CDG T3 to T2 in 90 mins?
Oct 22, 2023 | 1:05 am
#1
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CDG T3 to T2 in 90 mins?
Hi! Thinking of a combo that would have me arrive T3 at 7:30pm non-schengen and leave at 9pm from T2 schengen. Is that doeable with an EU passport and hand luggage only or am I delusional? Thanks!
Oct 22, 2023 | 2:22 am
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IMO, this is madness. This is not entirely impossible if all the stars are aligned and you are a fast runner but the slightest of problems will knock this into a missed flight. T3 to T2 suggests that this is a DIY self-connect rather than a through-ticket. The fact that this is an evening itinerary (and therefore more likely to have picked up delays during the day) makes this even riskier. I would only contemplate this if it were on a single ticket and it would not be a disaster if I missed the next flight.
Oct 22, 2023 | 3:51 am
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Totally agree with NickB. You are at the mercy of any problem, including having only one police booth open for your non-Schengen arrival in the chartered flights & LCC warehouse that is T3. I recommend you to overnight in CDG (there are several hotels at walking distance from T3 and at the foot of the CDGVAL station and you can fly from T2 the next morning very easily.
Oct 22, 2023 | 8:51 am
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Shouldn't be a problem. T3 is very calm at that time of day, so you can walk to Roissyple to pick up the CDGVal shuttle in a few minutes. Schengen check-in is usually up to the last 15 minutes or so no matter what the signs say, and once you have checked in, they know you are on your way. The airport is much more relaxed in the evening than during the business day.
