---
iata: CDG
name: Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport
city: Paris
country: France
lastUpdated: '2026-08-27'
officialWebsite: 'https://www.parisaeroport.fr/en'
sources:
  - 'https://www.parisaeroport.fr/en'
  - >-
    https://www.parisaeroport.fr/en/passengers/transport-parking/public-transport-paris/rer-b/cdg
  - 'https://parisbytrain.com/charles-de-gaulle-airport-cdg-to-paris-by-train/'
  - 'https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/actualites/A15396'
  - 'https://www.iledefrance-mobilites.fr/actualites/locales/detail/lancement9517'
quickFacts:
  - '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 free APM links T1, T3/Roissypôle, and T2 (≈04:00–01:00); N1 bus loops
    T2A–2F; N2 bus is 2F↔2G
  - Taxi flat €56 rive droite / €65 rive gauche to Paris (2026)
bentoTips:
  - label: Timing
    title: Arrive 3 hours early for non-Schengen
    detail: >-
      Lines spike mornings and weekends; allow 3+ hours for international
      departures.
    summary: Security and passport control often exceed 30 minutes.
    category: timing
  - label: Terminal
    title: Use CDGVAL for quick transfers
    detail: Avoid long walks; runs every 4 minutes and serves train stations too.
    summary: 'Free automated shuttle links T1, T2, T3 in 5-8 minutes.'
    category: terminal
  - label: Food
    title: Eat before security in T2
    detail: >-
      Landside brasseries and bakeries offer better value; stock up on water and
      snacks pre-security.
    summary: Airside options are limited and pricey in many halls.
    category: food
  - label: Status
    title: Check Extime app for lounge access
    detail: >-
      Star Alliance lounge in T1 non-Schengen is highly rated but restricted;
      confirm eligibility before heading there.
    summary: Purchase day passes online for €40-60 where available.
    category: status
lounges:
  - name: Star Alliance Lounge
    zone: non-Schengen
    hours: '06:00-22:30'
    access:
      - Star Alliance Gold
      - Business/First on Star Alliance
    bestFor:
      - Long layovers
      - Work
    summary: >-
      Spacious 2023 Star Alliance facility with strong food and runway views; no
      Priority Pass.
    verdict: worth-it
    terminal: Terminal 1
    amenities:
      - Showers
      - Hot meals
      - Quiet zones
      - WiFi
  - name: Air France Lounge
    zone: non-Schengen
    hours: '05:30-23:30'
    access:
      - Air France Business/First
      - SkyTeam Elite Plus
    bestFor:
      - Long layovers
    summary: >-
      Reliable flagship option with good variety; consistent positive feedback
      for comfort and food.
    verdict: worth-it
    terminal: Terminal 2E
    amenities:
      - Showers
      - Self-service meals
      - Kids area
      - Clarins spa
  - name: Extime Lounge
    hours: '06:00-21:30'
    access:
      - Day pass ~€45-55
      - Priority Pass (select)
    bestFor:
      - Short layovers
    summary: >-
      Decent independent option but can get crowded; check current PP acceptance
      as policies shift.
    verdict: depends
    terminal: Terminal 2B
    amenities:
      - Showers
      - Buffet
      - WiFi
waterOptions:
  - kind: purchase
    name: Heinemann duty-free
    zone: airside
    price: €2.50 for 1L Evian
    summary: Competitive bottled water prices in duty-free compared to landside cafes.
    location: Airside near gates K/L after security
    terminal: Terminal 2E
    isBestValue: true
  - kind: refill
    name: Water fountain
    zone: airside
    summary: >-
      Free filtered refill stations available in most terminals; bring your own
      bottle.
    location: Near Starbucks in departures hall post-security
    terminal: Terminal 1
  - kind: free
    name: Public fountain
    zone: landside
    summary: Reliable free tap water before security; fill up to avoid airside markups.
    location: Opposite McDonald's landside near check-in
    terminal: Terminal 2A
airportistScore: 7.2
slug: cdg
region: Europe
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# Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Paris, France · Europe
Solid European hub with excellent transport links but suffers from complex layout and variable security times.
## Airportist Score

**7.2 / 10**
- Comfort: 7.0
- Navigation: 6.5
- Food: 7.2
- Transport: 8.5
- Disruption resilience: 7.0

## At a glance

- Passengers: 72M
- Terminals: 3 main with 8 sub-terminals
- Typical security: 28 min
- On-time: 78%
- Disruption: normal

## Best for

- Fast rail links to Paris
- Star Alliance connections
- 24/7 transport options

## Watch out for

- Complex terminal layout
- Long security queues
- Expensive airside food
- RoissyBus ended 1 Mar 2026 — use RER B or Express 9517 via Saint-Denis-Pleyel

## More intel

- [Lounge directory](/airports/cdg/lounges.md) (free)
- [Getting there](/airports/cdg/getting-there.md) (free)
- [Amenities](/airports/cdg/amenities.md)
- [Traveler tips](/airports/cdg/tips.md)
- [Water](/airports/cdg/water.md)
- [Full guide](/airports/cdg/guide.md)
- [Disruptions](/airports/cdg/disruptions.md)
- [Reviews](/airports/cdg/reviews.md)