Airport · CDG
Charles de Gaulle International Airport
Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), France
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Continent
Europe
Country
France
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Getting To & From Charles de Gaulle International Airport
Paris-Charles de Gaulle is connected to central Paris via the RER B suburban rail line, which takes approximately 30 to 35 minutes to reach key stations like Gare du Nord or Châtelet–Les Halles. Dedicated airport bus services, including the 9517 route connecting to Saint-Denis Pleyel (Metro Line 14), offer alternative road transit. Official taxis operate on fixed flat-rate fares between the airport and the Left and Right Banks of Paris, while private VTC rideshares and national TGV high-speed rail lines provide direct links to other French cities from the Terminal 2 TGV station.
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Terminals & Getting Around
Terminals
CDG is structured into three primary terminal zones. Terminal 1 is a circular building handling various international non-Alliance and Star Alliance carriers. Terminal 2 is a massive complex split into sub-terminals (2A through 2G) serving as the main hub for Air France and SkyTeam partners. Terminal 3 handles low-cost and charter traffic. The free CDGVAL automated train runs every four minutes between Terminals 1, 2 (central stations), and 3, taking 8 to 12 minutes end-to-end. Note that Terminal 2G is physically isolated and requires a dedicated landside or airside shuttle bus transfer.
Hours of Operation
Paris-Charles de Gaulle operates 24 hours a day for aircraft movements, though certain terminal landside areas and public transport links quiet down overnight. Dedicated airport hotels are integrated directly into the Roissypôle and Terminal 2 zones for overnight transits.
Know Before You Go
Practical Tips
- Allow generous connection buffers: Because CDG requires clearing security or immigration changes between disjointed terminals, self-connect itineraries or inter-terminal transfers often demand a minimum of 90 minutes to two hours.
- Verify your terminal strictly: With sub-terminals spread across vast distances under Terminal 2, check your specific boarding hall (e.g., 2E vs. 2G) ahead of time to avoid misdirected taxi drop-offs.
- Utilize free transit: Always look for the CDGVAL automated shuttle to move between main terminal complexes rather than paying for external transport.
Sources: Paris Aéroport Official Website, Wikipedia - Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
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