charles de Gaulle: 30 minutes. Other cities within France: 30 minutes.

What is the busiest time at CDG? ›

For instance, you can see that Charles De Gaulle is busiest at 1pm (across all terminals), while the next busiest period is at the 10am hour when the airport is at 79% of the 1pm peak time.

Terminal 2E welcomes airlines, mostly for international flights outside the Schengen area, members of the Skyteam alliance.

Assuming you're in Charles de Gaulle, it will take you between 30 minutes and 1 hour to get out of the airport (depending on which terminal you arrive in) and then roughly another hour to get into Paris on the RER. Then you'd have to go back to CDG and check-in 2–3 hours before your flight anyway.

The purple shuttle

Shuttle available in the international zone (for a connection). The purple shuttle provides a link between Terminal 2E gate M and Terminals 2F and 2E gate L. From 5:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.: every 4 minutes.

Do an antigen test at airport pharmacies. All pharmacies at Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Orly airports carry out antigen tests without an appointment throughout the day. Passengers are guaranteed a result (in French and English) between 30min and 2h.

The airline will simply put you onto the next available flight, free of charge. No need to worry uselessly.

If you miss your connection booked with the same airline that your were on for your first flight, and the issue is due to a delayed take off or anything else that's in the hands of your airline, it's the airline's responsibility to rebook you on the next available flight.

What happens if a flight is delayed and you miss your connection? If you miss your connection due to a delay, usually the airline is responsible for providing you with a replacement flight to your destination. They will have to book you on the earliest possible flight available.

Depends if you have to change terminals or if you have luggage checked in only to Paris that needs to be rececked. If you transfer from non schengen to non Schengen in different terminals it is unlikely to be enough. In rush hours it might not be enough between terminals at all.

The General Guideline for How Early You Should Get to the Airport. Generally speaking, most airlines advise that you arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to a domestic flight, and at least 3 hours prior to an international flight.

Which airline has been canceling the most flights? ›

American Airlines has canceled the most flights among major U.S. carriers with more than 19,000 cancellations, according to Reuters, followed by Southwest Airlines with more than 17,000 cancellations. Delta Air Lines had the fewest cancellations with only about 10,000 canceled flights.

How much time do you need between connecting flights internationally? There is no one-size-fits-all answer here, it can vary greatly from one airport to another. Some international airports have a minimum connecting time as low as 30 minutes. But usually, when traveling internationally, the MCT is at least an hour.

For connecting domestic flights, you almost never have to exit and reenter security, though there are some exceptions at airports where the terminals aren't all connected. For domestic-to-international connection, it's still pretty rare that you have to exit and reenter security, even if you're changing terminals.

When layover flights are booked with the same airline, your baggage will be automatically transferred through to your final destination. However, if the two flights are with different airlines, you may have to claim and re-check your baggage during your layover.

You can leave the transit area (and airport) but you'll have to clear security and-or immigration again on your way back into the terminal. Citizens from certain countries leaving the transit area may need a visa.

When you purchase a connecting flight, checked baggage is usually forwarded to your final destination, and will change planes when you do. The agent at check-in will usually ask if you want your luggage checked through to your last stop.

When entering the United States from overseas, you must obtain your luggage and bring them through Customs and Border Protection (CBP). You will need to check them back into the airlines to make your next flight. Baggage not obtained after your international flight will not get to your final destination.

Which terminal does Air France use at CDG? Air France flies from and to Paris airport terminal 2. Specifically, France's flag national air carrier uses the sections T2E, T2F, and T2G for its routes' departures and arrivals.

It is feasible but tight, without room for problems (like late incoming aircraft). But, if you book it, and miss the connection, AF will rebook you for free on the next available flight.

The journey time between CDG Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 is around 17 min and covers a distance of around 4 miles. Services are operated by Bus RATP.

How long to get from 2E to 2F at CDG? ›

As a guide, transferring from 2E or 2F to 2G will take between 30 and 40 minutes, including passing through customs and security and taking the shuttle service.

no matter, you are where you should be! Whether it's terminal 1, 2 or 3 you'll pass through passport control and customs. If you leave the aircraft in the first group of passengers you should expect to get through immigration fairly quickly but allow yourself anything from 10 mins to 1hour.

CDG 2E to 2F in 50 min or less.

If you're not checking luggage, the carrier advises you to arrive at the airport at least 60 minutes before your scheduled departure time. If you're checking luggage, it's 90 minutes. For international flights, give yourself two hours, says United.

Pad Your Schedule for Airport Connections

That's why many travelers deliberately pad their schedules by booking a longer layover than the minimum at a connecting hub. Consider allowing at least 60 to 90 minutes for a U.S. domestic connection, and at least two hours for an international connection.

If you are flying to Paris from a non-Schengen Country, we recommend staying at the airport with a 5-hour layover in Paris.

Yes, you have to go through customs at CDG. Whether you use the first, second, or third terminal, you must pass through customs and control.

Normally, you will need to arrive at the airport at least 90 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time if you have baggage to check-in for an international flight. If you are not checking bags or flying domestically, you must arrive at the airport at least 60 minutes prior to scheduled departure.

It depends on the airport, the terminal, the time of day, the day of the week, and the airline. No two airports will be the same. Some airports it will be a struggle if you arrive 2 hours early, others will be fine if you arrive as the plane is boarding (although you likely won't be able to check any bags).

How early should I arrive at Charles de Gaulle for my flight ? For a domestic or medium-haul flight (radius of action is approximately 5000 kilometres): at least 1h30 before your departure time. For an international long-haul flight at least 2 to 3 hours before your departure.

What happens if you miss a connecting flight due to delay? ›

If you miss your connecting flight due to a delay, the airline will rebook you on the next available flight without charging any fee, as long as the connecting flight is part of the same booking. If you are on two separate bookings, you may have to pay for the rebooking or find another flight yourself.

- Airline-protected transfers (you're protected)

If there is a problem with a flight, and because of that you miss a connecting flight or flights, airline takes care of that. You are given a new flight or flights for free. All you have to do is to get in touch with your airline representatives at the airport.

Charles de Gaulle Airport serves approximately 26,187,008 passengers annually, making it the ninth busiest airport in the world and the second busiest airport in Europe (behind Heathrow) in terms of passenger counts. The Charles de Gaulle airport is also the most active in the European Union.

Charles de Gaulle Airport (also know as Roissy, after the nearby town), is where all flights from North America arrive in Paris. It's at this airport that you will go through customs, pick up your luggage, and catch vehicle or train transportation to the center of the city.

You can easily get from Charles de Gaulle to Paris by taking an RER B train. RER trains are regional express services that run every 10 minutes between the airport and the city centre and stop at the main stations in Paris, including Paris Gare du Nord. The journey lasts approximately 30 minutes.

As mentioned above, it can feel overwhelming to navigate this sprawling airport at first, but acquainting yourself with the general layout ahead of your visit can help. Here are some tips for making your passage through the airport smooth and stress-free, whether you're departing or arriving.

Depends if you have to change terminals or if you have luggage checked in only to Paris that needs to be rececked. If you transfer from non schengen to non Schengen in different terminals it is unlikely to be enough. In rush hours it might not be enough between terminals at all.

You can easily move around Terminal 2 public area on foot by simply following the appropriate signage… Terminal 2 complex consists of seven sub-terminal buildings, listed 2A to 2G. Terminals 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F public area are linked with pedestrian connecting corridors.