Originally Posted by andrewk829

You won't have time to dawdle (or enjoy the lounge if you have access, or an airport restaurant, or whatever), but I think barring a moderate to long delay on the incoming flight, it should be fine. But, I generally prefer AMS to CDG as a connecting hub. And I opt for longer layovers if I have a choice (I'm kind of a "lounge junkie", and in AMS if I can book a 6+ hour layover, I enjoy leaving the airport and taking the 15-minute train into the city center).

Originally Posted by IggySD

Are you flying Business or Economy? I’ve done non-Schengen to non-Schengen several times in the past few months and it never took more than 15-20 minutes from arrival at the gate to being in the lounge being one of the first off the plane. The transfer security did seem to get backed up but here were several lanes open so doubt it was too much longer even for the last person off the plane. The general dread and complaining about how awful CDG is to transit has never been my experience and I suspect there is, in many cases, some sort of negative feedback / self fulfillment where people expect things to be awful, and then amplify every tiny inconvenience into the worst airport ever.

That being said, I have been delayed a couple of times where I did misconnect but surprisingly found AF to be one of the better airlines at quickly finding me a seat on the next best flight as well as providing vouchers for a snack while waiting. I’d book that connection in a heartbeat since there are multiple ways to get you to MSP same day even if you do misconnect. Sadly no EU/263 compensation though even if AF is at fault.

Originally Posted by GagaPilot

While I prefer AMS, I think CDG will be fine. I'd generally recommend 2+ hours to make a connection there, but if 1 hr 50 min is the only option, then that's all there is. I would still look at alternates (even if they involve an overnight) just to have as a backup in case things go sideways.

I found signage at CDG to be adequate enough. The only issue I've ever had there was actually finding whatever exit door / platform the Uber pickup area was. The signage that I followed took me to an obviously incorrect area. This was a year ago so might've changed.

Originally Posted by andrewk829

But, I generally prefer AMS to CDG as a connecting hub.

Originally Posted by GagaPilot

While I prefer AMS, .