Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Guide (CDG)

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

I’ve arrived at 10pm to pass security and I get refused because my next flight is too early. I tell the employee I plan on sleeping here, and she BEGGED me not to. – skinnyqueen21

CDG Airport Overview

To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, also known as Roissy Airport (code: CDG).

What to Expect

As one of the world’s busiest airports, Paris CDG Airport is large and notorious for its confusing layout, so be prepared to walk a lot. It features three main terminals (1, 2, and 3), with Terminal 2 subdivided into seven satellite (2A–2G), making it the trickiest to navigate. The free CDGVAL light-rail shuttle connects Terminals 1, 2, and 3, parking lots, and train stations. Your experience will vary greatly depending on your terminal and concourse hall. For instance, travellers agree that the new part of Terminal 2E is an airport highlight. Still, the facilities in Terminal 1 are old and need renovating (or complete demolition, depending on who you ask).

You’ll find a bevy of shops, cafes, and restaurants, though everything closes by 11:30 PM, so purchase midnight snacks ahead of time. A few features travellers appreciate are the free WiFi and free mobile charging boxes. Economy Class travellers who want to upgrade their layover can pay to enter several airport lounges, a few of which have shower facilities.

Sleeping in Paris CDG Airport

Sleeping at Paris CDG Airport can be challenging, particularly landside, where bright lighting, armrested seating, cold floors and overnight access restrictions can make it difficult to settle in. Airside conditions are generally better, with some padded or reclining seating and designated rest areas, but travellers arriving before an early flight may not be allowed through security until morning. If you are already airside, it is usually worth staying there rather than counting on being able to return overnight.

There are significant safety issues to consider – particularly for solo women – on the landside. For detailed sleeping locations, conditions, photos and traveller tips, see our Guide to Sleeping in Paris CDG Airport.

For uninterrupted sleep, check out the sleep cabins in Terminal 2E or head to several on-site or nearby hotels. See our Airport Hotels section below for locations.

In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.

Airport Hours

Paris CDG terminals are not fully open overnight, and access is limited outside published hours. Overnight stays are generally discouraged, and travellers without a valid boarding pass may be asked to leave at closing time.

Based on official airport information and recent traveller reports, terminal hours are as follows:

Terminal 1: 4:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Terminal 2A: 3:30 AM – 12:30 AM
Terminal 2B: Unverified – Reader reports indicate overnight closure (March 2025), but no official confirmation is published
Terminal 2C: 4:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Terminal 2D: 4:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Terminal 2E & 2F: 4:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Terminal 2G: 5:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Terminal 3: 4:30 AM – 11:30 PM

According to the airport, passengers holding a valid boarding pass may be allowed to remain while waiting for an early departure, but overnight access is not guaranteed and enforcement varies.

Rest & Relaxations Zones

CDG has limited rest areas, and none are designed specifically for sleeping. Seating comfort varies by terminal and crowd levels. Known rest locations include:

Terminal 1:
- Landside, Level 2
Terminal 2E:
- Airside, Gates L, Level 2
- Airside, Gates K, Level 2
Terminal 2F:
- Landside, Level 0
- Airside, L Gates, Level 1
- Airside, Level 2

A traveller report notes soft benches near Gates F27–F33 and padded red benches by windows in Terminal 2F. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Cots

CDG does not provide cots to stranded travellers. During major disruptions, airlines or staff might distribute blankets, but cots are not offered. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.

Airport Hotels

Quick Facts

Nearest Hotel: Inside the Airport
Sleep Cabins or Pods: Yes
Day Rooms: Yes
Nearby Hotels with Free Shuttles: Yes

If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there is a hotel inside CDG airport and several hotels on the airport grounds. The YotelAir is the only transit hotel at Paris Airport. More hotels on airport grounds are either connected to the airport or accessible by way of a free hotel shuttle or the CDGVAL Train. Some of these on and off-site hotels at CDG offer day rooms, but if you are a transit passenger, you must pass through security.

Hotel inside CDG Airport

YOTELAIR Paris Charles de Gaulle – The YotelAir offers several rooms/cabins with prices starting at € 240 (January 2026). Cabins have a private shower. They also offer shower-only packages for people who only want to freshen up (20€ for 45 minutes). Location: Terminal 2E, Satellite L, Airside, Transit Area. This location can only be accessed by passengers with a departing international flight outside of the Schengen Area (with the exception of the United Kingdom) from Terminal 2E, K, L, M or passengers that are in transit to or from an international flight outside of the European Union from Terminal 2E, K, L, M.

