laurieb Posted December 19, 2019 #1 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Looking at flights to VCE in early October with return BCN in early November; what would you consider a comfortable layover between flights at CDG? Airline I’m looking at is Air France. Other option on return is BA through LHR. Thoughts on comfortable layover through ORD? Hoping to fly from and to Tucson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the mice Posted December 19, 2019 #2 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Maybe this can help you (I didn't read any of it): https://www.airfrance.us/US/en/common/guidevoyageur/aeroport/preparer-correspondance-paris.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterbug123 Posted December 19, 2019 #3 Share Posted December 19, 2019 10 hours ago, laurieb said: Looking at flights to VCE in early October with return BCN in early November; what would you consider a comfortable layover between flights at CDG? Airline I’m looking at is Air France. Other option on return is BA through LHR. Thoughts on comfortable layover through ORD? Hoping to fly from and to Tucson Comfortable at CDG? 2-3 hours. I've connected there in both directions with 60-75 min and while I made it, I barely had time to spare, and made it largely due to having been through before (so reasonably familiar with the airport) and having access to priority lanes for immigration/security. Oh, and I was seated in premium economy so rather close to the boarding door of the plane, meaning I was able to deplane quickly. Even with those advantages, I'd prefer minimum 2 hours for myself, but would generally recommend 3 hours for someone else. You will likely arrive and depart from terminal 2 in both directions, but T2 at CDG is spread out over multiple buildings. You may have to walk quite a distance, or take a bus/tram, depending on which concourse you need to get to. I've flown in and out of ORD but havene't connected there or cleared immigration /customs there so hesitate to offer specific advice, but minimum 2 hours upon arrival in the US is generally recommended. You will clear immigration and customs, then security there upon your return to the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurieb Posted December 20, 2019 Author #4 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Thanks Waterbug 123 I don't really like less than 2 hours anywhere in Europe; I've heard lots of negatives regarding CDG and appreciate your input 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancal Posted December 21, 2019 #5 Share Posted December 21, 2019 It really depends on your arriving and departing terminal. We have been through LHR in under an hour. Another time it was three hours because of security issue. We walked much furher at CDG but on balance it was faster than taking a bus (if required) between LHR terminals. We have done an hour in Frankfurt, Munich, and Gatwick with no issues whatsoever. The other consideration is a late arrival for a connection. Typically, if we are connecting for a transatlantic flight, our first flight is quiet early in the AM (6:30 in Venice for Lufthansa to Frankfurt) so there is less chance of late flight than if the plane had been operating all day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancer Bob Posted December 29, 2019 #6 Share Posted December 29, 2019 Just did a connection at CDG. Astonishingly fast due to no lineup at passport control, less than 30 minutes even from the back of the airplane. But there have been times close to 2 hours. My last connection in ORD, horrendous line in Customs, even with my NEXUS card it was an hour (terminal change). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All That Jazz Posted December 30, 2019 #7 Share Posted December 30, 2019 There will anecdotal reports of breezing through CDG and anecdotal reports of slogging through CDG and barely making (or missing) the connecting flight. We have experienced both cases. Personally, I wouldn't book less than a two hour connection, even if a shorter time is "legal." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slidergirl Posted December 30, 2019 #8 Share Posted December 30, 2019 (edited) I do not mind transiting through CDG. That said, I always do a 2.5 hour or longer connection time at any airport where I'm making an international connection. At CDG, if I manage to get through everything fast, there's always an AF lounge to spend some time in, or a Paul stand to grab a last-minute cheese-and-butter baguette, pick up some macarons or other goodies at the food areas in Duty Free... I think all my flights CDG-USA on both AF and DL have left from pier M in T2E. There is a wonderful AF lounge there!!! Edited December 30, 2019 by slidergirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurieb Posted December 31, 2019 Author #9 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Thank you everyone for your replies. None of the flights I had been looking at had more than 2 hours max layover, so decided to go TUSDFWMADVCE; one more flight, but the times are actually very