Charles de Gaulle Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport lies about 25 kilometres northeast of central Paris, in the commune of Roissy-en-France. It is France's primary international gateway and one of the busiest airports in Europe. Opened in 1974 to relieve the older Orly Airport south of the city, it was named after the wartime general and former French president.
Overview
Charles de Gaulle Airport lies about 25 kilometres northeast of central Paris, in the commune of Roissy-en-France. It is France's primary international gateway and one of the busiest airports in Europe. Opened in 1974 to relieve the older Orly Airport south of the city, it was named after the wartime general and former French president.
Charles de Gaulle Airport is most useful when its route network, ground transport and terminal setup match the trip you are taking. Before booking, compare the scheduled departure time with the airport location, connection window and any baggage or check-in requirements attached to your airline.
Airlines
Charles de Gaulle is the principal hub of Air France and a major European base for its SkyTeam partners, including KLM and Delta Air Lines. It also serves as a focus city for several low-cost carriers. Most major international airlines from across the Americas, Asia, Africa and the Middle East operate scheduled long-haul services to the airport.
For any airport, the operating airline matters as much as the marketing airline shown in a search result. Codeshares, partner flights and regional affiliates can affect check-in desks, terminal use, baggage handling and support if a flight is delayed or changed.
Terminals and Transfers
The airport operates three passenger terminals. Terminal 1, with its distinctive circular design, handles a mix of international carriers; Terminal 2 is divided into multiple halls (2A through 2G) and serves as the main long-haul facility; Terminal 3 caters mainly to charter and low-cost flights. Four parallel runways oriented roughly east-west allow continuous 24-hour operations.
Connections through CDG need more planning when flights are on separate tickets, when checked baggage is involved, or when the itinerary changes between domestic and international processing. Build a wider buffer if you need to collect bags, move between terminals or pass through security again.
Ground Transport and Trip Planning
Charles de Gaulle Airport ground transport should be planned around your arrival time, luggage and final destination. Public transport can be efficient where available, while taxis, rideshare and private transfers may be easier for late arrivals, families or travellers with multiple bags.
If you are choosing between airports or routes, compare CDG against the destinations currently tracked from this airport, including New York, Chicago, Montreal. The best itinerary is not always the cheapest one if it creates a difficult transfer, a tight connection or a long onward journey.
Practical guide
Using Charles de Gaulle Airport without guesswork
Plan CDG around the terminal you use, the type of connection you are making and how predictable you need the trip into Paris to be.
Confirm whether your flight uses a domestic, international or regional area at CDG. Airport layouts vary, and terminal assumptions are a common source of missed connections.
The airport operates three passenger terminals. Terminal 1, with its distinctive circular design, handles a mix of international carriers; Terminal 2 is divided into multiple halls (2A through 2G) and serves as the main
Leave extra time when changing terminals, travelling with checked luggage, or arriving during busy morning, evening, holiday or event periods.
Before you leave for CDG
- 1Confirm the terminal and operating airline before leaving for CDG.
- 2Check baggage cut-off times if you are travelling with checked luggage.
- 3Leave extra time for international processing or terminal changes.
- 4Compare ground transport options against traffic and arrival time.
- 5Recheck the flight status before travelling to the airport.
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Terminal and transfer notes
Confirm whether your flight uses a domestic, international or regional area at CDG. Airport layouts vary, and terminal assumptions are a common source of missed connections.
The airport operates three passenger terminals. Terminal 1, with its distinctive circular design, handles a mix of international carriers; Terminal 2 is divided into multiple halls (2A through 2G) and serves as the main
Leave extra time when changing terminals, travelling with checked luggage, or arriving during busy morning, evening, holiday or event periods.
For Charles de Gaulle Airport, the safest connection plan is based on the operating airline, the terminal shown on your booking and whether your baggage is checked through. If the itinerary uses separate tickets, choose a larger buffer.
Airlines
Airlines flying from CDG
Compare the carriers connected with CDG, including airline codes, operating brands and routes currently tracked from this airport.
Routes
Top routes from CDG
Use these route cards to scan popular destinations, estimated distance and flight time before checking live schedules and fares.
Official planning details
Transfers, fares, parking and passenger services at CDG
A source-linked planning layer for details that can change: terminal transfers, transport costs, parking, lounges and accessibility.
Terminal transfer links
TransfersCharles de Gaulle Airport transfer details can depend on airline, terminal, baggage handling and whether flights are booked on one ticket. Check the operating airline and airport website before relying on a tight connection at CDG.
Check airport transfer informationTransport fares and local access
FaresTransport costs to and from Paris can vary by public transport, taxi, rideshare, private transfer, tolls and time of day. Confirm current fares before travelling, especially for late arrivals or peak periods.
Review transport informationParking and pre-booking
ParkingParking at Charles de Gaulle Airport may vary by terminal, short-stay area, long-stay area and online booking rules. Compare official parking options with drop-off, pick-up and ground transport before choosing how to reach the airport.
Review airport parking optionsLounges and eligibility
LoungesLounge availability at CDG depends on airline, cabin, alliance status, membership or paid-entry rules. Check the operating airline before travel because access rules and opening hours can change.
Check lounge informationAccessibility and assistance
AccessPassengers needing mobility, sensory, medical or other assistance should confirm airport facilities and arrange airline assistance before travel. Airline-provided help is usually requested through the airline or booking channel.
Review accessibility informationTerminal and parking maps
MapsMaps are useful for finding check-in areas, arrivals paths, parking locations and ground transport pick-up points at Charles de Gaulle Airport. Confirm the terminal before leaving for the airport.
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Useful cost notes
Prices can change, so use these notes to spot likely cost items before checking the official source.
Public transport, taxi, rideshare and private-transfer prices around CDG can change by time, distance, demand and local fees.
Parking prices often vary by car park, stay length and whether online pre-booking is available.
Seat selection, baggage, lounge access, tolls and late-night transport can change the real cost of a trip.
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Charles de Gaulle Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Charles de Gaulle Airport is located in Paris, France (Europe), at coordinates 49.000°, 2.570°.
- Its IATA code is CDG and its ICAO code is LFPG.
- Charles de Gaulle Airport serves Paris, France. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Charles de Gaulle Airport operates on Europe/Paris local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Charles de Gaulle Airport sits at latitude 49.000° and longitude 2.570°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Carriers tracked on routes from CDG include American Airlines, Air France, Delta Air Lines, Iberia, Sky Vision Airlines, Lufthansa and 4 more.
- Tracked destinations from CDG include New York, Chicago and Montreal, spread across 2 countries.
- Its address is Roissy-en-France, Île-de-France, 95700, France, the phone number is +33 1 70 36 39 50, the official website is http://www.parisaeroport.fr/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in France. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.