Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) – Terminal Guide & Travel Tips

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Terminal Guide

TerminalAirlinesNotes
Terminal 1 (T1)United,Delta,Cathay Pacific,Turkish Airlines,Others
Terminal 2 (2A–2G)Air France (hub),KLM,American,Aeromexico,Most international carriers in SkyTeam
Terminal 3Budget carriers: easyJet, Vueling, Transavia

Lounge Directory

LoungeLocationAccess
Air France La Première Lounge (T2E)Air France La Première (First) class passengers
Air France Business Lounge (multiple T2 locations)Air France Business class, Flying Blue Gold/Platinum
Air France Salon Bar, T2EAir France Business class, Flying Blue Elite
United Polaris Lounge / Club (T1)United Club membership, Polaris long-haul
American Admirals Club (T2A)Admirals Club membership

Pro Tips

  • CDG's Terminal 2 is a confusing maze — arrive 20 minutes earlier than you think you need for connections.
  • RER B is the cheapest way to Paris but can feel hectic with luggage; Le Bus Direct is more comfortable for families.
  • The TGV connection at CDG is excellent — travel to London St Pancras (via Eurostar connecting at Lille) without entering Paris.
  • Air France's lounges in T2E are genuinely world-class, especially La Première for first-class passengers.
  • CDG connections require a full terminal change for some flights — always check which T2 sub-terminal your gate is in.
  • Duty-free in T2E has excellent wine and cheese for gifts — bring an empty stomach.
  • The CDG TGV station makes CDG ideal as an arrival point for multi-city French rail trips.

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