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France's busiest hub connecting Europe to the world.
Opened
1974
Location
Paris, France
Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG), located in Roissy-en-France about 25 kilometres northeast of Paris, is the largest airport in France and one of the busiest in Europe. Opened in 1974, it serves as the primary international gateway to the French capital and handles tens of millions of passengers annually, regularly ranking among the top five airports in Europe by traffic.
The airport is the main hub for Air France and a key base for the SkyTeam alliance. Its facilities span a vast campus with multiple terminals, cargo facilities, and extensive ground transport connections. CDG also serves as a major transatlantic and intercontinental hub, connecting Paris to destinations across all inhabited continents.
Terminal 2F, 2E, and related satellites were developed to accommodate long-haul and high-volume traffic, while Terminal 1 features its distinctive circular design. A partial roof collapse at Terminal 2E in 2004 led to significant reconstruction of that structure.
Terminals
CDG has three main terminal complexes—Terminal 1 (circular design), Terminal 2 (subdivided into halls 2A through 2G), and Terminal 3—connected by automated people movers and shuttle buses.
Getting to & from
CDG is connected to central Paris by the RER B commuter rail line, TGV high-speed rail via Gare CDG 2, multiple highway links, and direct bus services including Le Bus Direct coaches.
Airlines here
Air France is the primary hub carrier, and CDG also serves as a key base for the SkyTeam alliance, with additional services from major carriers including Lufthansa, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and numerous others.
Notable facts
- ›Opened on 13 March 1974, replacing Orly as France's primary international airport.
- ›Terminal 1's distinctive 'crabs-claw' circular design was created by architect Paul Andreu.
- ›A section of the Terminal 2E roof collapsed in May 2004, killing four people; the terminal was rebuilt and reopened in 2008.
- ›CDG handled approximately 67 million passengers in 2019, making it the second busiest airport in Europe that year.
- ›The airport campus covers roughly 3,300 hectares and operates four runways.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
