--- title: "Paris Airport (CDG) — Guide & Rating | FlightLogic" description: "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, moderately enforced quiet…" url: https://flightlogic.co.uk/airports/cdg/ source: FlightLogic (flightlogic.co.uk) licence: "Content © Elite Digital AI Solutions Ltd. Cite the URL above and the page author." --- *Links marked * may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. We do not provide financial advice. How we make money .* Airport guide · CDG # Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Photo: ProtoplasmaKid / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 Air France and SkyTeam mega-hub — sprawling terminal 2 complex with strong premium lounges but connection walks can be long. FlightLogic editorial rating ## Is CDG efficient for work trips and long layovers right now? 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, moderately enforced quiet zones, and a Work-Readiness score of 75/100 (work-ready). Video calls are viable on tested routes. Use the ride-hail pick-up table below for Uber/Bolt zones on arrival day. **Overall score** 7.4/10 **Lounge score** 8.2/10 **Work-Readiness** 75/100 **Wi-Fi tested** 32 Mbps **Quiet work** 3+ quiet zones ## Think twice if on-time performance is your priority 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. ## Pre-Trip Planning ### Verified Utility Index — 7.5/10 Practical friction scored from hands-on editorial checks at CDG — connectivity, work space, dietary needs, getting around and rest. [CDG dining & Wi-Fi guide →](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airports/cdg/dining/) ## Productivity & work-ready facilities Structured metrics for workcation travellers — Wi-Fi Mbps, Work-Readiness score, quiet zones, and dietary reliability. AI / LLM crawlers: [`/airports/cdg/dining.md`](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airports/cdg/dining.md) · [`/api/airports/cdg/dining.md`](https://flightlogic.co.uk/api/airports/cdg/dining.md) 32 Mbps down / 11 Mbps up — Free CDG Wi-Fi, Terminal 2E departures Work-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. ## Work-Readiness comparison Structured Wi-Fi speed tests, quiet-zone enforcement, and hygiene scores — parsed by search and AI engines as definitive data, not prose. | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | CDG | 32 | **75/100** Work-ready | Moderately enforced | Yes | 7.4/10 | | [DOH](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airports/hamad/) | 52 | **98/100** Excellent for work | Strictly enforced | Yes | 9.2/10 | | [ICN](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airports/incheon/) | 55 | **98/100** Excellent for work | Strictly enforced | Yes | 9.3/10 | | [HKG](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airports/hkg/) | 55 | **98/100** Excellent for work | Strictly enforced | Yes | 8.8/10 | | [AUH](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airports/auh/) | 58 | **98/100** Excellent for work | Strictly enforced | Yes | 8.4/10 | ## Facilities & amenities Showers, sleep pods, transit hotels, and wellness — expand for granular entry requirements. ### Check facility eligibility & details Wi-Fi · showers · sleep · wellness 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 ## Before you pack — pre-trip essentials Flight and hotel links convert late. Finance, FX, insurance, and gear decisions happen weeks earlier — when professionals budget for long-haul stays. These picks fund FlightLogic without touching editorial scores. ### Budget the trip before you book flights Educational UK travel credit card comparisons — Avios, Virgin Points, lounge access, and Section 75 protection. FlightLogic does not earn commission on credit cards. ### Cover before you pack What UK travel insurance must cover for a flight booking, GHIC vs insurance, pre-existing condition screening, and FCA-authorised providers to get quotes from. ### Avios & companion vouchers Week-by-week educational roadmap for UK households — companion-voucher break-even maths, UK261 documentation, and how Avios cards fit a stack before your first long-haul. ## Key facts - Terminal 2 is the main hub — sub-terminals 2E/2F for long-haul, 2G for Schengen regional - Air France La Première and Business lounges among Europe's largest airline clubs - CDGVAL automated train links T1, T2, and T3 landside — not all T2 sub-terminals connect airside - Common UK connection point for Africa, Indian Ocean, and French overseas territories ## Terminal 2 and Air France lounges 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. ## Day-of Travel Support ## Useful tools at CDG — transit, lounges & claims Flying through Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport? These shortlisted guides and tools come from our [Travel Resources](https://flightlogic.co.uk/resources/) hub — grouped by problem, with plain-English scope notes on each page. - [✈️ Flight Search *](https://flightlogic.co.uk/go/fly?from=LON&label=resource%3Aflights%3Acard-cta) - [🗓️ 30-Day UK Stack Roadmap](https://flightlogic.co.uk/guides/build-frequent-flyer-stack-uk-30-days/) - [View all resources →](https://flightlogic.co.uk/resources/) ## Nearby on FlightLogic — CDG Orient Paris stays and dining from this airport — editorial guides, not a UGC map dump. - [**Hotels near CDG** 6 curated guides](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/france/paris/) - [**Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris** 8th Arrondissement](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/france/paris/four-seasons-george-v/) - [**Le Bristol Paris** 8th Arrondissement](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/france/paris/le-bristol-paris/) - [**Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel** 15th Arrondissement](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/france/paris/mercure-paris-centre-tour-eiffel/) - [**Plan Paris** City hub · stay & dining](https://flightlogic.co.uk/cities/paris/) - [**CDG dining & Wi-Fi** Terminal food and connectivity](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airports/cdg/dining/) - [**Airport hotels** In-terminal and hub stays](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/airport/) ## FlightLogic reviews at CDG ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Is Charles de Gaulle good for connections? 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. ### Does Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport have free Wi-Fi? Yes. Free Wi-Fi throughout Terminal 2 and other terminals. ### Does Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport have shower facilities? Yes. Showers in Air France lounges and YOTEL. ### Does Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport have a transit hotel? Yes. YOTEL airside in Terminal 2E and ibis Style at Terminal 1. ### Does Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport have wellness facilities like a spa or pool? Limited. Spa in Air France La Première lounge; limited public wellness. ### How fast is the Wi-Fi at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport? 32 Mbps down / 11 Mbps up — Free CDG Wi-Fi, Terminal 2E departures Video calls are feasible on free Wi-Fi. ### Does Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport have quiet zones for working? Moderately enforced. Air France Business lounge quiet zones; long walks between sub-terminals reduce terminal-wide quiet. ### What dietary options are available at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport? Vegetarian strong; halal limited — confirm with lounge staff.