Paris Charles-de-Gaulle airport: how to get there and how much time in advance is needed

Roissy Charles-de-Gaulle Airport is France's leading airport in terms of traffic and one of the two main airports in Paris along with Orly. Located 23 km north-east of the French capital, it has been welcoming travelers since 1974. If you are about to take off from this international airport, we reveal some tips that will allow you to take off serenely, and in ideal conditions.

First of all, let's answer the first question we always ask ourselves: how much time in advance do we need to have when we fly fromParis Charles-de-Gaulle airport? If you are about to take a long-haul flight, it is recommended that you get there 3 hours in advance. For domestic or medium-haul flights, you can get there about an hour and a half in advance.

Note that if you have luggage to check in, the counters are open about 2 hours before your departure time. You can also save time getting your boarding pass by checking in for your flight online beforehand, especially if you are traveling with carry-on luggage only. Be sure to follow the rules regarding the transport of liquids and prohibited items in the cabin: an oversight could delay you at the security checkpoint.

The next question is how to get to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. If you want to get there by cab, you should know that a fixed fare is imposed in both directions for trips between the airport and Paris. In 2023, the flat rate is as follows

• 55 € between Paris - Charles-de-Gaulle airport and Paris right bank;
• 62 € between Paris - Charles-de-Gaulle airport and Paris left bank;

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It is also possible to opt for a VTC driver. Note that applications are not subject to this pricing: depending on the markup, using a VTC platform can be more affordable or on the contrary more expensive. It's up to you to judge according to the fixed price.

If you prefer to use public transportation to get to Roissy Charles-de-Gaulle airport, there are several ways to get there: from Opéra, you can take the Roissy Bus shuttle that serves the three terminals. From the Gare de l'Est, you can take the 350 bus to get to terminals 1 and 2. From there, bus 351, which runs between the three terminals, will take you to terminal 3 if necessary. Finally, the RER B which crosses Paris via Denfert-Rochereau, Saint-Michel Notre-Dame, Châtelet - Les Halles and Gare du Nord stations will also allow you to get to the different terminals ofRoissy Charles de Gaulle airport.

Before taking public transport to the airport, be sure to check the traffic situation, especially on the RATP website or via applications such as Citymapper : this will help you avoid unpleasant surprises and switch to a plan B. No matter what mode of transportation you choose, make sure you don't get into the wrong terminal to avoid wasting time.

You are now ready to travel without stress from Paris!