Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

Traveling to and from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

On this page, you will find the information you need to easily make your way through Charles de Gaulle Airport to your destination.

Information

  • ANA Group flights will depart from /arrive at Terminal 2E for the time being starting August 1st, 2020.

Guide to France’s Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

Arrival and departure terminal maps and other information for navigating Charles de Gaulle Airport.

Arrival Terminal

Arrival map of Paris Charles de Gaulle airport
  • Immigration
  • Baggage Claim
  • Customs
  • Elevator
  • Information
  • Currency exchange
  • ATM
  • Smoking Room
  • Railway
  • Monorail
  • Toilet
  • Lactation room
  • Telephone
  • Coin Lockers
  • Bus
  • Taxi
  • Boat
  • Passengers arriving at Charles De Gaulle Airport
Airport Map Information

On the 4th floor (Boarding) of Terminal 1, the arrival terminal for ANA flights, there are immigration booths and the stop for the shuttle bus from Gates 10 to 18. There is also a currency exchange booth, as well as escalators and elevators. After immigration, proceed to the 5th floor (Arrivals) of Terminal 1. On the 5th floor, there is the baggage claim area and customs. After passing through customs, there is an information counter, a currency exchange booth, taxi stands, and bus stops for buses to Paris.

Immigration

Please present your passport. See Special Guidance info on this page for details if traveling to and/or between Schengen countries.

Customs

There may be a carry-on luggage inspection. Passengers who wish to bring cash of EUR 10,000 or more must declare.

Departure Terminal

Departure map of Paris Charles de Gaulle airport
  • Check-in
  • Immigration/Fast Track
  • Security Check/Fast Track
  • Elevator
  • Information
  • Currency exchange
  • ATM
  • Smoking Room
  • Railway
  • Monorail
  • Toilet
  • Lactation room
  • Telephone
  • Coin Lockers
  • Bus
  • Taxi
  • Boat
  • Access NO.1 Entrance
  • General Access
  • Lounge Access
Airport Map Information

On the 2nd floor (Boutiques/Restaurants) of Terminal 1, there is a value-added tax refund counter (DETAXE) and the boarding area for the CDG VAL (a monorail-style unmanned terminal shuttle), as well as escalators. In Hall 2 on the 3rd floor (Departures), there are ANA check-in and ticketing counters, a currency exchange booth, an information counter, as well as escalators and elevators. After check-in, proceed to the 4th floor (Boarding). On the 4th floor, there are immigration booths, the priority immigration lane, security, and the priority security lane. The entrances to the priority lanes are indicated with "Access No.1". After passing through security, proceed to Gates 10 to 18.
Passengers who wish to use a lounge should take the elevator to the Star Alliance Lounge on the 10th floor after passing through immigration. Please note that security is not on the same floor but before the boarding gates. Therefore, please proceed to security in good time.

Check-In
Immigration

Please present your passport and boarding pass.

Priority Lane for Immigration and Security Control

The priority lane for Immigration/security control (Access No. 1) is available to the following customers:

  • Business Class
  • Diamond Service Members
  • Platinum service Members
  • Super Flyers Members
  • Star Alliance Gold Members

Look for the "Access No.1" sign and scan your boarding pass or a voucher when using this service.

VAT refunds

A value-added tax refund (VAT) is applicable for residents outside of the European Union who are over 15 years of age. It only concerns non-commercial tourist purchases for amounts in excess of €175.01 in the same shop on the same day in France.

For duty free display shops, department stores or prestige shops:

  • Once you meet the VAT threshold, please inform a shop assistant that you wish to receive an export sales slip with your purchase.
  • Upon departure, show the purchased item, your passport and an export sales slip to DETAXE counter on the 2nd floor before check-in. After getting your check stamped, you need to send your export sales slips at the post box near Customs.

Note: Please see Customs information of each country for the latest information.

Transit

CDGVAL map of Paris Charles de Gaulle airport
  • Elevator
  • Information
  • Currency exchange
  • ATM
  • Smoking Room
  • Railway
  • Monorail
  • Toilet
  • Lactation room
  • Telephone
  • Coin Lockers
  • Bus
  • Taxi
  • Boat
  • Passengers with connecting flights (from Terminal 1 to a Schengen Convention Signatory Country)
  • Passengers with connecting flights (from Terminal 1 to a non-Schengen Convention Signatory Country)
Airport Map Information

On the 4th floor (Boarding) of Terminal 1, there is the bus stop for the shuttle bus from Gates 10 to 18. After getting off the bus, passengers departing from Terminal 1 who are connecting to a Schengen country should proceed to immigration and then to security at Gates 60 to 68 or 70 to 78, which are used exclusively for flights to Schengen countries. Passengers connecting to non-Schengen countries should proceed directly to the boarding gate. On the 4th floor, there is also a currency exchange booth, escalators and elevators.

