The Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport
Get your trip off to a flying start with 6E at the Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport. From check-in details to airport facilities for departures and onward travel information for arrivals, don't stress - we've got it all covered.
The synonym of love and romance Paris needs no introduction. From stunning skyline views to the home of the eighth wonders of the world Eiffel Tower, the city gives ample reasons for you to visit. Discover historical monuments to magical artwork buildings by taking a walk tour of the city. This dream destination will have an aphrodisiac every time you visit it. So, plan your trip here to enjoy the art and culture of the city.
For the full lowdown on how to make every day amazing when you get there, you can find all the insider inspiration you need in our Paris destination guide.
- The Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport is the city’s official international airport that is situated at a distance of 34 km from the Paris City Centre.
- The Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport offers round the clock arrival and departure for you to travel conveniently.
Terminal Information
Together with Turkish Airlines, we at IndiGo can connect you from India to Paris with multiple flights to Paris as well as to several other European cities from Istanbul.
The airport has four runways that are spread over an area of 2700m, 4200m, 4215m and 2700m respectively for take-offs and landings.
It operates around three terminals that has a handling capacity of more than 75 million passengers on an annual basis. Its terminal 1 and terminal 2 is for international and Schengen traffic, whereas terminal 3 is for charter and low-cost airlines.
It is the 10th best airports in the world that connects to more than 325 destinations throughout the globe.
The airport has parking space for almost 300 aircraft that includes 145 contact stands.
Airport Facilities
Wi-Fi service
Airport lounges
Charge box
Photo booth
Mini-marts
Post offices
Porter service
Medical assistance
Prayer room
Luggage storage
Baby room
Currency exchange
Meditation area
Smoking area
Cash dispenser
Rest area
Pharmacy
Banks, ATMs, cash machines, and VAT refunds
Lost property office
Video game corner
Workstation
Parking area
Special assistance
Baggage service
Airport and tourist information desk
Car rental, bus and taxi services
Things to Do
While you wait at the Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport, relish your time:
- Relaxing at air-conditioned lounges during your long-hour layovers; and savour snacks along with reading your preferred newspaper or magazine.
- Eating at cafes, bars and restaurants that are based in the airport terminal.
- Playing with your friends or family in boarding lounges at the Play station terminals.
- Enjoying that last-minute shopping of cosmetics, watches, perfumes, beauty products, branded clothes, cigars, spirits, electronics and gifts from duty-free stores.
- Comforting your children in the baby room by changing nappy, feeding, etc.
Visa and Immigration
If you’re an Indian passport holder travelling to Paris then you have to apply for Schengen visa online with the documents required. The Schengen visa is a short stay visa issued to visit the Schengen countries; the visa is issued to tourists that are planning to visit their friends, family or other travelling on non-business trips for up to 90 days from the date of entry. Your visit can be either continuous or several, depending upon the visa type; single entry or multiple entry. Another essential point to note while applying for the visa is that your passport should be valid for 6 months from your date of travel.
To ensure a hassle-free and seamless travel, here is a detailed information about the France visa – www.goindigo.in/information/visa-information/france-fr-visa.html
Hotels near Paris Airport
The Holiday Inn Express
The citizenM Paris
The ibis Paris
The Mercure Paris CDG Airport & Convention
