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Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

Charles de Gaulle Airport is 26 km. (16 miles) north-east of Paris.

Allow 30 minutes to an hour for a trip between Central Paris and CDG Airport. Please check traffic conditions in order to reach the airport on time…

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Getting to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport

Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is conveniently accessible by car from Paris and surrounding regions. Major highways such as the A1 and A3 provide direct routes to the airport, with clear signage leading to all terminals.

Short-term and long-term parking is available onsite, including covered garages and economy lots. Parking areas are well-marked and within walking distance or a quick shuttle ride from terminal entrances.

If you’re returning a rental car, most major rental companies have dedicated return lanes and service areas near the terminals.

Fueling stations are also located near the airport, making it easy to top off your tank before returning a rental vehicle.

■ A1 Motorway to-from Paris (Porte de la Chapelle) + Lille, Brussels

■ A3 Motorway to-from Paris (Porte de Bagnolet)

■ A104 Motorway to-from Marne-la-vallée (Disneyland Resort) + A4 Motorway

■ D104 to-from Cergy-Pontoise

■ N102 to-from Paris (Porte de la Villette) + Soissons, Laon

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At the airport

CDG has three terminals, Terminal 2 consists of seven sub-terminals (2A to 2G). Follow the appropriate direction signs as you approach the airport :

To terminals (for setting down/picking-up passengers and convenient parking)

Simply follow the signage for Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 or Terminal 3.

To long term car parks

Follow the signage for PR or PX or PW remote car parks.

To TGV railway station

Follow the signage Terminal 2 and/or Gare CDG 2.

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Parking

Charles de Gaulle Airport has parking to suit everyone’s needs. Simply choose based on the distance to your terminal or your budget.

Short-term parking

A short distance from the terminal entrance and check-in area.

Long-term parking

Long stay remote car parks.
Suitable for all travellers going away for a couple of days or more.

Drop off & pick up areas

Ideal for collecting & setting down passengers who want quick and easy access to the terminals.

Car parks