Presentation
Charles de Gaulle airport, located at Roissy in France near Paris, is France's largest airport. Inaugurated in 1974, it has three main terminals and serves over 300 destinations worldwide.
Transit
Activities
Charles de Gaulle airport offers a variety of activities to make the wait enjoyable. You can explore the luxury and duty-free shops in the 3 terminals. Several lounges offer comfort and exclusive services for passengers wishing to relax. There are also a variety of restaurants and coffee shops offering cuisines from all over the world to satisfy your culinary desires.
Arrival/Departure
Entry requirements
To enter France via Charles de Gaulle (CDG) airport, travellers must present a valid passport (or identity card for EU nationals) and, for certain nationalities, a valid Schengen visa. Travellers must also be able to prove the reason for their stay, have sufficient financial means to cover their stay and have proof that they will leave the country before their visa or authorised period of stay expires.
Practical information
Prime Class Lounge
The Prime Class Lounge in terminal 2AC at Paris-CDG is designed to offer relaxation and serenity. Whether for resting, working or enjoying a varied buffet, everything is designed to meet passengers' needs, in an elegant and soothing atmosphere.
- Location : Terminal 2AC, 5th floor, after the duty-free area.
- Opening times : Every day, from 6am to 9.30pm.
- Services: free WIFI, digital press, showers, bar, buffet, work area and children's zone.
Transfer between terminals
Paris airport has an automatic metro that takes you from one terminal to another, free of charge.
Family areas
At Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport, nurseries equipped with changing tables and rest areas dedicated to families are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Family toilets with child seats and baby carriers are also available in the terminals.
Currency exchange
There are bureaux de change at every Paris airport terminal if you wish to convert your money into local currency.
Disabled access
The airport offers a range of facilities and services designed to make your journey and your wait as pleasant as possible. ➜ Read more
Medical care
An emergency medical centre is available in terminal 2 for passengers requiring special care. ➜ Read more
Showers
Showers with shower gel and towels are also available. ➜ Read more
Transport
A number of transport options are available to get you to Paris Charles de Gaulle airport or the centre of Paris:
Taxi
Taxis are available from the baggage reclaim area of your arrival terminal.
Train
From terminal 2, the Paris Charles de Gaulle SNCF station provides links to many of France's major cities.
Public transport
Regular buses run between Paris airport and various destinations in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, offering you a convenient and affordable solution.
Car park
Paris Airport's official car parks, close to the terminals, offer secure spaces at competitive rates, with flexible booking and free cancellation up to 6 hours before the scheduled arrival time.
