Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Practical Guide: access, terminals and services at Roissy CDG

Roissy Charles de Gaulle Airport, known by the code CDG, opens France to the rest of the world, with nearly 300 destinations served. It has three terminals, 10 parking lots, as well as a dozen hotels in the immediate vicinity and many more on the outskirts.

With an area of 32km², it is the largest airport in Europe. It is also the second busiest in terms of traffic, with over 76 million passengers recorded in 2019. The numerous airlines that share each terminal of the airport operated nearly 500,000 flights the same year.

But don't be intimidated by these numbers: it is very easy to reach the airport, get around, and find all the services you need on site. To help you, we accompany you in all your travels with the Bonjour RATP app: a complete guide to the terminals and access to Charles de Gaulle Airport. In an instant, find all the information you need during your trip.

Roissy Charles de Gaulle Airport is located about 25 km from the center of Paris. It takes about forty minutes by car or an hour by public transport to reach it.

To know all the means of access to Roissy Airport, consult our Bonjour RATP app. In an instant, discover everything you need to know about the different means of transportation to access the airport and get around between the terminals. In the airport, several stops are available:

• RER B stations,
• TGV station and main lines,
• Roissypole bus station,
• CDGVal and inter-terminal shuttles in front of each terminal,
• Shuttles in the customs area for connections,
• Drop-off area,
• Taxi and VTC zones,
• Terminal parking lots.

Maps, itineraries, fares, airport services... Find useful information for each step of your itinerary and go to Charles de Gaulle Airport without stress. We offer you the best public transportation solutions to save time during your trips to and from the airport or to the surrounding hotels.

Charles de Gaulle Airport is fully equipped for the comfort of travelers and accessible to people with reduced mobility (PRM).

In its three terminals, waiting areas allow you to wait before your flight, shops offer a shopping break to anyone who wishes, and cafes and restaurants ensure you a tasty snack.

But that's not all, many practical services (ATM, currency exchange, luggage storage...) are available to travelers, and information points are located in the airport and train station.

Do you have a question before your trip or need quick information on site? It's easy with the Bonjour RATP app! We offer you all the useful information for traveling to Charles de Gaulle Airport: maps, traveler's advice, recommended itineraries, prices and schedules of transportation and parking, access to hotels, important information about your terminal, and many other details await you in our dedicated guide to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.