Transit Procedures

Transit visa: Schengen rules apply. Airport Transit Visa (ATV) required for listed nationalities.

Condition: Must remain airside. Paris CDG is a major global transit hub.

⚠ Terminal changes at CDG may be possible within transit zone via CDGVAL.

Facilities: Extensive at Paris CDG: duty-free, luxury shops, restaurants, and lounges across multiple terminals.

Food & drink: French cuisine and international options.

Rest & showers: Yotel and Instant Paris airside. Air France lounges with showers.

Minimum connection time: 90 minutes at Paris CDG.

Terminal change: CDGVAL train connects T1, T2, and T3 (free, 8 min). T2 sub-terminals connected by walkway.

⚠ CDG is large and spread out. Allow extra time especially for T1↔T2 changes.

Baggage transfer: Bags transferred on same booking at Paris CDG.

Re-check required: May be required for terminal changes on separate tickets.

⚠ CDG has multiple terminals — verify transfer with airline.

Immigration: Schengen ATV rules apply.

Leaving the airport: Paris accessible by RER B from CDG (35 min to city center).

Airport hotel: Yotel Paris CDG (airside T2E). Hilton CDG, Sheraton CDG (walkway connected).

Sleep options: Yotel cabins (hourly), Instant Paris pods. Air France lounges with rest areas.

• CDG is spread out — check your terminal and use CDGVAL train between terminals.
• Free WiFi (unlimited). EUR accepted.
• RER B to Paris center takes 35 min.
• Avoid booking tight connections between T1 and T2.