CDG · LAYOVER MATCHING
Meet travelers at Charles de Gaulle Airport
CDG rewards patience. The walkways feel cinematic once you stop trying to race through them.
Paris, France · 3 terminals · 67 million passengers/year
How long is a typical layover at CDG?
90 minutes minimum for intra-EU, 2-4 hours typical for connections
Best meetup spot at CDG
Terminal 2E Hall L'Instant Boulangerie or the Air France Lounge if you have access
Airport essentials
Terminals
3
Getting around
Terminals 1, 2 and 3 connected by CDGVAL automated train, ~8 min end-to-end
Free wifi
Free wifi, sign up once per session
SIM / eSIM
Orange and SFR kiosks in T2E; Relay shops sell travel SIMs but eSIM is easier
Hub for: Air France, SkyTeam
Long layover? Do this.
RER B to Gare du Nord in 35 min, then a 10 min walk to Canal Saint-Martin for coffee
People also ask
What's the typical layover time at CDG?
90 minutes minimum for intra-EU, 2-4 hours typical for connections
Where should I meet a travel buddy at Charles de Gaulle Airport?
Terminal 2E Hall L'Instant Boulangerie or the Air France Lounge if you have access
Can I leave CDG during my layover?
RER B to Gare du Nord in 35 min, then a 10 min walk to Canal Saint-Martin for coffee
Is wifi free at CDG?
Free wifi, sign up once per session
Where can I get a SIM card at CDG?
Orange and SFR kiosks in T2E; Relay shops sell travel SIMs but eSIM is easier
How do I match with a traveler at CDG on Nomapal?
Open Nomapal in layover mode. The app surfaces travelers currently matched to Paris or passing through CDG. Swipe, match, message, meet at the meetup spot. Takes about as long as a coffee queue.
Official airport information: www.parisaeroport.fr