More hotels at Paris Airport

Ibis Paris Airport – Budget hotel. Located opposite Terminal 3 at Roissypôle. From Terminals 1 and 2, take the free CDGVAL airport train to the Terminal 3/Roissypôle stop.
CitizenM – Mid-range hotel. About a 5-minute walk from Terminal 3. From Terminals 1 and 2, take the free CDGVAL airport train to Terminal 3/Roissypôle.
Hilton Charles de Gaulle Airport – Upscale hotel. About a 5-minute walk from Terminal 3. Day rooms are available. From Terminals 1 and 2, take the free CDGVAL airport train to Terminal 3/Roissypôle.
Sheraton Paris Airport Hotel – Upscale hotel. Located inside Terminal 2, about a 2-minute walk from the terminal areas.
Novotel CDG Terminal – Mid-range hotel. Located at Roissypôle, about a 2-minute walk from Terminal 3. From Terminals 1 and 2, take the free CDGVAL airport train to Terminal 3/Roissypôle. Day rooms are available.

Located at the Parking PR Stop of the CDGVAL Train

These hotels are a little farther from the terminals but are accessible via the free CDGVAL airport train and, depending on your travel dates, may offer more affordable rates than the terminal-area hotels.

INNSiDE by Meliá Paris Charles De Gaulle (1.1 mi / 1.8 km) – Upscale hotel.
Moxy Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (1.1 mi / 1.8 km) – Mid-range hotel.
Holiday Inn Express – Paris – CDG Airport by IHG (1.1 mi / 1.8 km) – Mid-range hotel.

Airport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program.

Terminal 1

Extime Lounge – Location: Terminal 1, Airside, after security, behind duty-free section near elevator on first floor. Hours: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: Yes. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door (from €95 / €115 with shower) • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.

Terminal 2A

American Airlines Admirals Club – Location: Terminal 2A, Airside, connector building between Terminals 2A and 2C. Hours: Unknown. Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door ($79 USD, subject to availability) • Lounge membership programs (Admirals Club members) • First or Business Class passengers on American Airlines or Oneworld partners • certain credit cardholders (Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive Card).

Terminal 2B

Extime Lounge – Location: Terminal 2B, Airside, behind Laudrée retail store, accessible via elevator to top floor and long hallway. Hours: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM, daily. Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door (from €95 / €115 with shower) • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.

Terminal 2C

Salon Paris Lounge – Location: Terminal 2C, Airside, after security. Hours: First departure to last departure of the day (typically 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM). Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: Yes. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Unknown.

Terminal 2D

Extime Lounge – Location: Terminal 2D, Airside, after security, near “Salon VIP” door, take elevator to third floor and follow corridor. Hours: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door (from €95 / €115 with shower) • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.

Terminal 2E

Air France Lounge – Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge passes (purchase via Air France Lounge Option, bookable up to 24 hours before flight) • Business Class passengers on Air France or SkyTeam partners • Flying Blue Gold/Platinum or SkyTeam Elite Plus members.

(Terminal 2E, Hall K) – Location: Terminal 2E, Airside, near Hall K gates, after security and immigration. Hours: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM (subject to flight schedules). Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: Yes. Sleep Facilities: No.
(Terminal 2E, Hall L) – Location: Terminal 2E, Airside, near L gates, past security and immigration. Hours: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM. (subject to flight schedules). Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: Yes. Sleep Facilities: No.
(Terminal 2E, Hall M) – Location: Terminal 2E, Airside, near M gates, past security and immigration. Hours: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM. (subject to flight schedules). Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: Yes. Sleep Facilities: No.

YOTELAIR Paris Charles de Gaulle – Location: Terminal 2E, Airside, above Gate L, after security. Hours: 24/7. Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: Yes. Sleep Facilities: Yes (compact cabins with beds, bookable for 4+ hours). Lounge Access: Pay at the door (rates vary by cabin type and duration) • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.

Terminal 2F

Air France Lounge (Terminal 2F) – Location: Terminal 2F, Airside, after security, Schengen flights. Hours: 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM (subject to flight schedules). Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: Yes. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge passes (purchase via Air France Lounge Option, bookable up to 24 hours before flight) • Business Class passengers on Air France or SkyTeam partners • Flying Blue Gold/Platinum or SkyTeam Elite Plus members.

Terminal 2G

Air France Lounge (Terminal 2G) – Location: Terminal 2G, Airside, Level 1. Hours: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM (subject to flight schedules). Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: Yes. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge passes (purchase via Air France Lounge Option, bookable up to 24 hours before flight) • Business Class passengers on Air France or SkyTeam partners • Flying Blue Gold/Platinum or SkyTeam Elite Plus members.

Airline Lounges

If you are a First or Business Class traveller, you may have access to the lounges listed below. No walk-in or pay-at-the-door rates available. For more information, check the airline’s website.

