Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

Non-Schengen arrivals clear passport control, then collect baggage, then pass through customs.

• Terminal 2 halls are a long walk or shuttle ride apart — check which hall you need before moving.
• The CDGVAL shuttle links terminals and the RER station free of charge.
• Signage is bilingual; follow 'Sortie' for the exit and 'Correspondances' for connections.

• Train

  RER B

  Direct commuter rail to Gare du Nord, Châtelet-Les Halles and Denfert-Rochereau, with Métro connections.

  Time:

  Roughly 35-50 minutes to central Paris

• Bus

  Roissybus and coaches

  Roissybus links the airport with Opéra; other coach services serve additional districts and Disneyland.

• Taxi

  Taxis

  Official ranks outside each terminal. Paris taxis use regulated flat fares between CDG and the Right Bank / Left Bank.

  Use official ranks only and ignore drivers touting inside the terminal.

• Ride-hailing

  Ride-hailing (VTC)

  Licensed private-hire apps operate with designated pickup zones — follow terminal signage.

• Car rental

  Rental cars

  Rental desks are located in the terminal areas; check which terminal your provider uses.

Connections can involve moving between distant halls — treat CDG transfers as needing real time.

• Schengen to non-Schengen connections involve passport control.
• The CDGVAL shuttle connects terminals landside; airside transfer routes are signposted for connecting passengers.
• Confirm minimum connection time with your airline; a short published minimum still assumes you move promptly.

Free Wi-Fi is available in the terminals.

• Connect to the Paris Aéroport network and follow the portal.
• Avoid sensitive logins on public networks.

France uses the euro; cards are widely accepted, including contactless.

• ATMs are available in all terminals.
• Airport exchange bureaux typically offer weak rates.
• Decline dynamic currency conversion and pay in euros.
• Service is included in French restaurant bills; extra tipping is optional.

Cafés, bakeries and restaurants operate in all terminals, with more choice airside.

• Early-morning and late-night options are limited in some halls.

Airline lounges and pay-per-use lounges operate across the terminals.

• Confirm access with your airline or lounge programme.

Hotels operate inside the airport zone and in the surrounding area with shuttle services.

• Worth considering for very early departures given RER B first-train times.

Baggage storage services operate at the airport.

• Report missing baggage to your airline's handling agent before leaving the baggage hall.

Baby-changing facilities and family areas are available in the terminals.

• Request accessibility assistance through your airline in advance.

• Charging points
• Pharmacies
• Prayer rooms
• Information desks
• Luggage storage
• SIM / mobile shops

Local emergency number: 112 (EU emergency) · 15 medical · 17 police

• Airport medical services can be reached via information desks and airport staff.
• Report a lost passport to the police and contact your embassy or consulate in France.

• Check your passport validity and any visa, ETA or entry declaration required.
• Confirm your departure terminal on your boarding pass the day before.
• Activate a travel eSIM so you are online the moment you land.
• Download offline maps and screenshot your hotel address and booking reference.
• Tell your bank you are travelling and carry a backup payment card.
• Save the local emergency number and your embassy contact in your phone.
• Photograph your passport and store the copy somewhere you can reach offline.
• Check baggage allowance and any restricted items for your destination.

Airport operations change. Always confirm terminals, fares and timetables with the official sources below before you travel.

• Paris Aéroport official siteOfficial airport source
• France-Visas — official visa portalGovernment source
• French customs (Douane)Government source
• Île-de-France MobilitésOfficial transit source
• RATP — RER BOfficial transit source
• French Ministry of the InteriorGovernment source