New European Entry/Exit System (EES) - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Jan 8, 2026 · In Paris at CDG airport, they have had the machines in place for months, but have yet to use them. But I understand that we are still in the roll-out / optional portion of the EES and it only …
Honors for CDG and Recognition - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Mar 24, 2026 · Paris just received a major recognition in air travel. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) has been named Best Airport in Europe for 2026 at the Skytrax World Airport Awards, one of …
From CDG: taxi or Uber? - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Nov 23, 2024 · As seasoned Paris travelers have mentioned above, taking a taxi from CDG into town is way less hassle than trying to connect with an Uber. 1) the taxi is a fixed rate. You know you will pay …
Help with train from CDG to Tours - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Feb 11, 2026 · We will arrive at CDG from IAD at 11:15am via Air France. We will start our vacation in the Loire Valley that same day (staying in Amboise). I plan to take a train to Tours (probably Saint …
How much time to get to TGV after arriving at CDG?
Oct 15, 2023 · The Berlin/CDG flight we were scheduled on in the spring was seriously late half the time. Armed with that data I was able to get Delta to switch me to a longer connection in Amsterdam on …
Navigating CDG to customs - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Jun 5, 2024 · Upon arrival at CDG follow the signs for arrivals, exit, or baggage claim if applicable (ignore signage for transfers). This will automatically take you to passport control. After passport …
How early to arrive at CDG airport? - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Jan 27, 2025 · My wife and I are flying from CDG Paris back to the USA on a Saturday in late March. Our delta flight departs at 10:30am, and we plan on checking luggage. How early should we arrive at …
CDG short transfer between 2E and 2F - Rick Steves
Sep 2, 2023 · Bonjour! We are traveling Minneapolis CDG Florence next week booked with Delta with a 1 hr 45 minute layover time. What is the quickest way to get from 2E to 2F and is it doable in 1 hour …
Average time to clear customs at cdg - Rick Steves
Jun 3, 2023 · We will be arriving at CDG terminal 2 on a Saturday morning late August with the hope of catching the TGV 2.5 hours later. I realize there a lot of variables but just wondering if anyone can …
Transfer through Amsterdam or Paris (CDG) - Rick Steves
Feb 28, 2024 · Paris has some advantages when it comes to the train back-up plan. Basel is 7 1/2 hours from, and some of the itineraries are through Paris. Paris is 3 hours to Basel from Gare de Lyon on a …