Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport General Map

Description: This map shows roads, terminals, gates, parking lots, trains, airport shuttle, bus stations, taxis, hotels, and gas stations in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

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Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the largest international airport in France and the primary aviation hub serving Paris. Located approximately 25 kilometers northeast of central Paris in the communes of Roissy-en-France, Le Mesnil-Amelot, and Mitry-Mory, the airport opened on March 8, 1974. Named after French President and General Charles de Gaulle, it serves as the main hub for Air France and a focus city for several other airlines.

The airport operates three terminals: Terminal 1, Terminal 2 (subdivided into seven sub-terminals: 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, and 2G), and Terminal 3. Terminal 2 is the largest and handles the majority of international flights, while Terminal 1 primarily serves international carriers. Terminal 3 accommodates charter flights and low-cost airlines. The airport features four parallel runways designated 08L/26R, 08R/26L, 09L/27R, and 09R/27L.

CDG consistently ranks among the world's busiest airports by passenger traffic, handling over 76 million passengers annually before the COVID-19 pandemic. It serves as a major connecting point between Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas, with direct flights to more than 300 destinations worldwide.

Transportation connections include the RER B train line, which provides direct service to central Paris in approximately 35 minutes. The airport is also accessible via several bus routes, taxis, and the CDGVAL automated shuttle system that connects the terminals and parking areas. Major highways A1 and A104 provide road access to the facility.

The airport employs approximately 75,000 people across various aviation and service industries, making it one of France's largest employment centers.

Official Website: www.parisaeroport.fr

How to Get to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

By Train (RER B)

Duration: 35-45 minutes from central Paris

Cost: €11.40 (as of 2024)

• Take RER B line directly to the airport
• Stations: Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 1 and Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2-TGV
• Runs every 10-15 minutes
• First train: 4:50 AM, Last train: 11:50 PM

By Bus

Roissybus:

• Direct service from Opéra to CDG
• Duration: 60-75 minutes
• Cost: €16.60
• Runs every 15-20 minutes

Le Bus Direct (Line 2):

• Stops at Arc de Triomphe, Trocadéro, Eiffel Tower
• Duration: 45-70 minutes
• Cost: €18

By Taxi or Rideshare

Duration: 45-90 minutes (depending on traffic)

Cost: €50-70 for taxi, varies for Uber/Bolt

• Available 24/7
• Fixed rate from Paris to CDG
• Best option with heavy luggage

By Car

Duration: 45-90 minutes

• Take A1 or A86 highways
• Parking available at all terminals
• Short-term: €4/hour
• Long-term: €24-29/day

How to Get to Paris Orly Airport

By Train + Tram (Orlyval)

Duration: 35-45 minutes from central Paris

Cost: €14.10 total

• Take RER B to Antony station
• Transfer to Orlyval automated tram
• Orlyval connects to both terminals
• Runs every 4-7 minutes

By Tram + Metro (Tram 7)

Duration: 45-60 minutes

Cost: €2.15 (regular metro ticket)

• Take Metro Line 7 to Villejuif-Louis Aragon
• Transfer to Tram 7 to Orly Airport
• Most economical option
• Runs every 6-12 minutes

By Bus

Orlybus:

• Direct service from Denfert-Rochereau to Orly
• Duration: 30-40 minutes
• Cost: €9.50
• Runs every 10-20 minutes

Le Bus Direct (Line 1):

• Stops at Arc de Triomphe, Trocadéro, Invalides
• Duration: 45-60 minutes
• Cost: €18

Between CDG and Orly Airports

Le Bus Direct (Line 3):

• Direct connection between the two airports
• Duration: 65-80 minutes
• Cost: €23
• Runs every 30 minutes
• No need to go through central Paris

By RER + Orlyval:

• RER B from CDG to Antony, then Orlyval to Orly
• Duration: 75-90 minutes
• Cost: €25.50 total
• More transfers but sometimes faster