CDG Timing Question
Apr 9, 2012, 4:48 pm
#1
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 5
CDG Timing Question
Hello everyone, I've been a silent observer for about a year, this is my first post. Love FT. So helpful.
I'm flying with Delta into Brandenburg in August (new airport - very exciting!) with a connection in CDG. My layover in CDG is 2hrs 20 mins. My original plan was to overnight in Berlin then head out the next day to Italy/Croatia, then spend a 2 nights on the back end of my trip in Berlin (I've never been there). Now I'm thinking I might head out straight from Berlin on a flight to Croatia (there would be 4 hours in between flights).
Here's my question. Everything pretty much hinges on getting into and out of CDG on time. Assuming our flight departs JFK on time, is 2hrs 20mins too risky for clearing passport control and making my connection? If I land in BER late and miss my flight to Croatia I'm going to lose money...
I'm looking at doing this b/c I want to get to Crotia/Italy faster and certain itinerary costs would be cheaper this way. I also got a good price to Berlin (flying to Europe from the US in mid August is not cheap!).
Thank you.
I'm going to post in the Germany Forum asking if 4 hrs is enough to transfer from Delta to EasyJet and clear customs (assuming JFK and CDG goes smoothly)
I'm flying with Delta into Brandenburg in August (new airport - very exciting!) with a connection in CDG. My layover in CDG is 2hrs 20 mins. My original plan was to overnight in Berlin then head out the next day to Italy/Croatia, then spend a 2 nights on the back end of my trip in Berlin (I've never been there). Now I'm thinking I might head out straight from Berlin on a flight to Croatia (there would be 4 hours in between flights).
Here's my question. Everything pretty much hinges on getting into and out of CDG on time. Assuming our flight departs JFK on time, is 2hrs 20mins too risky for clearing passport control and making my connection? If I land in BER late and miss my flight to Croatia I'm going to lose money...
I'm looking at doing this b/c I want to get to Crotia/Italy faster and certain itinerary costs would be cheaper this way. I also got a good price to Berlin (flying to Europe from the US in mid August is not cheap!).
Thank you.
I'm going to post in the Germany Forum asking if 4 hrs is enough to transfer from Delta to EasyJet and clear customs (assuming JFK and CDG goes smoothly)
Apr 9, 2012, 5:05 pm
#2
Join Date: May 2010
Location: TPA
Programs: All The Programs
Posts: 2,203
Hello everyone, I've been a silent observer for about a year, this is my first post. Love FT. So helpful.
I'm flying with Delta into Brandenburg in August (new airport - very exciting!) with a connection in CDG. My layover in CDG is 2hrs 20 mins. My original plan was to overnight in Berlin then head out the next day to Italy/Croatia, then spend a 2 nights on the back end of my trip in Berlin (I've never been there). Now I'm thinking I might head out straight from Berlin on a flight to Croatia (there would be 4 hours in between flights).
Here's my question. Everything pretty much hinges on getting into and out of CDG on time. Assuming our flight departs JFK on time, is 2hrs 20mins too risky for clearing passport control and making my connection? If I land in BER late and miss my flight to Croatia I'm going to lose money...
I'm looking at doing this b/c I want to get to Crotia/Italy faster and certain itinerary costs would be cheaper this way. I also got a good price to Berlin (flying to Europe from the US in mid August is not cheap!).
Thank you.
I'm going to post in the Germany Forum asking if 4 hrs is enough to transfer from Delta to EasyJet and clear customs (assuming JFK and CDG goes smoothly)
I'm flying with Delta into Brandenburg in August (new airport - very exciting!) with a connection in CDG. My layover in CDG is 2hrs 20 mins. My original plan was to overnight in Berlin then head out the next day to Italy/Croatia, then spend a 2 nights on the back end of my trip in Berlin (I've never been there). Now I'm thinking I might head out straight from Berlin on a flight to Croatia (there would be 4 hours in between flights).
Here's my question. Everything pretty much hinges on getting into and out of CDG on time. Assuming our flight departs JFK on time, is 2hrs 20mins too risky for clearing passport control and making my connection? If I land in BER late and miss my flight to Croatia I'm going to lose money...
I'm looking at doing this b/c I want to get to Crotia/Italy faster and certain itinerary costs would be cheaper this way. I also got a good price to Berlin (flying to Europe from the US in mid August is not cheap!).
Thank you.
I'm going to post in the Germany Forum asking if 4 hrs is enough to transfer from Delta to EasyJet and clear customs (assuming JFK and CDG goes smoothly)
Apr 10, 2012, 3:23 am
#3
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: France
Programs: DL FO
Posts: 345
I assume you are arriving on a DL flight and then leave CDG on an AF flight.
In August, S4 should have opened. Then, transfer on ST airlines should be easier and 2h20 would be largely enough, as long as your inbound flight is not late.
In August, S4 should have opened. Then, transfer on ST airlines should be easier and 2h20 would be largely enough, as long as your inbound flight is not late.
Apr 10, 2012, 11:47 am
#4
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 5
GuilaumeD, I am arriving Delta, and assume departing AirFrance, although the itinerary on delta.com reads "delta" for both tickets (but my flight doesn't show up on the delta website).
What terminal does Delta arrive at? One of the satellites of terminal 1? I assume that's where you believe my connection will be departing from (specifically S4).
From what I see online it looks like Delta and Air France share terminal 2.
Same terminal is huge
Thanks.
Apr 10, 2012, 3:13 pm
#5
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Greater CDG Area
Programs: DL DM; *A-Gold
Posts: 822
Thank you both.
GuilaumeD, I am arriving Delta, and assume departing AirFrance, although the itinerary on delta.com reads "delta" for both tickets (but my flight doesn't show up on the delta website).
What terminal does Delta arrive at? One of the satellites of terminal 1? I assume that's where you believe my connection will be departing from (specifically S4).
From what I see online it looks like Delta and Air France share terminal 2.
Same terminal is huge
Thanks.
GuilaumeD, I am arriving Delta, and assume departing AirFrance, although the itinerary on delta.com reads "delta" for both tickets (but my flight doesn't show up on the delta website).
What terminal does Delta arrive at? One of the satellites of terminal 1? I assume that's where you believe my connection will be departing from (specifically S4).
From what I see online it looks like Delta and Air France share terminal 2.
Same terminal is huge
Thanks.
Apr 11, 2012, 7:34 am
#6
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: France
Programs: DL FO
Posts: 345
I forgot some details.
Yes, AF and DL are located at terminal 2. AF uses 2C,D,E,F,G and DL 2E.
Depending on the opening of S4 (a new satellite of terminal 2E), you connection can be:
if open and if reorganization occured, arrival at 2E (main bulding or one of the two satellites) and transfer to 2F via a dedicated walkway.
if not, as mentionned by MarLim, you will have to go to 2D and it will be a little longer. But no more than 1h.
Yes, AF and DL are located at terminal 2. AF uses 2C,D,E,F,G and DL 2E.
Depending on the opening of S4 (a new satellite of terminal 2E), you connection can be:
if open and if reorganization occured, arrival at 2E (main bulding or one of the two satellites) and transfer to 2F via a dedicated walkway.
if not, as mentionned by MarLim, you will have to go to 2D and it will be a little longer. But no more than 1h.