Minimum connection time at CDG
Jan 2, 2020, 7:52 am
#181
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Thanks all, sounds like we can go through passport exit together, then she will go through the K security and I will need to board a train to M.
Any advice on how early to arrive for an 8 AM flight?
Any advice on how early to arrive for an 8 AM flight?
Jan 2, 2020, 1:08 pm
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Feb 16, 2023, 5:35 pm
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DUB-CDG-BER connection doable?
Apologies for bumping this old thread but it seemed the most appropriate place for my query. AF has sold me a DUB-CDG-BER itinerary for next Wednesday with a 55 minute connection from 2E to 2F arriving at 20:00 and departing at 20:55. Obviously this is a legal connection but it seems extremely tight. I’ll be in J so have Sky Priority. How feasible is this connection at that time of night assuming the inbound is on time? Do AF tend to hold flights for tight connections? It’s the last flight of the day to BER so I know AF will have to put me up in a hotel if I misconnect but I would prefer to get home that night if possible. 
Thanks in advance for any insight.
Thanks in advance for any insight.
Feb 17, 2023, 12:09 am
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Apologies for bumping this old thread but it seemed the most appropriate place for my query. AF has sold me a DUB-CDG-BER itinerary for next Wednesday with a 55 minute connection from 2E to 2F arriving at 20:00 and departing at 20:55. Obviously this is a legal connection but it seems extremely tight. I’ll be in J so have Sky Priority. How feasible is this connection at that time of night assuming the inbound is on time? Do AF tend to hold flights for tight connections? It’s the last flight of the day to BER so I know AF will have to put me up in a hotel if I misconnect but I would prefer to get home that night if possible.
Thanks in advance for any insight.
Thanks in advance for any insight.
Feb 17, 2023, 1:49 am
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I have to admit that I was surprised that they sold such a short connection. Yesterday, I wouldn’t have made it, as the DUB flight arrived 1h 20 late but let’s see what happens on Wednesday. Does the DUB flight normally arrive in K, L or M, or is it random do you know? Thanks again!
Feb 17, 2023, 6:09 pm
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I'm screwing around with some potential bookings on flights from the US to various destinations. They all transit in CDG and they are publishing fares with hour layovers (1h5, 1h10, 1h45) most are one of the lower options. They are all on AF55 from IAD and tand honhe next flights are all AF to various Schengen destinations
Example: look at AF55/AF1262 IAD-CDG-ARN on November 21st.
It seems insane, but they are selling it. Presumably they would just shuffle us to one of the later flights if we miss, but does this actually work ever?
Example: look at AF55/AF1262 IAD-CDG-ARN on November 21st.
It seems insane, but they are selling it. Presumably they would just shuffle us to one of the later flights if we miss, but does this actually work ever?
Feb 18, 2023, 12:08 am
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Feb 18, 2023, 1:12 am
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As everyone says, it usually work.
And AF55 usually arrives early. But if late, they will put you on the next flight to ARN. Better choose a destination with frequent flights.
Note that you are talking November. Schedules might be changed a bit, so keep an alert eye.
And AF55 usually arrives early. But if late, they will put you on the next flight to ARN. Better choose a destination with frequent flights.
Note that you are talking November. Schedules might be changed a bit, so keep an alert eye.
Feb 18, 2023, 5:03 am
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As mentioned above, the 1h15 or so correspondances work. Otherwise they wouldn't offer it, no airline likes to rebook passengers on a regular basis.
AF54/55 is a fairly consistent, year-round flight, with exceptionnel delays only in case of technical problems.
AF54/55 is a fairly consistent, year-round flight, with exceptionnel delays only in case of technical problems.
Feb 19, 2023, 12:26 am
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I am a US citizen flying CPH-CDG-JFK on Tuesday with a 1hr 35 min connection time in CDG. I am in PE on the CDG-JFK flight. It seems as though the CPH-CDG flight has been mostly delayed the past few days. If I miss this connection, how likely is it that I would be able to be rebooked in PE on a same-day flight? Would they downgrade me to economy? I am of course hoping I make the connection but who knows.
Feb 19, 2023, 3:35 pm
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I am a US citizen flying CPH-CDG-JFK on Tuesday with a 1hr 35 min connection time in CDG. I am in PE on the CDG-JFK flight. It seems as though the CPH-CDG flight has been mostly delayed the past few days. If I miss this connection, how likely is it that I would be able to be rebooked in PE on a same-day flight? Would they downgrade me to economy? I am of course hoping I make the connection but who knows.