GlenP

Due to be flying MAN - CDG - CAI, in J, next month &, forgetting the fact that the terminal for the CAI flight has changed from 2C - 2E - 2F (& the transfer planner still calculates it as being from 2E), I'm a bit confused about how security will check hand luggage.

Although I'm used to going through security & the variations on belt & shoe removals this might entail; seems to be different for each terminal at MAN, it's been a while since I last had to transit through CDG.

I'll be taking camera gear & a recent airport review at Airline Equality, states that, although this will pass through the standard X-ray scanners, it is also necessary to remove the camera, lenses, etc. & put them through on a tray.

As I like to be properly prepared to comply with such requirements; & thus help to speed up the whole security screening process for everyone involved, is there anyone who could provide confirmation as to whether the situation described by the reviewer is correct?

Thanks in advance for any clarification.

kaminski

Jouy31...thanks for that piece of information! Can you pre book these rooms per hour online?
Reason I ask is that to avoid KLM, sometimes I layover at the airport for 8 hours,usually staying at hotels and paying for one night, I didn't realise you could book by the hour!

JOUY31

Unfortunately, I have no idea. And this is specific to the Ibis CDG.I just came to the front desk, and they tried to charge EUR 1 to my credit card rather than do a pre-authorization, and they told me I would settle the bill upon departure, meaning it was up to me to decide how long I wanted to stay. I had planned on staying three hours and said so, but actually checked out after 1h50, so they charged me just for 2 hours ^. Unless there is a very special event (snowstorm, Airshow in Le Bourget), I don't think there is a problem getting a room. Perhaps you could call them in advance ?

JOUY31

I am afraid you have to take out all your camera equipment and put it on the tray. I have witnessed it several times in 2E, most recently less than a month ago.

GlenP

Thanks for confirming that. Bit of a pain, but it's always best ot be prepared for these things, rather than finding out on the day.

Suppose that's what I get for looking to combine business & pleasure; can't go to Cairo again without taking some photos, as nobody believed I'd been last time.

GenevaFlyer

Hey all,

Having just gone through 2E security, wanted to confirm the warnings ... they will sadistically make you take all cables and computer equipment out of your bag ....

This just reminded me of why I avoid CDG like the plague. Although operations have improved with the opening of 2E, such passenger harassment for no good reason just makes transiting painful. (And believe me, once I took out my GPS, cellphone, chargers, external hard drive, usb keys, network cables, etc, it took a while to repack everything.)

Cheers,

GenevaFlyer

Jonasdk

Hey.
I'm going to arrive from Seattle at 8.35 at 2E with a connection flight to Copenhagen at 9.40 from 2D. Is there any possibility of making it? And what would be the easiest way for a 16 year old to transfer between the 2 terminals?

kaminski

Thanks again for the reply..yeah, I should call in advance and hopefully I can get an arrangement!

indo79

Is the CDGVAL landside or airside? I have a T2 to T1 connection time of about 3 hours. On the return, I have a connection time of about 5 hours from T1 to T2

I'd rather be safe than sorry and apply for a short stay visa if needed. I do not hold a US passport but have a green card.

Can the short stay visa be used twice in 10 days? so 2 entries?

Thanks

JOUY31

It is landside.

indo79

Thanks, so any bus/train airside that I can get from T2 to T1?

sergad

I arrive into 2G from Florence on AF at 9:20 AM and depart at 10:30 to Seattle from 2E. Is this too close? THANKS

JOUY31

It is a bit short. Landside shuttle bus N2 takes you from 2G to 2E/2F in about 7mn plus a 2mn walk to immigration and the time needed for the bus to arrive at 2G.

There are two boarding piers in 2E, the main one for gates E21 through E47 and satellite S3 for gates E51 through E76. If your gate is in S3, you need to add 10mn to the time needed for the connection (45s ride on an automated train + walk to and from the train).

You also need to clear immigration in 2E, as well as security. If you are SkyTeam Elite Plus or flying in a premium cabin, you can use the fast track lane "Access n°1" for both immigration and security.

Enjoy your flights .

ADP and AF were planning on having a quick transfer shuttle from 2G to 2E, just as the one from 2D to 2E for transcontinental departures. I don't think it has been implemented yet. Would anyone have some information on this issue ?

JOUY31

Well, I did it again yesterday. The difference was that the outside temperature was 30°C, with no real airconditioning in the hotel . It was bearable, the shower was nice as well as the relaxation, but I would not renew this experience in the summertime. On the other hand, the day rates at the Sheraton are not cheap ...

wahaha1

My parents will be flying from HKG - CDG to terminal 2E and my flight will be flying from JFK - CDG to the same terminal around the same time. Since my parents speak zero french and english, I would like to meet them up before going to immigration.

Is there any place that we can meet up inside the 2E terminal before passing the immigration?