Where is Charles De Gaulle airport in relation to Paris?
Paris is served by two main airports: Orly (ORY) to the south of the city, and Roissy/Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to the north. Together, these airports welcome 75 million passengers annually, with flights to 500 cities in 132 countries. Most international flights arrive at Roissy/CDG, while domestic French flights mostly arrive at Orly. Both Orly and Roissy/CDG offer extensive international airport facilities — including duty-free shops, car rentals, restaurants, hotels, post offices, and ground transport into the city center. Passengers arriving on different flights at separate terminals who wish to meet each other, may avail themselves of free shuttles which make frequent runs between the various terminals. (See chart for locations and schedules.) Upon approaching the baggage claim areas in either airport, be sure to avail yourself of the free luggage carts, which are generally parked next to the baggage carrousels or conveyor belts. They will save you considerable effort in navigating
