Arrival lounge is special in the way that you can access it without going through security. If you arrive in 2E you are not able to access the lounge only when departing from this terminal.
If your flying patern allow you to go to the main Terminal E lounge then you have very nice showers in a nice large lounge but for this you need to have a flight departing from 2E.
Thank you for the prompt reply. I'd be arriving at 2F, so I suppose I could use that lounge instead of 2C's. (I'm not continuing my trip until the following day, so 2E is not a possibility) Do you (or anyone else) have an opinion of 2F's lounge as opposed to 2C's? I appreciate the advice.
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Thank you for the prompt reply. I'd be arriving at 2F, so I suppose I could use that lounge instead of 2C's. (I'm not continuing my trip until the following day, so 2E is not a possibility) Do you (or anyone else) have an opinion of 2F's lounge as opposed to 2C's? I appreciate the advice.
are you talking about the 2C ARRIVAL lounge compared to 2E/2F departure lounges? the only ARRIVAL LOUNGE IS IN 2C , all other are departure lounges
my personal rating is
2E departure (in terminal building, there's a 2nd in satellite terminal, depends on your departure gate)
2C arrival
2F2 departure lounge
2C departure lounge can get really crowded
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are you talking about the 2C ARRIVAL lounge compared to 2E/2F departure lounges? the only ARRIVAL LOUNGE IS IN 2C , all other are departure lounges
Appreciate the reply.
Yes, the 2C Arrival lounges vs. the 2E/F departure lounges, which also have showers. I only travel occasionally to CDG, and haven't tried the 2F lounge upon arrival (for a shower and some breakfast, etc.) as opposed to walking over to the 2C landside arrival lounge which I've used previously. For example, do you get clothes pressing at the 2F lounge if you need it? Are the showers as nice as at 2C?
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Appreciate the reply.
Yes, the 2C Arrival lounges vs. the 2E/F departure lounges, which also have showers. I only travel occasionally to CDG, and haven't tried the 2F lounge upon arrival (for a shower and some breakfast, etc.) as opposed to walking over to the 2C landside arrival lounge which I've used previously. For example, do you get clothes pressing at the 2F lounge if you need it? Are the showers as nice as at 2C?
what are you flying, you can access departure lounge only with sameday boarding pass for a departing flight, arrival lounge only when arriving same day from long distance. i try to figure out your flights to be able to use both. DXB-CDG-YYZ or similar? then you'd have the choice between both and then - if I was you - I'd stay in 2F departure lounge.
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what are you flying, you can access departure lounge only with sameday boarding pass for a departing flight, arrival lounge only when arriving same day from long distance. i try to figure out your flights to be able to use both. DXB-CDG-YYZ or similar? then you'd have the choice between both and then - if I was you - I'd stay in 2F departure lounge.
Ah, I understand now. I'm going YYZ-CDG-BOD, but I've a day stopover first before my onward flt., so I guess it's over to 2C.
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Back from my skiing holiday ! There is no pressing service in departures lounges and there are 13 or 14 nice showers in the arrivals lounge as well as one for the physically impaired ( I hope I did get the US PC style wording correctly !).
When I have the time, I always go to the arrivals lounge rather than to any departures lounge, except for the 2E one.
There are two baggage claim areas in 2D. When arriving from the jetway into 2D, looking away from the tarmac, you should turn to the left and exit by either a baggage claim area or the entrance/exit where there used to be passport controls a long time ago, just as in 2B today. Turning left ensures that you go to the end of 2D closest to the TGV station. Turning right would lead you to the food court area located between 2D and 2B (wrong direction !!)
Unfortunately, I haven't ever used this lounge yet. Reports from other posters indicate that it is a full fledged lounge, although the lounge in the 2E building itself is probably the best AF business class lounge.
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JOUY31, Thanks again for your help. Had no problem as ElitePlus getting into 2C Arrivals Lounge. Plan on doing the same in 10 days.
Stopped at 2E and it is indeed a great lounge. The satellite lounge was just ok, nice seating, but I looked for showers and did not see them. Looking forward to when 2E is back in operation.
This thread is great! Wondering if someone can help with my itinerary?
Flying AF SFO-CDG-FCO. I believe CDG to FCO is a codeshare with Alitalia. I have a 1 hr connection to get from 2C to 2F. Is this doable?
Flying AF SFO-CDG-FCO. I believe CDG to FCO is a codeshare with Alitalia. I have a 1 hr connection to get from 2C to 2F. Is this doable?
I guess you're talking about AF83 and AF9846. A bit tight but perfectly doable if AF83 is on time. You don't risk too much anyway. If you miss AF9846, they will rebook you on the next one (AF9834) at 14:00. An A321 too (plenty of seats).
I guess you're talking about AF83 and AF9846. A bit tight but perfectly doable if AF83 is on time. You don't risk too much anyway. If you miss AF9846, they will rebook you on the next one (AF9834) at 14:00. An A321 too (plenty of seats).
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thanks for your help! definitely puts my mind at ease. i just discovered flyertalk recently and love it. thanks for the warm welcome.
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I have a similar situation in a few weeks on aF 65 from LAX-CDG and AZ 333 from CDG-FCO . I think with a 75 minute connection. I wAs wondering about that . now I feel a little better.
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I have a similar situation in a few weeks on aF 65 from LAX-CDG and AZ 333 from CDG-FCO . I think with a 75 minute connection. I wAs wondering about that . now I feel a little better.
You will be arriving at 2C at an off peak hour, so immigration should be OK. Walking from 2C to 2F1, for your departure to FCO should take 10mn once you have cleared immigration in 2C. Security checks in 2F1 should take about 10mn, and there is a fast track lane for Elite Plus and premium passengers.
In any case, there is another AZ flight at 2:00 PM.
I will be flying next week on AF 95 from MIA to CDG, arriving at 8:05 a.m. (in 2C) and then connecting to KL 1228 which departs at 9:00 a.m. (from 2F). Do you all think I will have enough time? If not, it looks like there are plenty of AF/KL flights through the morning - how easy is it to rebook on those if necessary? I presume I do not have to clear customs (right?). Any thoughts/suggestions would be most appreciated. Thanks.
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If your flight from MIA is on time and if you have a jetway instead of a remote stand, there should not be a problem. Otherwise, it is a bit tight, but as you mentioned, there are plenty of flights to AMS. If you miss your connection, you are usually automatically rebooked on the following flight or you may have to ask at the transfer desk.
Regarding your checked baggage, you will clear customs at your final EU destination, but your carry-on may be inspected upon arrival in CDG (never happened to me ).
Once you have cleared immigration and left the baggage retrieval area in 2C, go towards the TGV station (5mn) over moving walkways, cross over to the other side of the building (1mn) and then turn right towards 2F over another set of moving walkways, to the security check at the entrance to the 2F1 (Schengen area, including AMS - 5mn). After security check, you need at most an additional 5mn to reach any gate in 2F1.
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I will be flying next week on AF 95 from MIA to CDG, arriving at 8:05 a.m. (in 2C) and then connecting to KL 1228 which departs at 9:00 a.m. (from 2F). Do you all think I will have enough time? If not, it looks like there are plenty of AF/KL flights through the morning - how easy is it to rebook on those if necessary? I presume I do not have to clear customs (right?). Any thoughts/suggestions would be most appreciated. Thanks.
! There is no pressing service in departures lounges and there are 13 or 14 nice showers in the arrivals lounge as well as one for the physically impaired ( I hope I did get the US PC style wording correctly !).
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