Charles de Gaulle Airport

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (IATA: CDG; ICAO: LFPG) is also known as Roissy Airport. It is the largest international airport in France and is located 25km Northeast of Paris. The airport was opened in 1966 as Aeroport de Paris Nord (Paris North Airport). Paris North Airport was renamed in 1974 after the leader of the Free French Forces during the 2nd World War, Charles de Gaulle who also served as the President of France from 1959 to 1969. It is the main hub for Air France, Delta Airlines, Vueling and Norwegian Air Shuttle. In terms of passenger numbers and aircraft movements, Charles de Gaulle Airport is Europe?s 2nd busiest airport after London Heathrow Airport. In terms of cargo traffic, it is the 5th busiest airport in the world.

Significant Places near Charles de Gaulle Airport

? Eiffel Tower ? Nearby Resort Paris ? Versailles Palace ? The Louvre ? Catacomb ? Paris Nord-Villepinte ? Basilica of Saint Denis Airlines Operating from Charles de Gaulle Airport

A total of 148 airlines operates from Paris Airport.

? Air Algerie ? Air Berlin ? Air China ? Air Europa ? Air France ? American Airlines ? Brussels Airlines ? Delta Airlines ? China Eastern Airlines ? China Southern Airlines ? Cathay Pacific ? Etihad Airways ? Emirates ? EgyptAir ? EVA Air ? Iberia ? Kenya Airways ? KLM ? Qatar Airways ? Royal Air Maroc ? Tunisair ? Thai Airways ? Turkish Airlines ? United Airlines ? Vueling ? El Al

Services, Facilities and Things to do at Charles de Gaulle Airport

? Lost & Found office ? Airport Hotels ? WiFi access ? Medical Services ? Toilets ? Prayer rooms ? Luggage storage service ? Bars ? Restaurants ? ATMs ? Spa & salon services ? Showers ? Bureaux de change ? Car Rental ? Children?s play areas ? Duty-Free & Shopping ? Lounges Passengers who have a long stop over at Paris airport can visit the numerous shops in the airport, eat in the restaurants or just simply tour one of the largest airports in the world. The airport is not far from Paris Nord-Villepinte exhibition centre.

Flights from Other Locations/Airports to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

Popular destinations Flight Fare ($) Flight time Bordeaux 179 1 hour 15 minutes Marseille 255 1 hour 25 minutes Lyon 119 1 hour 5 minutes Nantes 145 1 hour Toulouse 232 1 hour 20 minutes Nice 227 1 hour 35 minutes

Other Airports close to Charles de Gaulle Airport

The flight time between domestic cities takes about 1 hour.

? Paris-Orly Airport ? Paris Airport-Le Bourget ? Paris-Beauvis-Tille Airport ? Caen Airport ? Nice Cote d?Azur Airport

Popular airlines operating from the airports include

• Air France
• EasyJet
• Ryanair
• Europe Airpost

Moving from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Paris

Shuttle services

There is a shuttle service at the airport linking the 3 terminals to one another. Metros & Trains Charles de Gaulle Airport is linked to Paris by the trains. The trains move every 10 to 15 minutes. The journey is 35 minutes and costs just 10 Euros.

Car Rental

There are several car hire companies at the airport including Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, and National.

Buses & Coaches

The Roissybus provides direct services every 15 to 20 minutes to Paris. The journey is about 50 to 60 minutes depending on traffic. It costs 11 Euros. Noctilien operates services at night to link the airport to Paris.

Taxis & Shuttles

The taxi trip takes about 30 to 40 minutes to get to Paris. It costs 50 to 60 Euros. Taxis are outside the terminals. Private shuttle services and shared transportation are also available at the airport to move arrivals to Paris. It is the best value for travellers as it provides door-to-door services and the drivers speak English.

Cost of Living in Paris

Items Cost (?) Meal for 2 50 Fast food restaurant 8 Coke/Pepsi 2.71 Cappuccino 3.38 Apples 1.15 1 bottle of red wine 6.75 Pair of Jeans 82 Bread for 2 2.02 Monthly public transport 72 Imported Beer 2.18 Deodorant 5.33 1 pack of Marlboro cigarettes 7 Taxi start 15

Means of transport in Paris

• Train
• Car rental
• Taxi
• Public buses

Flights within the Various Airports in France

? Nice ? Caen ? Strasbourg ? Lille ? Monaco ? Marseille ? Bordeaux ? Nantes ? Lyon ? Toulouse

International Flights to and from Paris

Popular Airlines operating international flights in Paris include

? United Airlines ? American Airlines ? Air France ? Iberia ? KLM ? Lufthansa ? Emirates ? Qatar Airways ? Etihad Airlines ? British Airways

Popular Routes

Popular destinations Flight Fare ($) Round trip Flight time New York 999 8 hours 35 minutes Amsterdam 365 1 hour 10 minutes London 200 1 hour 15 minutes Lagos 1316 6 hours 15 minutes Johannesburg 1461 10 hours 30 minutes Washington 1814 8 hours 20 minutes Dublin 448 1 hour 55 minutes Melbourne 3085 11 hours 9 minutes Tokyo 1136 11 hours 35 minutes Hong Kong 1302 11 hours 45 minutes Dubai 836 9 hours 35 minutes Istanbul 520 3 hours 30 minutes Rome 271 2 hours 5 minutes Madrid 312 2 hours 5 minutes Berlin 306 1 hour 40 minutes

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