The Charles de Gaulle International Airport is one of the most important worldwide and is also known as Roissy. Located at a distance of approximately 25 kms. northwest of the city of Paris, is named after the former president of the country and demanded its construction nearly 10 years. Ranks second in the world for passenger traffic after London Heathrow Airport. The airport has excellent connections to the city center through the network RER and TGV Thalys network also allows access to the South Station of Brussels in Belgium.
Terminals:
Charles de Gaulle airport has 3 terminals identified by the numbers 1, 2 and 3 as well as several sub-terminal. The terminals are connected by free shuttle buses while the halls of the T2 are connected together by conveyor belts. In the T1 and T2 are usually international companies, while the T3 focuses almost exclusively by charter airlines.
Nearby airports to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
- Airport Pari-s-Orly (ORY) (34 km)
- Beauvais Tille Airport (BVA) (58 km)
- Albert Airport (107 km)
- Rouen Airport (107 km)
- Deauville St. Gatien Airport (177 km)
Transport and travel:
Moving from the airport to downtown:
Once you’re at the airport Charles de Gaulle, the alternatives to reach the center of the city of Paris are several, you can opt for the train service (RER), taxis or buses.
Train:
The train line that allows you access to the airport and the city it is the line B. This is a fast train service that allow you to reach Gare du Nord, St. Michel, Chatelet les Halles and Denfert-Rochereau, which are connected with the metro service in the city. The journey takes about half an hour. One of the biggest advantages of this transport is to avoid congestion and also serves you the ticket for the metro in case you need to make a transfer. The service works in both directions between 4.56 and 23.40 and the ticket will cost 7.70 euros.
Taxi:
The airport has taxi journey will require approximately 50 minutes. The cost ranges between 45 and 55 euros.
Limousine:
If you’re willing to spend a little more money you can rent a limousine driver.
Buses:
The alternatives in this transport are numerous. First you can choose the service Roissy bus doing the tour with stops in the 3 terminals of the airport and take you to the subway stop í “pear in just 45 minutes. Alternatively, take RATP bus number:
Bus No 350: It runs every 30 minutes and the cost is € 3.90 or 3 tickets for metro / bus. The tour takes approximately an hour and works between 5.45 and 19.00 pm.
Bus No 351: It has the same cost as above but the journey takes approximately 55 minutes and operates between 6.00 am and 21.00 pm from the airport and from 6.00 to 20.20, from Paris, with a frequency of 30 minutes.
Finally you can choose to take some of the coaches Air France moving to different parts of downtown such as the Arc de Triomphe and Gare de Lyon:
Bus # 2: The ticket will cost 17 euros round trip and every 20 minutes. The route is between 35 and 55 minutes and made two stops, first at the Arc de Triomphe and the second in the Palais des Congres in Paris.
Bus # 4: The cost ranges between 12 and 20 euros and runs every 30 minutes. Operates between 7 am and 21.00 pm. and the journey is 55 minutes. It goes from the airport to the Gare de Lyon.
If you want to move from Charles de Gaulle the Paris-Orly Airport You can take the bus N ° 3 Air France having a frequency half-hour ticket which will cost approximately 15 euros. The ride is 1 hour and is free if you are passing on the company and have two connecting flights.
Private transport:
Finally you can take a private transportation is offered to groups of two or more people at a cost of between 15 and 18 euros. You must book in advance. If traveling alone must pay about 25 euros.
Car Rental:
The airport also provides you with the offices of different companies dedicated to renting cars.
Airport Facilities:
Airport Paris-Charles de Gaulle has several ATMs located at all three terminals, as well as currency exchange offices. From 08.30 to 18.00 hs. operating in the T1 and T2 post offices. You will also find lots of gift shops, among which are also duty-free in all three terminals, plus numerous restaurants, cafes and bars. Moreover, in the T1 operates a salon and the T1 and T2, a medical center and pharmacy in addition to a vaccination.
Information desks are located in the Departures and arrivals in T1, in the halls A through F of the T2 and the arrivals and departures of the T3, offering special services for disabled people. Finally, car rental offices have counters in the commercial area and in the Arrivals hall of T2 and in the arrivals hall of Terminal 1.
The airport has facilities for providing services to people with disabilities, including reserved parking spaces. However it is best to contact your carrier before travel if you’re going to need these services.
Hotels:
Inside the airport Charles de Gaulle are located Novotel, Sofitel, Ibis, Hilton and Kyriad Prestige, and terminals connected to it by a free bus service.
Kyriad Prestige – Tel: 1 4919 7070
Ibis – phone: 1 4919 1919
Novotel – phone: 1 4919 2727
Sofitel – phone: 1 4919 2929
Hilton – Phone: 1 4919 7777
Parking:
Each of the 3 terminals have their own parking lot and enter the building via lifts. A little further away to find a long term parking (cheaper) that communicates with the terminals by free shuttle buses. There are also nearby secure parking.
Car Rental:
The airport also provides you with the offices of different companies dedicated to renting cars.
Contact Information:
IATA: CDG
ICAO: LFPG
Address: 291, Boulevard Raspail 75675 Paris Cedex 14, France
Phone: +33 1 4862 2280
Fax: +33 1 4862 0752
E-mail: alain.falque @ adp.fr
Website: aeroportsdeparis.fr