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| Domestic flights | ~120 min before departure |
| International flights | ~180 min before departure |
Terminal 2's security checkpoints and occasional bus transfers to satellite gates eat into your buffer — don't cut it close.
Arrive at least 120 minutes before departure for a domestic flight at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).
Arrive at least 180 minutes before departure for an international flight at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).
Security and check-in congestion here is high — this airport is known for slower lines, so err toward the longer end or add extra buffer Terminal 2's security checkpoints and occasional bus transfers to satellite gates eat into your buffer — don't cut it close.
Yes — bag-drop lines can add 15-30 minutes at busy airports, so lean toward the longer end of the recommended range if you're not carry-on only.