Which Paris airport is named after a president?

Paris-Charles de Gaulle International Airport Although it is named after Charles de Gaulle, the airport is often locally referred to as Roissy Airport. The airport was first opened in March 1974 and was named after the French President Charles de Gaulle.



The primary international airport in Paris named after a president is Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Named in honor of the former French President and General Charles de Gaulle, it was opened in 1974 to handle the massive growth in air traffic that Orly Airport could no longer manage. Located in Roissy-en-France, about 25 km northeast of the city, it is one of the world's largest aviation hubs. In 2026, CDG is celebrated for its avant-garde architecture, particularly the circular Terminal 1. While there is another major airport, Orly, it is named after the commune it occupies. Charles de Gaulle remains the flagship gateway to France, serving as the main hub for Air France and handling over 80 million passengers annually by 2026. The airport is seamlessly connected to Paris via the RER B train and the high-speed TGV network, making it a central pillar of European transport. Interestingly, the decision to build the airport was made under de Gaulle's leadership in 1964, making the naming a fitting tribute to his vision for a modernized France.

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