The RER B train from CDG to central Paris (Châtelet-Les Halles) takes approximately 35–40 minutes and costs around €14. Trains run every 10–15 minutes from Terminals 1, 2, and 3.
Things to do at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
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At the airport
Things to do in Charles de Gaulle Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport features a genuinely impressive airside art program — the Espace Musées in Terminal 2E displays rotating exhibitions from the Louvre and Musée d'Orsay, offering museum-quality French art without leaving the terminal. Paul bakery is a reliable stop for a French pastry and espresso. The RER B train connects the airport to central Paris (Châtelet-Les Halles or St Michel-Notre Dame) in about 35–40 minutes.
Insider intel
Top Tips for Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Allow at least 8 hours between flights if heading into Paris — the round trip takes 80+ minutes minimum, and queues at CDG passport control can be significant.
- The Espace Musées in Terminal 2E Gate K is free with a boarding pass — one of the best airside art programs in the world.
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Browse lounges at CDG
Discover Sanctifly partner lounges at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Book access with your points.Purchase a Sanctifly membership via our website or app.
Unlock airport-specific digital content and reserve VIP lounges using the points included with your plan.
Select the tier that fits your travel habits; higher tiers include more points.
When you book a lounge, you'll receive a unique access code in the app and by email—show this at the lounge to gain access.
You can buy extra points at any time, and rates improve with higher-tier plans.
Membership unlocks airport-specific digital content and the ability to book VIP lounges using points.
Each tier
Liftoff ($25/year)
Explorer ($97/year)
Jetsetter ($220/year)
Trailblazer ($399/year)
provides a different annual points allowance (except Liftoff, which doesn't include points) that refreshes when your subscription renews. You can use your points to reserve lounge access and purchase additional points through the app if you need more.
Higher tiers not only come with more points but also reduce the per-point price when buying extra.
Points are the currency you use in the Liftoff app to book VIP lounge visits. Most plans — Liftoff, Explorer, Jetsetter and Trailblazer — include a points allowance that is deposited into your account whenever your subscription renews. Liftoff does not include points. You spend points to reserve lounges and you can top up your balance at any time through the app. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.
Additional points can be purchased directly in the Sanctifly app from your mobile. All plans allow you to buy more points whenever you need them, and the per-point price decreases on higher-tier plans. Purchased points are added to your account immediately and are non-refundable. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.