FAQ 5A1 - Paris CDG Airport FAQ
#811
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: paris
Posts: 18
The only solution is to walk.
But anyway, as JOUY31 mentionned, the better solution for you would be to walk.
#812
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: paris
Posts: 18
Because you suggest that you bought just one ticket. And I am very surprised as -as long as I know- 40 minutes is not a legal connection.
#814
Join Date: Jun 2007
Programs: UA Gold
Posts: 386
Just two advices:
- if you fly in business or have a skyteam elite plus card, do not hesitate to use the fast track lanes called "Acces N.1" (both at the security check and at the passport control)
- on your inbound flight from the US, try to be seated as much at the front as possible. You can save precious minutes for your transfer.
Please tell us after your trip how everything was.
- if you fly in business or have a skyteam elite plus card, do not hesitate to use the fast track lanes called "Acces N.1" (both at the security check and at the passport control)
- on your inbound flight from the US, try to be seated as much at the front as possible. You can save precious minutes for your transfer.
Please tell us after your trip how everything was.
#815
Join Date: Jul 2001
Posts: 3,968
I had known 45 minutes to be the legal minimum within a terminal, with all parts of T2 considered one terminal although the time can be improbable. I just looked at http://www.easycdg.com/pages/connect...is_cdgpag.html and saw:
Is this now the legal minimum connecting time, or just the time advised by that site?
Connecting time
When booking your ticket, mind a minimum connecting time (security measures + transfer between the terminals)
60 minutes intra Terminals 1/2/3
When booking your ticket, mind a minimum connecting time (security measures + transfer between the terminals)
60 minutes intra Terminals 1/2/3
#816
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: ATL
Programs: DL SkyMiles PM/2MM, AA Plat, IC Diam. Amb., Peninsula regular, amanjunkie
Posts: 5,844
Where can I look to determine which terminals my flights will arrive and depart from? I'm doing two AF-AF connections: arriving from JFK, outbound to HKG; arriving from BKK, outbound to JFK.
Also, how can I figure out whether I'll need to clear passport control at any point of these connections? I'm worried because the JFK-HKG connection is tight: just one hour.
Also, how can I figure out whether I'll need to clear passport control at any point of these connections? I'm worried because the JFK-HKG connection is tight: just one hour.
#817
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: AMS
Programs: A number, but no status no more
Posts: 3,049
Hi Megatop,
Here's a link to the AF gizmo to look at your transfer route:
http://www.airfrance.us/US/en/local/...neID=140ufv057
Normally, as you will stay in 2E, you will NOT have to clear immigration at all. (Just security I think)
Cheers,
GenevaFlyer
Here's a link to the AF gizmo to look at your transfer route:
http://www.airfrance.us/US/en/local/...neID=140ufv057
Normally, as you will stay in 2E, you will NOT have to clear immigration at all. (Just security I think)
Cheers,
GenevaFlyer
Last edited by GenevaFlyer; Jul 22, 2009 at 7:02 am Reason: Add passport info.
#818
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 150
I am going to be connecting in CDG next week. I should arrive from the US at 2E and depart from 2F and have 5 hours layover. These are all international non-Schengen flights. I have a Priority Pass card and the only lounge in CDG that it has access to is the Icare in Terminal 1.
How easy it is to go from 2E to 1, and then from 1 to 2F? Do I need to clear customs or pass through passport control in either direction?
Thanks a lot.
How easy it is to go from 2E to 1, and then from 1 to 2F? Do I need to clear customs or pass through passport control in either direction?
Thanks a lot.
#819
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: ATL
Programs: DL SkyMiles PM/2MM, AA Plat, IC Diam. Amb., Peninsula regular, amanjunkie
Posts: 5,844
Hi Megatop,
Here's a link to the AF gizmo to look at your transfer route:
http://www.airfrance.us/US/en/local/...neID=140ufv057
Normally, as you will stay in 2E, you will NOT have to clear immigration at all. (Just security I think)
Cheers,
GenevaFlyer
Here's a link to the AF gizmo to look at your transfer route:
http://www.airfrance.us/US/en/local/...neID=140ufv057
Normally, as you will stay in 2E, you will NOT have to clear immigration at all. (Just security I think)
Cheers,
GenevaFlyer
How likely is it that my either of my flights will arrive or depart from the "satellite" concourse, if that's what it's called? And how likely is it that either of my flights will use a remote stand and "mobile lounges"?
Last edited by MegatopLover; Jul 23, 2009 at 6:59 am
#820
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: DAY
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold, BA, DL, CO, UA, F9, AS, SPG, HHonors Gold, WN, Club Carlson Gold,
Posts: 1,378
CPH-CDG-EWR Best way to transfer?
I am on an AF flights from CPH to EWR via CDG. I understand I arrive Terminal 2D, and need to get to Terminal 2E. What is the best way, and how long will it take?
I've looked at the Air France interactive Transfer site and it shows three routes: Walking, Shuttle in public zone, and Transfer shuttle in restricted zone. I am assuming that either walking, or the Transfer shuttle in the restricted zone is best, but of these two, which is best?
In 2D, exactly where do I locate this Transfer shuttle in the restricted zone? And, how frequent is this shuttle?
