Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG)

Overview

As the gateway to the quintessentially chic and sophisticated city of Paris, Charles de Gaulle Airport processes over 58 million passengers each year. The airport offers passengers a first class airport experience with Playstation areas, high-tech video lounges, stylish restaurants and haute couture boutiques scattered throughout the terminals. Staff are friendly and speak excellent English and there's plenty to do at the airport.

Location

The airport is 14 miles (23km) north east of Paris.

Getting to the city

There is a good train service with the RER B line that serves the airport with connections to the city centre and the Metro station. From the airport RER B can be accessed from terminal 2 railway station stop on the airport shuttle. The RER B line is serviced every fifteen minutes Monday through Friday and takes 50 minutes to the city centre costing €8.40. The Roissy bus line also connects to the city centre and costs €8.40 for the 50 minute drive which buses depart for every 15 to 20 minutes between 7am and 11pm. Air France also runs buses to certain city destinations. The Noctilien night bus runs between 12.30am and 5am with fares depending on destination but below €7.50. Taxis can be found outside the arrivals terminal and should cost €50 to the city centre (Tel: 01 47 39 00 91).

Time

GMT +1 (GMT +2 between last Sunday in March and last Sunday in October).

Contacts

Tel: +33 (0)1 48 62 1212.

Car rental

All major car rental companies are represented.

Airport Taxis

There are taxis outside the baggage reclaim area of the arrival terminals. The taxi fare to the city centre is generally €50.

Transfer between terminals

The three terminals are linked by free shuttle buses.

Facilities

There are ATMs, banks and bureaux de change in all terminals as well as a wide selection of shops, restaurants and bars. Terminal 1 also has a hairdresser and a business facility that includes meeting rooms, fax and photocopier. Internet facilities and wireless Internet access are also available. Mobile phones can be rented at the airport. Disabled passengers are well catered for at the airport.

Parking

Short-term parking at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport ranges from €4 per hour to €32 per day. Long-term parking costs €120 for the first week and €5 per day thereafter for up to 30 days. Drop-off zones cost €2 per 20 minutes and the PR Lot for those with reduced mobility costs €23 for the day.

Departure Tax

None.

Website

www.aeroportsdeparis.fr

Airlines

Air France offers numerous flights to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Other airlines with flights to Paris include Aeroflot, Air Canada, Air China, Air India, Alitalia, American Airlines, bmibaby, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Czech Airlines, Delta, easyJet, EgyptAir, Etihad, Finnair, Flybe, Japan Airlines, Jet2.com, KLM, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Scandinavian Airlines, Thai Airways, Tunisair, United, US Airways, Vietnam Airlines and Windjet as well as many others.

Internet

15 minutes of free wifi is provided to all passengers. Thereafter it costs €2.90 for 30 minutes, €4.50 for an hour or €9.90 for 24 hours. Internet kiosks are also available throughout the airport.

Business Lounges

Workstations and Internet kiosks are located throughout the airport. Services available to passengers include CD and DVD writing as well as printing and web cams. The Roissy Charles de Gaulle 1 Business Centre has a fully-equipped meeting room and VIP lounge on offer.

Paris Roissy Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.