How long does it take to change terminals at CDG?

90 minutes for connections that require travel between terminals. * Only apply if travelling on a single ticket and any baggage checked through to your final destination. Families travelling with small children and travelers with health or mobility concerns may need a longer connection time.



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CDG 2E to 2F in 50 min or less.

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CDGVal is a free automatic shuttle between terminals of Paris-CDG airport. It links each terminals (Terminal 1, 3, 2A, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 2G), railway station (Paris by train) and car parks. A terminal to another in 8 minutes!

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Whether it's terminal 1, 2 or 3 you'll pass through passport control and customs. If you leave the aircraft in the first group of passengers you should expect to get through immigration fairly quickly but allow yourself anything from 10 mins to 1hour.

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For instance, you can see that Charles De Gaulle is busiest at 1pm (across all terminals), while the next busiest period is at the 10am hour when the airport is at 79% of the 1pm peak time.

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Do I have to go through passport control for a connecting flight in CDG? No passport control nor security check. Please note ! If you need to leave the transit area to pick up baggage and check-in, you must pass through a security check.

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You'll need to clear customs and immigration. Next, you'll recheck your luggage for the domestic flight. Finally, you'll need to go through Transportation Security Administration screening. This may include a physical inspection of your luggage and personal items with a metal detector or a full-body scan.

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Taking the shuttle buses can reduce the time between the most distant terminals. As a guide, transferring from 2E or 2F to 2G will take between 30 and 40 minutes, including passing through customs and security and taking the shuttle service.

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You must pass through a security check (No passport control nor visa required). Please note ! If you need to leave the transit area to pick up baggage and check-in, you must clear a passport check, please ensure that you comply with entry & visa requirements.

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In most cases, your baggage will be checked through to your final destination. No further action is required on your part.

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Whether it's terminal 1, 2 or 3 you'll pass through passport control and customs. If you leave the aircraft in the first group of passengers you should expect to get through immigration fairly quickly but allow yourself anything from 10 mins to 1hour.

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Navigating Charles de Gaulle CDG is a sprawling airport with a confusing number of terminal designations, from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2A through 2F. Terminal 2, in fact, is really a collection of seven terminals, with a few extra sub-designations like 2F-1 to make matters even more confusing.

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Sub-terminals 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, and 2F of the Terminal 2 are within walkable distance. Bus shuttles are also available for transfer between these terminals. Bus shuttle N1 connects these sub-terminals by bus. Bus stops are located outside of the terminals and may take more time.

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The first terminal of the Paris Nord airport under construction for almost 3 years. On 30 March 2020, Terminal 1 at Paris-CDG airport closed due to the Covid-19 crisis.

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