Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

France is part of the Schengen Area.

Visa requirements depend on:

Travellers who require a visa should obtain the appropriate visa before travelling.

Passengers should check their individual requirements using the official France-Visas portal before departure.

Sri Lankan passport holders should check the current visa requirements applicable to their individual journey before travelling.

Some passengers connecting through a French airport without entering the Schengen Area may require an Airport Transit Visa (ATV).

The requirement depends on factors including:

Passengers should not assume that remaining at the airport automatically means that no visa is required.

Travellers should check their specific transit requirements through the official France-Visas service before departure.

Terminal 1 (T1) handles international and European passenger services for a range of airlines.

The distinctive circular terminal building contains facilities including:

Passengers should follow airport signage carefully because boarding areas may require additional walking or internal transport.

Terminal 2 is CDG's largest terminal complex.

It consists of several terminal halls:

2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F and 2G.

Different airlines and flights operate from different parts of Terminal 2.

Passengers should therefore check the specific letter shown with Terminal 2 rather than relying only on "T2".

Terminal 2E is a major international passenger facility and includes multiple boarding areas.

Passengers departing from 2E should check their boarding information carefully and allow sufficient time to reach their assigned gate.

Terminal 2F handles a range of European and Schengen-area services.

Passengers connecting between 2E and 2F should follow the airport's transfer signage and their airline's instructions because passport-control requirements depend on the journey.

Terminal 2G is located separately from the main group of Terminal 2 halls.

Passengers travelling to or from 2G should allow additional transfer time and follow airport signs for the appropriate shuttle or connection.

Terminal 3 (T3) handles selected international and European services.

It is a separate passenger terminal and passengers should check their airline information before travelling.

Passengers connecting between two non-Schengen international flights may be able to remain within the international transit area, depending on:

Transfer security may be required.

Passengers should follow airport and airline instructions.

Passengers arriving from outside the Schengen Area and connecting to a flight within the Schengen Area will normally need to complete Schengen entry passport control at CDG.

The process may include:

Baggage procedures depend on the airline and ticket arrangement.

Passengers arriving from a Schengen destination and connecting to a non-Schengen flight will normally need to complete Schengen exit passport control before the international departure.

Passengers should allow sufficient time for:

A flight within metropolitan France normally operates as a Schengen journey.

Passengers arriving from outside the Schengen Area and connecting domestically therefore generally complete the relevant Schengen entry formalities at CDG before continuing.

Passengers should follow their airline's baggage and transfer instructions.

Passengers travelling on separate tickets should be particularly careful.

Depending on the airlines and baggage arrangements, they may need to:

Passengers should ensure they have sufficient connection time and the appropriate visa or entry permission.

Because CDG is very large, terminal transfers can involve:

The correct method depends on the terminals involved and whether the passenger is transferring airside or landside.

Passengers should follow current airport signage rather than choosing a transfer method solely based on a map.

CDGVAL is the airport's automated landside shuttle rail system.

It connects major areas of the airport complex, including access to:

CDGVAL is particularly useful for landside movement between the principal terminal areas.

Passengers making an airside flight connection should follow the dedicated Flight Connections route instead of automatically leaving the secure area to use CDGVAL.

The RER B is one of the principal public transport connections between Charles de Gaulle Airport and central Paris.

The line provides connections towards important Paris stations including:

Passengers can transfer from these stations to Metro, RER and other public transport services.

Current RATP guidance states that RER B serves Charles de Gaulle Airport and normally operates frequently throughout the day.

Because engineering works and temporary closures can affect RER B, passengers should check current service information before travelling.

Gare du Nord

Châtelet–Les Halles

Saint-Michel–Notre-Dame

Luxembourg

Denfert-Rochereau

Express Line 9517 provides a public transport connection between Charles de Gaulle Airport and Saint-Denis–Pleyel.

At Saint-Denis–Pleyel, passengers can connect with other public transport services, including Metro Line 14.

Current RATP guidance lists Express 9517 among the public transport options serving CDG.

Routes and operating arrangements may change, so travellers should check current information before travelling.

Public bus routes also connect Charles de Gaulle Airport with Paris.

Current RATP guidance lists:

These services may be useful for budget-conscious travellers whose destination is convenient to the bus route.

Journey times can be affected by road traffic.

Bus 350 – connection towards Porte de la Chapelle

Bus 351 – connection towards Nation

Official taxis operate from designated taxi ranks at Charles de Gaulle Airport.

Passengers should follow airport signs to the official taxi pickup area and avoid accepting unsolicited transport offers inside the terminal.

Taxis can provide direct transportation to:

Taxi fares and regulations can change, so travellers should check current official information before travelling.

Paris hotels

Residences

Business districts

Tourist areas

Disneyland Paris

Other destinations across Île-de-France

Private transfers can be booked in advance between CDG and hotels, residences or other destinations.

They may be particularly convenient for:

Families

Groups

Business travellers

Travellers with substantial luggage

First-time visitors

Passengers requiring door-to-door transportation

Car rental services are available at Charles de Gaulle Airport.

A rental car can be useful for travellers planning to visit destinations outside central Paris.

For visitors staying primarily within Paris, public transport or taxis may be more practical because of traffic, parking and city driving conditions.