Terminal 1

Lufthansa Business Lounge – Location: Terminal 1, Airside, after security. Hours: 5:00 AM – 7:15 PM (Sat) 5:30 AM – 8:45 PM (Sun) 5:00 AM – 8:45 PM (Mon – Fri). Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: Yes. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Business Class passengers on Lufthansa or Star Alliance partners • Miles & More Senator/HON Circle members • Star Alliance Gold members.

Star Alliance Lounge – Location: Terminal 1, Airside, Level 10, Non-Schengen area. Hours: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM (subject to flight schedules). Showers: Yes.
Dedicated Rest Zone: Yes. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: First or Business Class passengers on Star Alliance airlines • Star Alliance Gold members.

Terminal 2C

Emirates Lounge – Location: Terminal 2C, Airside, after security. Hours: Open according to Emirates flight schedule. Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: Yes. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: First and Business Class passengers on Emirates • Emirates Skywards Gold/Platinum members.

Food & Drinks

No food outlets operate 24 hours. Travellers staying late should buy food and water before evening closures. Food hours vary by terminal, with some venues opening as early as 4:00 AM and others closing around 11:30 PM. Options include Brioche Dorée, Costa Coffee, Eric Kayser, Illy, Exki, McDonald’s, Naked, Pret A Manger, and Starbucks.

Marks & Spencer Food stores sell fresh snacks and prepared meals at the following locations:

Terminal 1: Landside, Arrivals, Level 5 (6:30 AM – 8:30 PM)
Terminal 2F: Landside, Level 0 (6:00 AM – 10:00 PM)
Terminal 2E: Landside, Level 0 (6:00 AM – 10:00 PM)

Drinking Water
Drinking water fountains and bottle refill stations are available throughout CDG terminals. Refill points are increasingly common, particularly in Terminal 2.

Luggage Storage & Lockers

Bagages du Monde provides short- and long-term luggage storage. Location: Terminal 2, Landside, TGV-RER Station, Level 4 (opposite Sheraton). Hours: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM.

Sample rates:

€3 (3 hours, small item)
€10 (24 hours, small item)
€7 (3 hours, large item)
€20 (24 hours, large item)

Mobile Charging

Standard power outlets are also available near many boarding seats. Charging points are widely available, particularly in Terminal 2, including seating areas, gates, and public spaces.

Free ChargeBox lockers allow phones to be locked while charging. Full charge time typically ranges from 30–90 minutes. Known locations include:

Terminal 1: Gates 40–48, 50–58, 60–68
Terminal 2D: Gates 56, 66
Terminal 2E: Gates L and M25, M29, M41, M47
Terminal 3: Gates 4, 11

Showers

Showers are available through select pay-to-use lounges and inside the YOTELAIR transit hotel. Availability depends on terminal access and flight eligibility. See Hotels and Lounges above.

WiFi/Internet

Unlimited free WiFi is available. Connect to either “WIFI-AIRPORT” or “WIFI-AIRPORT-STANDARD.”

Layover Sightseeing

Do you want to make the most of your stopover or long layover by leaving the airport to do some sightseeing? Check out our Paris Airport Layover Sightseeing guide.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

Family Services

Baby Care Facilities – Baby-changing tables and child-friendly restrooms are available landside and airside throughout the terminals, near standard restrooms on Arrivals and Departures levels.
Games – Gaming zones with console games, arcade machines, and table games are scattered across several terminals, offering short distractions for kids and teens while waiting.

Information Desk – If you have any questions, airport information desks are available.

Luggage

Luggage Storage & Lockers – see “Luggage Storage & Lockers” above.
Luggage Trolley – Need a hand with your luggage? Free luggage trolleys are available throughout all terminals.
Luggage Wrapping – Paid luggage-wrapping services are available in multiple terminals.

Medical Services

Medical Services – Emergency and urgent medical care is available 24 hours.
Pharmacy – Pharmacies operate landside in select terminals, generally during daytime and evening hours.

Money

ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available landside throughout the terminals. Fees may apply depending on your bank.
Banking Services – A full-service bank branch is located near the TGV station, operating weekdays only.
Currency Exchange – Foreign currency exchange desks are available across multiple terminals, with hours varying by location.
Tax Refunds – Non-EU residents can process VAT refunds using staffed counters or automated machines located throughout the terminals.

Postal Services – A post office is located near the TGV station, with additional mailboxes available throughout the terminals before and after security.

Religious Spaces – Multi-faith prayer spaces (including chapel, Muslim prayer area, and synagogue) are available in Terminals 1, 2E, 2F, and 3. Hours and exact locations vary by terminal.

Shopping – Paris Duty-Free shops are located in departure and boarding areas across all terminals. A wide range of retail stores is available, including numerous Relay convenience shops for snacks, reading material, and travel essentials.

