CDG Layover question
Feb 15, 2014 | 12:15 am
#1
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CDG Layover question
After a couple of years following several of these forums, I am finally taking a DL award trip. I got a 60k r/t SEA-IST coming up. I have a 65 minute layover in CDG.
I arrive on DL615 at 1130 & depart on AF1890 at 1235.
I am concerned that I may miss the connection due to having to take a bus to the terminal & maybe/maybe not having a close gate.
Also, I would like to thank FT for all of the advise. Our family of four are on this trip on all award tickets with a couple of airlines. No credit cards.
I arrive on DL615 at 1130 & depart on AF1890 at 1235.
I am concerned that I may miss the connection due to having to take a bus to the terminal & maybe/maybe not having a close gate.
Also, I would like to thank FT for all of the advise. Our family of four are on this trip on all award tickets with a couple of airlines. No credit cards.
Feb 15, 2014 | 2:09 am
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Looks to me like you arrive and depart from Terminal 2E so it should be no problem, just don't delay.
Also, on the day I looked, there is a 7:10pm CDG-IST that they would put you on if you miss it.
(And if you do miss it, you could hop on a train, have a nice leisurely lunch in Paris and get back in plenty of time.
Either way, I think you're fine.
Also, on the day I looked, there is a 7:10pm CDG-IST that they would put you on if you miss it.
(And if you do miss it, you could hop on a train, have a nice leisurely lunch in Paris and get back in plenty of time.
Either way, I think you're fine.
Feb 15, 2014 | 2:21 am
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You have 1:05, depending on the winds. If you're lucky you might get there a bit early.
Both flights are to/from non-Schengen destinations, so chances are they are both using terminal 2E.
Both flights are to/from non-Schengen destinations, so chances are they are both using terminal 2E.
Feb 15, 2014 | 7:06 am
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I had a 1:10 connection last week in 2E. We arrived a bit early, cleared security and had about 20 minutes in the lounge. That was my first CDG connection and it wasn't close to the horror stories I had read about.
Feb 15, 2014 | 7:09 am
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Looks to me like you arrive and depart from Terminal 2E so it should be no problem, just don't delay.
Also, on the day I looked, there is a 7:10pm CDG-IST that they would put you on if you miss it.
(And if you do miss it, you could hop on a train, have a nice leisurely lunch in Paris and get back in plenty of time.
Either way, I think you're fine.
Also, on the day I looked, there is a 7:10pm CDG-IST that they would put you on if you miss it.
(And if you do miss it, you could hop on a train, have a nice leisurely lunch in Paris and get back in plenty of time.
Either way, I think you're fine.
Feb 15, 2014 | 7:50 am
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I'm a little concerned with my 1:10 connection flying SLC/CDG/TXL week-after-next. I know it's tight, and could have booked a later connecting flight, but I have something to do that night, and I'll need some rest before I go, so I'm hoping to make it.
The whole trip is 10 days, and it'll be tough to put all my stuff in carry-ons, but I'm going to try.
The whole trip is 10 days, and it'll be tough to put all my stuff in carry-ons, but I'm going to try.
Feb 15, 2014 | 8:01 am
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Quite doable. Obviously, if the flight is late you are in trouble but that is rarely a problem. Just watch the signs carefully to find your way back into the terminal. It's a big airport and you can find yourself into the wrong line quite easily.