Paris, France - Charles De Gaulle (CDG)

Paris, France - Charles De Gaulle (CDG)

Charles de Gaulle International Airport or "Aéroport Paris-Charles de Gaulle," also known as Roissy Airport or "Roissy," is one of the world's principal aviation centers, as well as France's main international airport. It is named after General Charles de Gaulle who led the Free French Forces and was the founder of the French Fifth Republic. This is the most heavily-trafficked airport in France and one of the biggest in Europe. In addition to being served by an extraordinary number of conventional carrier airlines, CDG is also utilized by plenty of low-cost carriers. Vueling, easyJet, and flybe all serve CDG with multiple routes.

Location: Charles de Gaulle International Airport is located 30 kilometers (18 miles) northeast of Paris.

Transport:

- Rail: RER trains serve the airport in conjunction with ADP Shuttles. Line B runs from Terminal 1 and from the TGV station at Terminal 2 to Gare du Nord, Châtelet-les-Halles, St Michel, Luxembourg, Port Royal and Denfert-Rochereau, with connections for the metro. TGV and Thalys trains also run to various destinations in Paris. Travelers can find out more about the rail transportation at the SNCF desk on the fourth floor of Terminal 2.

- Bus: The Airport Connection shuttle is a door-to-door minibus service to the city center. Please take note that places must be reserved in advance. To find out more information or to make a reservation, visit the company’s Official Site. The Roissybus serves all three terminals and runs to Place de l’Opéra for the Paris metro. The Noctilien night service has three routes linking the airport with various destinations in Paris. Air France coaches depart from Terminals 1 and 2 to Porte Maillot and Arc de Triomphe as well as Montparnasse and Gare de Lyon. They also provide connections to Paris - Orly Airport. For more information on the Air France coaches consult their Official Site.

- Taxi: Several taxi companies provide service to and from the Charles de Gaulle International Airport. A taxi from the airport to the city center should take around 45 minutes. This will be pricey, so we recommend taking public transportation.

Services: The Charles de Gaulle International Airport offers many stores and duty-free shops as well as cafes, bars and restaurants for travelers in need of a break. Automatic teller machines and currency exchanges are also available for convenience. Visitors can take advantage of various internet portals throughout the airport or access the airport’s WiFi connection. Play areas and arcade are available for children. Other facilities include places of worship, banking, and post offices.