Charles de Gaulle International Airport

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, commonly known as Roissy, is the largest international airport in France and one of the busiest in Europe. Located 23 kilometers northeast of Paris in Roissy-en-France, CDG opened in 1974 and was named after the former President of France. The airport handles approximately 69 million passengers annually across three terminals. Terminal 1, the original circular structure, serves international airlines. Terminal 2, the largest complex, is divided into seven sub-terminals and is primarily used by Air France, SkyTeam alliance partners, and other international carriers. Terminal 3 handles charter and low-cost operations. CDG is the primary hub for Air France-KLM and serves as a major connecting point for long-haul traffic between Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The airport is connected to Paris by the RER B suburban train, which reaches Gare du Nord in approximately 35 minutes, as well as by multiple bus services including the Roissybus. A TGV high-speed rail station within Terminal 2 links the airport directly to cities across France and neighboring countries. CDG features four runways operating in two independent pairs, enabling high-capacity simultaneous operations. The airport is a significant cargo hub and ranks among the busiest in Europe for freight tonnage.