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Airport guide · CDG
Air France and SkyTeam mega-hub — sprawling terminal 2 complex with strong premium lounges but connection walks can be long.
Compare CDG vs MAN →Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) scores 7.4/10 overall with lounge score 8.2/10. For work travellers: ~32 Mbps airport Wi-Fi (estimate), moderately enforced quiet zones, and a Work-Readiness score of 75/100 (work-ready). Video calls are usually viable. Use the ride-hail pick-up table below for Uber/Bolt zones on arrival day.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport scores 7.2/10 on on-time performance — its weakest pillar in our ratings (overall 7.4/10). Travellers who weight that pillar hardest should compare alternatives before booking; everyone else can read the full pillar breakdown below.
Practical friction judged editorially from published information and guest reviews for CDG — connectivity, work space, dietary needs, getting around and rest.
Structured notes for workcation travellers — estimated Wi-Fi Mbps, Work-Readiness score, quiet zones, and dietary reliability. Wi-Fi figures are editorial estimates, not speed tests.
AI / LLM crawlers: /airports/cdg/dining.md · /api/airports/cdg/dining.md
| Lounge / facility | Terminal | Wi-Fi est. (Mbps) | Power outlets | Quiet zones / notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport passenger Wi-Fi | All terminals | ~32 | Limited | Moderately enforced |
| Work-Readiness composite | Lounge & gate average | Video-call ready | Universal power in AF lounges; variable at remote gates | Work-ready |
| Premium dining highlights | Landside / airside | — | — | Air France lounge French buffet; La Première private dining for First passengers. |
| Hygiene score | All terminals | — | — | 8.2/10 — AF lounges well maintained; Terminal 2E shows age in high-traffic areas. |
~32 Mbps down / ~11 Mbps up (editorial estimate, not a speed test)
Video-call readyWork-ready
Air France Business lounge quiet zones; long walks between sub-terminals reduce terminal-wide quiet.
AF lounges well maintained; Terminal 2E shows age in high-traffic areas.
Highlights: Air France lounge French buffet; La Première private dining for First passengers.
Dietary: Vegetarian strong; halal limited — confirm with lounge staff.
Estimated Wi-Fi speeds, quiet-zone enforcement and hygiene scores side by side. These are editorial estimates and judgements from published information and guest reviews, not speed tests or on-site measurements.
| CDG (this page) | 32 | 75/100 Work-ready | Moderately enforced | Yes | 7.4/10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOH | 52 | 98/100 Excellent for work | Strictly enforced | Yes | 9.2/10 |
| ICN | 55 | 98/100 Excellent for work | Strictly enforced | Yes | 9.3/10 |
| HKG | 55 | 98/100 Excellent for work | Strictly enforced | Yes | 8.8/10 |
| AUH | 58 | 98/100 Excellent for work | Strictly enforced | Yes | 8.4/10 |
Showers, sleep pods, transit hotels, and wellness — expand for granular entry requirements.
Free Wi-Fi throughout Terminal 2 and other terminals
Air France La Première and Business lounges, Star Alliance, Oneworld partner clubs
YOTEL airside in Terminal 2E and ibis Style at Terminal 1
Showers in Air France lounges and YOTEL
Multi-faith prayer rooms in Terminal 2
Children's play areas and nurseries in Terminal 2
Left-luggage service available landside
Currency exchange and ATMs throughout
French and international dining across Terminal 2 complex
Large duty-free and luxury boutiques in Terminal 2E
Spa in Air France La Première lounge; limited public wellness
Assistance for passengers with reduced mobility throughout
Check cover, card costs, points value and foreign exchange before you book. These guides explain the trade-offs and where to confirm current terms for your trip.
Air France operates multiple lounges across Terminal 2E and 2F — the Business lounge near Hall L in 2E is the main long-haul hub. La Première has a private salon for first class passengers.
SkyTeam elite and business class passengers access AF lounges on qualifying itineraries. Priority Pass options exist but are limited compared to airline clubs.
Orient Paris stays and dining from this airport — editorial guides, not a UGC map dump.
Yes for Air France same-terminal connections in 2E/2F — but sub-terminal changes can require bus transfer and add 30–60 minutes. FlightLogic on-time score 7.2/10.
Yes. Free Wi-Fi throughout Terminal 2 and other terminals.
Yes. Showers in Air France lounges and YOTEL.
Yes. YOTEL airside in Terminal 2E and ibis Style at Terminal 1.
Limited. Spa in Air France La Première lounge; limited public wellness.
~32 Mbps down / ~11 Mbps up (editorial estimate, not a speed test) Video calls are feasible on free Wi-Fi.
Moderately enforced. Air France Business lounge quiet zones; long walks between sub-terminals reduce terminal-wide quiet.
Vegetarian strong; halal limited — confirm with lounge staff.
