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Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport

Paris, France · Europe

Solid European hub with excellent transport links but suffers from complex layout and variable security times.

Airportist Score

7.2/ 10

Passengers

72M

Security

28 min

Nearby airports

Other airports within about 150 km.

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Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport

Paris, France · Europe

Solid European hub with excellent transport links but suffers from complex layout and variable security times.

Airportist Score

7.2/ 10

Passengers

72M

Security

28 min

9 photos

An aerial view of Charles de Gaulle Airport showing sprawling terminals, parallel runways, and taxiways across the Roissy countryside. — Photo: Remi Jouan
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Terminal 2's curved satellite buildings and glass facades glow in the evening light at dusk. — Photo: Syced
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A wide panoramic view from inside Terminal 2A's walkway windows overlooking the apron, jet bridges, and parked aircraft. — Photo: DiscoA340
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Check-in counters and airline desks line the departure hall in Terminal 2G. — Photo: P.o.h
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Rows of passenger seating beneath high ceilings in the boarding lounge at Terminal 2G. — Photo: P.o.h
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Departure gates A44 and A45 with seating, signage, and flight information displays in Terminal 2A. — Photo: DiscoA340
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The interior concourse of Terminal E with walkways, retail, and overhead signage. — Photo: Eric Salard
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A jet bridge extending from Terminal 2A to an aircraft parked on the tarmac. — Photo: DiscoA340
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The modern glass-and-steel exterior of the Terminal 2A annex on a clear summer day. — Photo: DiscoA340
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Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Arrive 3 hours early for non-Schengen

Security and passport control often exceed 30 minutes.

Lines spike mornings and weekends; allow 3+ hours for international departures.

Terminal

Use CDGVAL for quick transfers

Free automated shuttle links T1, T2, T3 in 5-8 minutes.

Avoid long walks; runs every 4 minutes and serves train stations too.

Food

Eat before security in T2

Airside options are limited and pricey in many halls.

Landside brasseries and bakeries offer better value; stock up on water and snacks pre-security.

Status

Check Extime app for lounge access

Purchase day passes online for €40-60 where available.

Star Alliance lounge in T1 non-Schengen is highly rated but restricted; confirm eligibility before heading there.

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for CDG.

Updated Jul 18, 2026

Terminals 1, 2A-2G, 3 with CDGVAL shuttle connections
Major hub for Air France, Delta, United, Lufthansa
RER B train €14 flat to central Paris (2026 price)
Star Alliance Gold and Priority Pass access varies by lounge
CDGVAL N1 links T1, T2A–2F, and T3; N2 is 2F↔2G only
Taxi flat €56 rive droite / €65 rive gauche to Paris (2026)

6 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.0

Navigation6.5

Food7.2

Transport8.5

Disruption resilience7.0

Key Stats

Annual passengers

72M

Terminals

3 main with 8 sub-terminals

On-time departures

78%

Avg security

28 min

Best For

Fast rail links to ParisStar Alliance connections24/7 transport options

Watch Out For

Complex terminal layoutLong security queuesExpensive airside food

Nearby airports

Other airports within about 150 km.

9 photos

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Arrive 3 hours early for non-Schengen

Security and passport control often exceed 30 minutes.

Lines spike mornings and weekends; allow 3+ hours for international departures.

Terminal

Use CDGVAL for quick transfers

Free automated shuttle links T1, T2, T3 in 5-8 minutes.

Avoid long walks; runs every 4 minutes and serves train stations too.

Food

Eat before security in T2

Airside options are limited and pricey in many halls.

Landside brasseries and bakeries offer better value; stock up on water and snacks pre-security.

Status

Check Extime app for lounge access

Purchase day passes online for €40-60 where available.

Star Alliance lounge in T1 non-Schengen is highly rated but restricted; confirm eligibility before heading there.

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for CDG.

Updated Jul 18, 2026

Terminals 1, 2A-2G, 3 with CDGVAL shuttle connections
Major hub for Air France, Delta, United, Lufthansa
RER B train €14 flat to central Paris (2026 price)
Star Alliance Gold and Priority Pass access varies by lounge
CDGVAL N1 links T1, T2A–2F, and T3; N2 is 2F↔2G only
Taxi flat €56 rive droite / €65 rive gauche to Paris (2026)

6 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.0

Navigation6.5

Food7.2

Transport8.5

Disruption resilience7.0

Key Stats

Annual passengers

72M

Terminals

3 main with 8 sub-terminals

On-time departures

78%

Avg security

28 min

Best For

Fast rail links to ParisStar Alliance connections24/7 transport options

Watch Out For

Complex terminal layoutLong security queuesExpensive airside food