CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle airport guide
CDG
Paris Charles de Gaulle
Paris, France
Sprawling 3-terminal complex with notoriously confusing terminal/concourse layout. Allow extra time for transfers.
Getting from CDG to Paris
| Option | Cost | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| RER B | €11.80 | 35 min | Direct to Châtelet–Les Halles. Crowded; watch bags. |
| Taxi (flat rate) | €56 (Right Bank) / €65 (Left) | 45-90 min | Fixed prices by law. |
| Uber/Bolt | €45-70 | 45-90 min | Watch traffic — can be slow. |
| RoissyBus | €16.60 | 60 min | Direct to Opéra. |
Lounges
- Air France Première (First Class)
- Air France Lounge (T2)
- Salon Air France (multiple)
- Priority Pass: Multiple lounges
What to do on a layover
4h layover
Stay airside. Terminal 2E + 2F have decent dining. Don't try Paris — transit is too long.
8h layover
RER B to central Paris (35 min) → quick stop at Louvre or Notre-Dame area. Back 3h ahead — RER can have delays.
12h layover
Full day with Sainte-Chapelle + Île de la Cité + lunch in Marais. Hotel CitizenM at airport for nap.
Wifi & connectivity
Free 4h on 'WIFI-AIRPORT'. Generally OK.
Sleep + rest options
CitizenM and Sheraton both connected. Yotel pods (paid). Quiet zones in 2E gates K-L.
⚠ Important gotcha
Terminal 1 (Star Alliance domestic), T2 (Air France + most international), T3 (low-cost). Connections between T1 and T2 require shuttle bus.