Airport Access

CDGVAL is an automated vehicle similar to monorail. It is available between Terminals 1, 2 and 3. The change bus is available between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2A. The connecting bus operates every 20 minutes.

transit from ANA to other airline map of Paris Charles de Gaulle airport
Connecting from ANA to Other Airlines
  • Elevator
  • Information
  • Currency exchange
  • ATM
  • Smoking Room
  • Railway
  • Monorail
  • Toilet
  • Lactation room
  • Telephone
  • Coin Lockers
  • Bus
  • Taxi
  • Boat
  • Passengers with a connecting flight (arriving in Terminal 1 from a domestic flight or from a Schengen Convention Signatory Country)
  • Passengers with a connecting flight (arriving in Terminal 1 from a international flight)
  • Passengers with a connecting flight (arriving in Terminal 2 from a domestic flight or from a Schengen Convention Signatory Country)
Airport Map Information

In Hall 2 on the 3rd floor (Departures) of Terminal 1, there are ANA check-in and ticketing counters, a currency exchange booth, an information counter, as well as escalators and elevators. Passengers connecting from a flight from a Schengen country or a France domestic flight arriving at Terminal 2 should perform the check-in procedures and then proceed to the 4th floor (Boarding). On the 4th floor, there are immigration booths, a priority immigration lane, security, and a priority security lane. The entrances to the priority lanes are indicated with "Access No.1". Passengers from Terminal 2 and passengers arriving at Terminal 1 on flights from a Schengen country should pass through immigration and security and then proceed toward boarding gates 10 to 18. Passengers arriving at Terminal 1 on international flights from non-Schengen countries should proceed directly to the boarding gate. On the 4th floor, there is also a currency exchange booth, escalators and elevators. 

Connecting to flights departing from Terminal 1:

  • If connecting to a flight leaving for a Schengen country and checked in to the final destination, please proceed to Gates 60-68 or Gates 70-78 directly after Immigration.
  • If connecting to a flight leaving for a non-Schengen country, please proceed directly to the boarding gate.

Connecting to flights departing from Terminal 2 (A, B, C):

From Gates 20-28, please get to 2A by taking the shuttle bus within the restricted area bound for Terminal 2. After getting off at 2A, proceed to 2B or 2C on foot.

Connecting to flights departing from Terminal 2 (D, E, F):

After Immigration, please proceed to Terminal 2 using CDGVAL that departs from Boutiques/Restaurants floor—then proceed to 2D, 2E and 2F on foot.

Connecting to flights departing from Terminal 2G:

After Immigration, please proceed to Terminal 2 using CDGVAL that departs from Boutiques/Restaurants floor—then go upstairs to the bus stop of N2 and proceed to 2G by N2 bus.

transit from other airline to ANA map of Paris Charles de Gaulle airport
Connecting from Other Airlines to ANA
  • CDGVAL
  • Shuttle Bus N2
  • Change Bus
Airport Map Information

Airport Terminals Map ANA flights depart and arrive at Gates 10 to 18 in Terminal 1. Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are connected via the CDGVAL and shuttle buses. The CDGVAL runs between Terminal 1 and the central part of Terminal 2. Shuttle bus N2 stops at Terminal 2 in between the 2B and 2D areas; between the 2A and 2C areas; at the CDGVAL station; and at 2E, 2F, and 2G. Shuttle buses connect the area at Gates 10 to 18 in Terminal 1 with the 2A area of Terminal 2.

Passengers arriving from a Schengen country and checked-in luggage to Tokyo should proceed to Gates 10-18 after clearing Immigration. Note: There is no need to go through the baggage claim area on the 3rd floor after clearing Immigration. Please claim your luggage at the final destination airport (Tokyo).

Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) to Downtown Paris

  • * "→" indicates the route.

Bus

Roissybus
CDG → Opéra (11, rue Scribe 9e)
  • Platform: Terminal 1/ Terminal 2AC/ Terminal 2D/ Terminal 2EF (Check which platform at the airport)
  • Time required: 60 to 75 minutes
  • Fare: €13.70
  • Operating hours: 6:00 a.m.to 00:30 a.m. (Usually 15 to 20 minutes intervals. May be less frequent as of June 2021.)

Train

RER Line B
CDG2 → CDG1 → stations of RER Line B
  • Platform: Terminal 2: RER CDG2 Sta. is next to the terminal. Terminal 1: RER CDG1 Sta. is reached by riding the CDGVAL automatic unmanned train for approx. 6 minutes
  • Time required: Approx. 25 minutes to Gare du Nord
  • Fare: €10.30
  • Operating hours: 4:50 a.m. to 11:50 p.m. (10 to 20 minutes intervals)

Taxi

  • Taxi Stand: Terminal 1 Arrival Floor Exit 24/Terminal 2A Exit 6/Terminal 2C Exit 14/Terminal 2D Exit 7/Terminal 2E Arrival Floor Exit 10/Terminal 2F Arrival Floor Exit 11
  • Time required: 30 to 50 minutes
  • Fare: Flat rate €53 between the airport and the right bank of paris and €58 between the airport and the left bank of paris

Instructions for Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

Traveling Between Schengen Countries

The establishment of the EU and the Schengen Agreement has simplified entry and departure procedures within Europe. Once a Japanese national has arrived at one of the Schengen countries, travel within that country is treated as “internal domestic” travel. The following entry and departure procedures apply to passengers traveling from one Schengen country to another Schengen country.

  • Entry:
    • Taken only in the first country of arrival.
    • Customs inspection for carry-on baggage is made at the first country of arrival and at the final destination for checked-in baggage.
  • Departure:
    • Taken only in the last Schengen country to be departed from.
    • The Customs inspection is made at the destination country.