Snapshot
Paris CDG is sprawling with multiple terminals. Good lounges, long walks, and sometimes slow security/immigration.
Lounges
| Terminal |
Lounge |
Access |
Showers |
Good for |
Price (paid) |
| 1/2/3 (varies) |
Airline lounges (AF/KL/SkyTeam/Star/Oneworld) |
Alliance biz/elite |
Yes (most) |
Buffet, showers |
N/A |
| Various |
PP/contract lounges (e.g., Lounge Air Canada, Icare, etc.) |
PP/Dragon/Paid |
Some |
Snacks/buffet |
About $35–60 USD |
Lounges are terminal/airline-specific; check your departure terminal before picking one.
Traveler notes
- Transfers can be long; inter-terminal buses/trains take time. Know your gate early.
- Immigration/security can bottleneck; add buffer.
Sleep / Rest
- Limited quiet seating; lounges or airport hotels (airside/landside) are better.
Food
- French pastries/cafés plus international chains; quality varies by terminal.
Showers
- In many airline lounges; some PP lounges have showers.
Luggage Storage
- Available in select terminals; about $6–12 USD per item/day.
Transit to City
- RER B: ~35–45 minutes to Paris; about $12–15 USD.
- Taxi: ~45–90 minutes depending on traffic; official flat rates to city zones.
- Buffer: Back at CDG 3h long-haul, 2h Schengen.
Essentials
- SIM/eSIM: Airport shops; eSIM before arrival is cheaper.
- ATMs: Decline DCC; pay in USD.
- Wi‑Fi: Free.
