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CDG Charles de Gaulle International Airport

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Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) serves Paris, about 25 km northeast of Paris. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATACDG
ICAOLFPG
ServesParis
From centre23 km
Non-stop237
Airlines108
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Elevation119 m

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The airport in numbers

Charles de Gaulle International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Charles de Gaulle International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 67M passengers in 2023, against a peak of 76M in 2019.

Opened
1974
52 years ago
Passengers / year
67M
as of 2023
Peak traffic
76M
in 2019
Elevation
119 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Groupe ADP
Passengers per year, 1980–2023

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Official links

Charles de Gaulle International Airport — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from Charles de Gaulle International Airport to Paris

Charles de Gaulle (CDG) is about 25 km northeast of Paris. The RER B train reaches the centre in about 35 minutes and costs around €11–12. There's also the RoissyBus to Opéra. A taxi to the centre is a fixed price (around €55–62 depending on the bank of the Seine).

CDG is huge, with three terminals and long walks. For a layover plan at least two hours, and take the internal CDGVAL train between terminals.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~34 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~48 min€41–€64
Private transfer~48 minfixed upfront
Car rental~48 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Charles de Gaulle International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€41–€64 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Paris ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Charles de Gaulle International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 237 destinations, operated by 108 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Air France · Alitalia · easyJet · Delta Air Lines · XL Airways France · KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · Lufthansa · American Airlines · Iberia Airlines · US Airways

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Charles de Gaulle International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

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Sleep nearby

Hotels near Charles de Gaulle International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Charles de Gaulle International Airport to the centre of Paris?
Big airports (CDG, Orly, Lyon, Marseille, Nice) have a direct train or tram to the centre. For Paris: RER B from CDG, Orlyval+RER from Orly. The airport is about 25 km northeast of Paris, about 48 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Charles de Gaulle International Airport to Paris?
Roughly €41–€64 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Charles de Gaulle International Airport?
Paris has a regulated flat fare from the airports to the centre (Left/Right Bank), posted in the cab. Uber and Bolt are legal and active in every large city.
What's the cheapest way from Charles de Gaulle International Airport to Paris?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Big airports (CDG, Orly, Lyon, Marseille, Nice) have a direct train or tram to the centre. For Paris: RER B from CDG, Orlyval+RER from Orly.
Can I get from Charles de Gaulle International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Big airports (CDG, Orly, Lyon, Marseille, Nice) have a direct train or tram to the centre. For Paris: RER B from CDG, Orlyval+RER from Orly. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Charles de Gaulle International Airport?
About 237 destinations, including New York, Chicago, Miami, Toulouse. 108 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Charles de Gaulle International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Charles de Gaulle International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Charles de Gaulle International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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