Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) Airport Guide - HonestAirport

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Terminal 1airside

A bookable independent lounge with the useful basics, chiefly worthwhile when Terminal 1 is busy.

Access: Day pass

Hours: 06:00-21:30 daily (Extime; may flex with flights)

Amenities: Showers · High-speed WiFi · All-you-can-eat buffet

Best for: Long layovers

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Star Alliance Lounge

Terminal 1airside

The practical Terminal 1 option for eligible Star Alliance passengers, but not a destination lounge.

Access: Star Alliance Gold · Business class ticket · First class ticket · United Club · Lufthansa

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Terminal 2Bairside

Terminal 2B's straightforward paid lounge is useful for a shower, food and a quieter seat.

Access: Day pass

Hours: 06:00-21:30 daily (Extime; may flex with flights)

Amenities: Showers · High-speed WiFi · All-you-can-eat buffet

Best for: Long layovers

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Terminal 2Dairside

A capable paid lounge for Terminal 2D, with showers as its strongest practical perk.

Access: Day pass

Hours: 06:00-21:30 daily (Extime; may flex with flights)

Amenities: Showers · High-speed WiFi · All-you-can-eat buffet

Best for: Long layovers

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Air France Lounge

Terminal 2Eairside, Hall K

The main choice for SkyTeam and Delta-eligible passengers departing from Hall K.

Access: Business class ticket · First class ticket · SkyTeam Elite Plus · Delta Sky Club

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Air France Lounge

Terminal 2Eairside, Hall M

Hall M's Air France lounge is the relevant SkyTeam lounge for M-gate departures.

Access: Business class ticket · First class ticket · SkyTeam Elite Plus

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Air France Lounge

Terminal 2Eairside, Hall L

The correct Air France lounge for eligible passengers departing from Hall L, not an interchangeable 2E option.

Access: Business class ticket · First class ticket · SkyTeam Elite Plus

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YOTELAIR Paris Charles de Gaulle

Terminal 2Eairside, non-Schengen departures and transit; take the shuttle train to Gate L and follow Instant Paris/YOTEL signs

Priority Pass's only current CDG listing is a three-hour YOTELAIR rest stay, not a conventional airport lounge.

Access: Priority Pass

Hours: 00:00-23:59 daily

Amenities: Air conditioning · Alcoholic drinks · Flight information · Disabled access

Best for: Long layovers

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Air France Lounge

Terminal 2Fairside

The standard Air France lounge choice for eligible Schengen departures from Terminal 2F.

Access: Business class ticket · First class ticket · SkyTeam Elite Plus

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Air France Lounge

Terminal 2Gairside

A small-terminal convenience lounge for eligible regional Air France passengers in 2G.

Access: Business class ticket · First class ticket · SkyTeam Elite Plus

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Lounge & amenity notes

Lounge, food, and quiet-spot picks pulled from the markdown guide.

From Lounges, Food & Amenities

Star Alliance T1: best food selection and views among independents
Air France T2E: reliable showers and quiet zones even at peak times
Extime lounges (T1/T2B/T2D): pay-in/day-pass only — not Priority Pass; book ahead
Priority Pass: YOTELAIR cabins in T2E transit (3-hour cap) — the only PP listing at CDG
Air France has kids areas in select T2 lounges