Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG Airport Code) | IATA & ICAO Details, Terminals & Map

Airport Overview

Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is a key aviation facility serving the region of Paris, France. It is officially identified by the IATA code CDG and ICAO code LFPG. The airport is situated at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above mean sea level. It operates within the Europe/Paris timezone, allowing travelers to synchronize their flight itineraries accordingly. The airfield configuration consists of 4 runways, designed to accommodate various types of aircraft operations. Nearby alternative gateways include Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA), which can be considered for regional or international transit.

Key Data

Elevation 138 ft

Coordinates 49.01, 2.548

Timezone Europe/Paris

Runways 4

Expert Connection Tips for Paris-CDG

The Terminal 2 Maze Terminal 2 is split into 7 sub-terminals (2A-2G). 2G is entirely detached and requires a 15-20 min bus ride. Never book under 90 mins if changing sub-terminals.

Passport Bottlenecks Connecting Non-Schengen to Schengen (e.g., US to Spain) requires clearing immigration at CDG. Morning lines (6 AM - 10 AM) can easily exceed 60 minutes.

CDGVAL Automatic Train The free CDGVAL shuttle connects T1, T2, T3, and parking. Runs every 4 mins. This is the only reliable way to move between main zones.

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Lounges & Services

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Standard free connection, high-speed paid option.

Star Alliance Lounge

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Terminal 1, Level 11 • 05:30 - 22:00

Renovated lounge with outdoor terrace, Paris views, and French buffet.

Transport & Connections

Regional & Commuter Rail

RER B RATP/SNCF
RER B RATP / SNCF

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Nearby Airports

Orly Airport ORY Beauvais-Tillé Airport BVA Lille Airport LIL Deauville-Normandie Airport DOL

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FAQ

Taxis from Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to central Paris have a fixed flat rate. The price is €55 for the Right Bank (rive droite) and €62 for the Left Bank (rive gauche).

Terminals 2E and 2F are in the same building complex and are connected by walkways. You can walk between them post-security (for connecting flights) or pre-security. The walk takes approximately 5-10 minutes.

No, the RER B train does not run 24/7. It typically operates from around 5:00 AM to midnight. For late-night or early-morning travel, you should use the Noctilien night bus service or a taxi.

The IATA code for Charles de Gaulle Airport is CDG. Its ICAO code is LFPG.

Charles de Gaulle Airport is located in or near Paris, FR. View the map on this page for exact coordinates and terminal details.

Charles de Gaulle Airport operates in the local time zone. You can convert airport local times using our <a href="/en/timezone-converter">Airport Timezone Converter</a>.

Minimum Connection Times (MCT) at Charles de Gaulle Airport vary based on Schengen/non-Schengen status and terminal transfers. Verify transfer times with our <a href="/en/mct-checker">MCT Checker Tool</a>.