Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

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General information

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is the busiest airport in France and one of the busiest airports in Europe. The airport serves as the main hub for flag carrier Air France. Besides, it’s an important base for easyJet. The airport has four runways and three terminals.

The capital of France has three airports, from large to small: Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris Orly Airport and Paris Beauvais Airport.

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Where is Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport situated?

The airport is situated northeast of Paris. The location of Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is good, right along the busy A1 motorway (Autoroute du Nord).

How many terminals does Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport have?

Airport CDG consists of Terminal 1, Terminal 2 (2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 2G) and Terminal 3. The automatic shuttle train CDGVAL connects the terminals with each other, seven days a week from 04:00 hours to 01:00 hours. Check out a list of free inter-terminal shuttles at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

Terminal 2G is a satellite building used for regional flights of Air France, you can reach this terminal with shuttle bus N2 from terminal T2F. Portes K / Gates K are connected to Terminal 2E, Portes L and Portes M can be reached from this terminal with the metro LISA (people mover). Hall L is also accessible on foot via Terminal 2F.

Terminal 3 at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is also known as the “low-cost carrier terminal” of the airport. The terminal is divided into a Departures hall and an Arrivals hall, it is a good 5 minutes walk from CDGVAL station Roissypole. There are no boarding gates at Terminal 3, all passengers are taken to the aircraft stands by shuttle buses. Terminal 1 (Gates 10-68) is the most beautiful terminal of the airport.

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A good alternative for flying to or from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in France.

Airport
Distance
Paris Orly Airport 34km
Paris Beauvais Airport 59km
Lille Airport 178km

Which airlines fly from and to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

The main airlines at the airport are:
  • Air France brand logo
    Air France
  • easyJet brand logo
    easyJet
  • American Airlines brand logo
    American Airlines
  • Delta Air Lines brand logo
    Delta Air Lines
  • Air Algérie brand logo
    Air Algérie
Here you can find the complete list of airlines at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

Activities

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From Paris: Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting

Experience a guided day-trip in the Loire Valley on a comfortable air-conditioned coach. Visit two enchanting castles and explore the charming town of Blois. Enjoy local wine to finish in style.
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Mona Lisa & Louvre Masterpieces Tour with Reserved Access

Enjoy reserved access and explore the Louvre’s masterpieces with an expert guide. Discover the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory while uncovering hidden details and fascinating stories.
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Day Trip to Mont-Saint-Michel from Paris

Explore the medieval monuments of Mont-Saint-Michel on a full-day trip to the extraordinary UNESCO site, the Gothic Abbey. Opt for a guided tour, audioguide, or just the ticket to go at your own pace.
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