SIM Cards – Orange sim card kiosks can be found in the following locations: T1, Airside, Level 5 • T2E, Airside, Level 0.

Things to do & see

Art in the Airport – Art and cultural exhibitions are displayed throughout the terminals. The Espace Musée in Terminal 2E (Hall M) hosts rotating exhibitions featuring works from major French museums.
Music Lounge – Live music and performances have been hosted in the past, but schedules are not consistently published.

Workstations – Workstations with power outlets are available in several terminals, typically near boarding lounges.

Airlines

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is served by the following airlines: Aegean Airlines • Aer Lingus • Aerolineas Argentinas • Aeromexico • Air Algérie • Air Arabia • Air Austral • Air Baltic • Air Cairo • Air Calin • Air Canada • Air Caraibes • Air China • Air Corsica • Air Europa • Air France • Air India • Air Mauritius • Air Senegal • Air Serbia • Air Seychelles • Air Tahiti • Air Transat • Ajet • Alaska Airlines • Amelia France • American Airlines • All Nippon Airways • Arkia • Asiana Airlines • ASL Airlines France • Atlantic Airways Faroe Islands • Aurigny Guernsey’s Airline • Austrian Airlines • Avianca • Azal Azerbaijan • Azul • British Airways • Brussels Airlines • Bulgaria Air • Cabo Verde • Cathay Pacific • Chalair • China Airlines • China Eastern Airlines • China Southern Airlines • Corendon Airlines • Corsair • Croatia Air • Cyprus Airways • Delta Air Lines • EasyJet • Egyptair • El Al Israel Airlines • Emirates • Enter Air • Ethiopian Airlines • Etihad Airways • Eurowings • EVA Air • Finnair • Fly One • FlyPlay • French Bee • Garuda Indonesia • Georgian Airways • GOL • Gulf Air • Hainan Airlines • Hisky • Iberia • Icelandair • Israir • ITA Airways • Japan Airlines • Jet Airways • Jet2 • JetBlue • Kenya Airways • KLM • KM Malta Airlines • Korean Airlines • Kuwait Airways • La Compagnie • LATAM • LOT • Lufthansa • Luxair • Madagascar Airlines • MEA • NasJet • Norse Atlantic • Norwegian • Nouvelair • Oman Air • PIA • Pegasus Airlines • Plusultra Lineas Aereas • Qantas • Qatar Airways • Royal Jordanian • Royal Air Maroc • Rwandair Express • SATA • Saudia • SAS • Singapore Airlines • Sky Express • Smartwings • SriLankan Airlines • Sunexpress • Swiss • T’Way Air • TAP Portugal • TAROM • Tassili Airlines • Thai Airways • Titan Airways • Transavia • TUIFly • Tunisair • Turkish Airlines • Twin Jet • United Airlines • Uzbekistan Airways • Vietnam Airlines • Virgin Atlantic • Volare Airlines • Volotea • Vueling • West Jet • Wizz Air • World 2 Fly • Xiamen Airlines.

Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Bus

CDG airport is well connected to the bus system. Whether you are looking for a non-stop connection to Paris, need to reach your hotel in the city or get to Disneyland Paris, there is probably a bus for you. For more information and to plan your trip, visit the Paris CDG Airport website.

Car Rentals

The following car rental agencies have rental desks in Terminals 1, 2A, 2C, 2D, 2E and 2F: Advantage • Alamo • Avis • Budget • Dollar • Enterprise • Europcar • Hertz • National • Sixt • Thrifty. Other car rental agencies are available in some of the terminals.

Hotel Shuttles

See Airport Hotels above.

Inter-Terminal Transportation

The N1 shuttle, the N2 shuttle and the CDGVAL (automatic rail service) connect passengers to all Terminals, Car Parks, SNCF Railway Station (north), Sheraton Hotel, Left Luggage and more. Hours: 4:00 AM to 1:00 AM, every 4 minutes. To find your way around the airport grounds, visit the Paris CDG Airport website.

Taxi

Officially licensed taxis operate from the taxi ranks outside the baggage claim area exits of Terminals 1, 2A/C/D/E/F/G and 3. Only official licensed taxis are permitted to pick up passengers at the airport and are easily identifiable by a light on the vehicle rooftop and inside meter. For safety reasons, use only the taxis at the taxi ranks and do not accept rides from people approaching you at the airport. As of this update, the fare for a taxi ride into the city is around €56-65.

Train

The airport is served by the CDGVAL automatic people mover, The RER B regional rapid transit line and the TGV high-speed train lines. For fares, routes and schedules, visit the Paris CDG Airport website.

Last updated: 2026-01-08

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Guide