| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| IATA Code | CDG |
| ICAO Code | LFPG |
| City / Country | Paris, France |
| Elevation | 392 ft (119 m) |
| Runways | 08L/26R (4,215m), 08R/26L (2,700m), 09L/27R (2,700m), 09R/27L (4,200m) |
Terminals
3 Terminals: Terminal 1 (circular avant-garde design), Terminal 2 (subdivided into 2A through 2G), and Terminal 3 (charters and budget carriers).
Airlines & Connections
Primary worldwide hub for Air France and key European hub for the SkyTeam airline alliance.
Ground Transport
RER B suburban train connects directly to central Paris (Gare du Nord, Châtelet) in 35 minutes; TGV high-speed rail station integrated beneath Terminal 2; RoissyBus to Opéra.
Traveller Tips
Allow minimum 90 minutes when connecting between sub-terminals (e.g. 2E to 2F/2G) due to passport control checks in the Schengen transit zone. Use the CDGVAL automated light rail.
History
Inaugurated in 1974 to relieve Paris-Orly, CDG was named in honor of General Charles de Gaulle and features iconic futuristic architecture designed by Paul Andreu.
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