CDG
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Practical guidelines for Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport — security, bags, and connections. Take the full checklist offline in the app.
Baggage
Baggage information
Air France hub with alliance partner connections. Lost baggage: file report at airline counter before leaving hall. Cart deposit €2 (refunded on return).
boarding
Embarquement
Gates close 15 minutes before departure. Boarding by row/group. Bus gates common at Terminal 2 — allow extra time.
Check-in
Enregistrement (check-in)
Counters open 2-3 hours before departure. Self-service kiosks widely available. Bag drop closes 40-60 minutes before departure.
customs
French border control
Schengen area entry procedures apply. EU/EEA citizens use automated PARAFE e-gates. Passport stamped for non-Schengen arrivals. ETIAS travel authorization coming for visa-exempt third-country nationals.
- Terminal 2E handles most long-haul
- Have accommodation address ready for immigration
facilities
Services disponibles
Free Wi-Fi (limited time). Lounges, hotels, and spas. Multi-faith prayer rooms. Pharmacies and medical services in each terminal.
local rules
French regulations
Smoking banned indoors. Alcohol sales restricted hours landside. Strike action possible — check flight status. French/English signage throughout.
Security
EU security standards
Standard EU 100ml liquid rule applies. Laptops and large electronics removed for screening. Lithium battery restrictions per EASA regulations. Additional random explosive trace detection possible.
- Keep liquids bag accessible
- Arrive early — security queues vary widely by terminal
transit
Schengen transit
Transit within Schengen area does not require re-immigration if connecting airside. Non-Schengen to Schengen requires immigration clearance. CDGVAL free train connects terminals — allow 60-90 min for terminal transfers.
- Check if connection is Schengen or non-Schengen
- CDGVAL runs every 4 minutes
Fly prepared — on your phone
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