Your ultimate guide to Paris airports
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Major airports in Paris
Discover Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is the main airport in France, connecting the country to the rest of the globe. It ensures a pleasant and easy travel experience for all visitors.
Airport Code (IATA):
(CDG)
Location:
Paris
Address:
95700 Roissy-en-France
Terminals:
3
Airlines:
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeroméxico, Air Algerie, Air Arabia, Air Austral, airBaltic, Air Cairo, Air Calin, Air Canada, Air Caraibes Atlantique, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Corsica, Air Europa Lineas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Montegnegro, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Sénégal, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Transat, Ajet, Alaska Airlines Inc, Alba Star, Alpavia, Amelia, American Airlines, ANA, Arkia Israeli, Asiana Airlines, ASL Airlines France SA, Atlantic Airways Faroe Islands, Aurigny Guernsey's Airline, Austrian Airlines, Avianca, Azal Azerbaijan, Azul, Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, Madagascar Airlines, MEA Middle East Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cabo Verde Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Chalair Aviation, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Corsair, Croatia, CSA Czech Airlines, Cyprus Airways, Delta Airlines, Eastern Airways (UK) Ltd, easyJet, Egypt Air, El Al Israel Airlines, Emirates, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Airways, Finnair, Fly Egypt, Fly One Airlines, Flyone, Flyone Armenia, Flyplay, Freebird Airlines, Freebird Airlines Europe, French Blue, Garuda Indonesia Airways, Georgian Airways, Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, Gulf Air, Gullivair Ltd, Hainan Airlines, Hisky Europe SRL, Iberia, Icelandair, Iran Air, ITA Airways, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways (India), Jet2.com, JetBlue, Kenya Airways, KLM, KM Malta Airlines, Korean Airlines, Kuwait Airways, La Compagnie, LATAM, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Luxair, Nasjet, Neos, Nesma Airlines, Nile Air, Norse Atlantic Airways, Norwegian, Norwegian Air International, Nouvelair, Oman Air, Pegasus, Privilege Style S.A., Pullmantur Air, Qantas, Qatar Airways, RJ_Royal Jordanian, Royal Air Maroc, Rwandair, SATA Intl, Saudia, Scandinavian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Sky Express, Smart Wings, Srilankan, Sunexpress, Swiss International, T'Way Air, TAP Portugal, Tarom, Tassili Airlines, Thai Airways, Titan Airways, Trade Air D.O.O., Transavia, Transavia Holland, TUI Fly, Tunis Air, Turkish Airlines, Twin Jet, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Vistara, Volare Airlines, Volotea, Vueling, West Jet, Wizz Air Hungary Ltd, Wizz Air, Xiamen Airlines
Annual Passenger Traffic:
67,400,000
Brief History:
The busiest airport in France celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024. In the year 2000, it became the first European airport with four runways.
Discover Paris Orly Airport
The famous Paris Orly Airport connects France with the world, while providing modern and efficient services to all visitors.
Airport Code (IATA):
(ORY)
Location:
Paris
Address:
94390 Orly
Terminals:
4
Airlines:
Aeroméxico, Air Algerie, Air Calin, Air Caraibes Atlantique, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Corsica, Air Europa Lineas, Air France, Ajet, Alpavia, Amelia, American Airlines, Atlantic Airways Faroe Islands, Avianca, Azul, Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, Madagascar Airlines, British Airways, Chalair Aviation, China Eastern Airlines, Corsair, Croatia Airlines, Delta Airlines, easyJet, Georgian Airways, Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, Gulf Air, Gullivair Ltd, Hainan Airlines, Hisky Europe SRL, Iberia, Icelandair, Iran Air, ITA Airways, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways (India), Jet2.com, JetBlue, Kenya Airways, KLM, KM Malta Airlines, Korean Airlines, Kuwait Airways, La Compagnie, LATAM, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Luxair, Nasjet, Neos, Nesma Airlines, Nile Air, Norse Atlantic Airways, Norwegian, Norwegian Air International, Nouvelair, Oman Air, Pegasus, Privilege Style S.A., Pullmantur Air, Qantas, Qatar Airways, RJ_Royal Jordanian, Royal Air, SATA Intl, T'Way Air, TAP Portugal, Titan Airways, Transavia, Transavia Holland, TUI Fly, Tunis Air, Twin Jet, Volotea, Vueling, Wizz Air
Annual Passenger Traffic:
32,300,000
Brief History:
Paris Orly Airport was opened in February 1961 by French president Charles de Gaulle. Its opening was so significant that the entire urban network of southern Paris is designed around the airport.
Discover Beauvais–Tillé Airport
Beauvais–Tillé Airport is a smaller international airport with everything you might need for a basic trip. It's focused on budget carriers and low-cost travelling.
Airport Code (IATA):
(BVA)
Location:
Paris
Address:
60000 Beauvais, Tillé
Terminals:
2
Airlines:
easyJet, Hisky, Ryanair Group, SkyUp, Wizz Air, Dan Air
Annual Passenger Traffic:
5,600,000
Brief History:
Beauvais–Tillé Airport has existed since the 1920s, but it became commercial after World War II. The arrival of Ryanair in 1997 significantly increased its popularity and passenger traffic.
Flights to and from Paris
The most popular cities reachable from Paris include New York City, London, Barcelona, Nice and Algiers. The city’s airports are served by many major airlines, such as Air France, American Airlines, British Airways and Qatar Airways.
Getting to and from the Airport
Paris CDG can be reached by RER B train, while Paris Orly is connected to the city with the Line 14 metro. RoissyBus can also take you directly to Paris-Opéra in an hour. There are also car rental offices at each terminal of Paris CDG and Paris Orly. You can choose between Avis, Enterprise, Hertz and other companies. If you’d prefer to drive, you can pre-book a parking spot.
Beauvais–Tillé Airport can be reached by shuttle bus or by regional express train from the Gare du Nord station. You can rent a car from Avis-Budget, Europcar, Hertz-Thrifty or SIXT, as well as book a parking spot. The prices start at €25 a day.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
Yes
Prayer room
Yes
Baby feeding facilities
Yes
Paris Orly Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
Yes
Prayer room
Yes
Baby feeding facilities
Yes
Beauvais–Tillé Airport facilities and services
Lounges
No
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
No
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
No
Prayer room
No
Baby feeding facilities
Yes
Paris airports currency exchange
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