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Paris Roissy Airport
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 16 miles (25km) northeast 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 on the airport shuttle. The RER B line is serviced every fifteen minutes Monday through Friday and takes 35 minutes to the city centre. The Roissy bus line also connects to the city centre for the 60-minute drive. Buses depart every 15-20 minutes between 6am and 12.30am. Air France also runs buses to certain city destinations. The Noctilien night bus runs between 12.30am and 5am with fares depending on destination.
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. Surcharges of up to 15 percent apply at night and on Sundays and public holidays.
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.
Parking
Short-term parking is available in lots P1, P3, and PAB, nearest to Terminal 1 and rates range from €3 for a 15 minute stay up to €39 for a full day's parking. The first 10 minutes parked are free. Lots PCD and PEF are located near Terminal 2 and offer similar rates. Lot PR has lower long-term parking rates and the lot is connected to all terminals via a free shuttle.
Website
www.aeroportsdeparis.frInternet
Free wifi is provided. Faster and more reliable Premium Wifi is also avaliable at a cost.
Business Lounges
There are pay-as-you-go computer desks with broadband access in every terminal. Most Airline lounges offer complimentary internet access. 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.