good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishgal432 Posted September 26, 2020 #10 Share Posted September 26, 2020 On 12/19/2019 at 8:06 AM, waterbug123 said: Comfortable at CDG? 2-3 hours. I've connected there in both directions with 60-75 min and while I made it, I barely had time to spare, and made it largely due to having been through before (so reasonably familiar with the airport) and having access to priority lanes for immigration/security. Oh, and I was seated in premium economy so rather close to the boarding door of the plane, meaning I was able to deplane quickly. Even with those advantages, I'd prefer minimum 2 hours for myself, but would generally recommend 3 hours for someone else. You will likely arrive and depart from terminal 2 in both directions, but T2 at CDG is spread out over multiple buildings. You may have to walk quite a distance, or take a bus/tram, depending on which concourse you need to get to. I've flown in and out of ORD but havene't connected there or cleared immigration /customs there so hesitate to offer specific advice, but minimum 2 hours upon arrival in the US is generally recommended. You will clear immigration and customs, then security there upon your return to the US. So is there a priority lane for Delta One/business class tickets through immigration? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted September 27, 2020 #11 Share Posted September 27, 2020 On 9/26/2020 at 9:17 AM, irishgal432 said: So is there a priority lane for Delta One/business class tickets through immigration? Immigration has no priority with the airlines. That is an airline benefit they are operating. That I have ever seen. I've always just directed to the regular lines, nobody cares what class of flight you just got off of. Only benefit you can be first in the increasing lines since your let off first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FlyerTalker Posted September 28, 2020 #12 Share Posted September 28, 2020 6 hours ago, Budget Queen said: Immigration has no priority with the airlines. That is an airline benefit they are operating. That I have ever seen. I've always just directed to the regular lines, nobody cares what class of flight you just got off of. Only benefit you can be first in the increasing lines since your let off first. Disagree. Depends on the airport and airlines. There are "Express Path" immigration procedures for business/first passengers in Sydney, "Fast Track" at Heathrow and similar schemes at a number of other airports. At CDG, you would look for the "Acces No 1" signs -- sometimes you need a special No 1 card from your carrier, sometimes your boarding pass will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted September 28, 2020 #13 Share Posted September 28, 2020 13 minutes ago, FlyerTalker said: Disagree. Depends on the airport and airlines. There are "Express Path" immigration procedures for business/first passengers in Sydney, "Fast Track" at Heathrow and similar schemes at a number of other airports. At CDG, you would look for the "Acces No 1" signs -- sometimes you need a special No 1 card from your carrier, sometimes your boarding pass will do. I apologize, I have never been directed to any special lines, I'm always in the regular lines. I also may have restrictions in place due to my ticketing anyway. I last flew into CDG 1.5 years ago, So not real recent information anyway. I've flown into/out of international airports multiple time the past year, Auckland, Sydney, 3 one way trips, Fco 4 times, BCN 4 times, EZE, Scl Sorry, I'm clueless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterbug123 Posted September 28, 2020 #14 Share Posted September 28, 2020 On 9/26/2020 at 9:17 AM, irishgal432 said: So is there a priority lane for Delta One/business class tickets through immigration? I don't recall if I had access to a priority line due to flying in a premium cabin, or if it was due to Sky Miles status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiidan Posted September 30, 2020 #15 Share Posted September 30, 2020 On 9/27/2020 at 6:50 PM, FlyerTalker said: Disagree. Depends on the airport and airlines. There are "Express Path" immigration procedures for business/first passengers in Sydney, "Fast Track" at Heathrow and similar schemes at a number of other airports. At CDG, you would look for the "Acces No 1" signs -- sometimes you need a special No 1 card from your carrier, sometimes your boarding pass will do. I agree....there are special access for Business passengers both international and domestic.... been through then 6 times last year.... Delta and Air France and the Airfrance exec lounge is great for food and drink any time.. UAL has them too You are given a card to show... and while there is one line there is really a side line to the left, ( as I remember) where you are sent it you have the card that comes in at the head or the other line My 8am flight to LAX took 25 min from taxi to gate...... Business however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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