Since I will be arriving CDG from CPH, will I need to go through any passport controls or customs at any point as I go from 2D to 2E?
Thanks for your help.
I've looked at the Air France interactive Transfer site and it shows three routes: Walking, Shuttle in public zone, and Transfer shuttle in restricted zone. I am assuming that either walking, or the Transfer shuttle in the restricted zone is best, but of these two, which is best?
In 2D, exactly where do I locate this Transfer shuttle in the restricted zone? And, how frequent is this shuttle?
Since I will be arriving CDG from CPH, will I need to go through any passport controls or customs at any point as I go from 2D to 2E?
Thanks for your help.
#821
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: AMS
Programs: A number, but no status no more
Posts: 3,049
Hi swdke,
There will be signs directing you to 2E when you get off the plane, which will automatically guide you 1 level down to the transfer shuttle. It runs quite frequently, and the big advantage is that you will cross immigration right there, and thus save you the occasional long lines at 2E.
I definitely recommend this, as it also goes to the various parts of 2E, saving you quite a walk.
Cheers,
GenevaFlyer
I definitely recommend this, as it also goes to the various parts of 2E, saving you quite a walk.
Cheers,
GenevaFlyer
#822
Moderator: Flying Blue (Air France & KLM), France and TravelBuzz!
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Paris, France, AF F+ Rouge pour toujours, Flying Blue whatever, LH FTL, HHonors Gold, formerly proud SCC Executive, now IC Ambassador, BA down to nobody, Grand Voyageur Le Club
Posts: 12,399
I am on an AF flights from CPH to EWR via CDG. I understand I arrive Terminal 2D, and need to get to Terminal 2E. What is the best way, and how long will it take?
I've looked at the Air France interactive Transfer site and it shows three routes: Walking, Shuttle in public zone, and Transfer shuttle in restricted zone. I am assuming that either walking, or the Transfer shuttle in the restricted zone is best, but of these two, which is best?
In 2D, exactly where do I locate this Transfer shuttle in the restricted zone? And, how frequent is this shuttle?
Since I will be arriving CDG from CPH, will I need to go through any passport controls or customs at any point as I go from 2D to 2E?
Thanks for your help.
I've looked at the Air France interactive Transfer site and it shows three routes: Walking, Shuttle in public zone, and Transfer shuttle in restricted zone. I am assuming that either walking, or the Transfer shuttle in the restricted zone is best, but of these two, which is best?
In 2D, exactly where do I locate this Transfer shuttle in the restricted zone? And, how frequent is this shuttle?
Since I will be arriving CDG from CPH, will I need to go through any passport controls or customs at any point as I go from 2D to 2E?
Thanks for your help.
Enjoy your flights .
#823
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: DAY
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold, BA, DL, CO, UA, F9, AS, SPG, HHonors Gold, WN, Club Carlson Gold,
Posts: 1,378
Thanks for the replies, I have a 1 hr. 20 min. layover, assuming the CPH-CDG flight is on time. Will this be sufficient time?
Also, regarding the security you've mentioned, to clarify, I go through immigration at 2D and security at 2E prior to boarding my CDG-EWR flight? The interactive Air France transfer site does not indicate any immigration or security. I am arriving from CPH, so I thought I would have cleared security and immigration there. I have to do it all again at CDG too?
Also, regarding the security you've mentioned, to clarify, I go through immigration at 2D and security at 2E prior to boarding my CDG-EWR flight? The interactive Air France transfer site does not indicate any immigration or security. I am arriving from CPH, so I thought I would have cleared security and immigration there. I have to do it all again at CDG too?
#824
Moderator: Flying Blue (Air France & KLM), France and TravelBuzz!
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Paris, France, AF F+ Rouge pour toujours, Flying Blue whatever, LH FTL, HHonors Gold, formerly proud SCC Executive, now IC Ambassador, BA down to nobody, Grand Voyageur Le Club
Posts: 12,399
Thanks for the replies, I have a 1 hr. 20 min. layover, assuming the CPH-CDG flight is on time. Will this be sufficient time?
Also, regarding the security you've mentioned, to clarify, I go through immigration at 2D and security at 2E prior to boarding my CDG-EWR flight? The interactive Air France transfer site does not indicate any immigration or security. I am arriving from CPH, so I thought I would have cleared security and immigration there. I have to do it all again at CDG too?
Also, regarding the security you've mentioned, to clarify, I go through immigration at 2D and security at 2E prior to boarding my CDG-EWR flight? The interactive Air France transfer site does not indicate any immigration or security. I am arriving from CPH, so I thought I would have cleared security and immigration there. I have to do it all again at CDG too?
#825
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: DAY
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold, BA, DL, CO, UA, F9, AS, SPG, HHonors Gold, WN, Club Carlson Gold,
Posts: 1,378
The best option is the transfer shuttle. It leaves from the tarmac level, which you reach from the center of the check-in area in 2D. You will clear immigration in 2D before boarding the shuttle. There are two boarding piers in 2E. The first stop from 2D is satellite S3, which you reach after 5mn (gates E51-E76), the second one is 2E's main boarding pier, which requires another 5mn ride (gates E21-E47). You will clear security at the entrance of the boarding pier.
Enjoy your flights .
Enjoy your flights .