How is the passport control situation in Paris CDG Airport?
After the Paris Attacks on November 13, France's President declared a state of emergency lasting three months. I guess this implies exhaustive security measures in this airport.
If you have just happened to travel through Paris CDG after November 13, did it take long to pass through the security controls and/or passport migration controls?
I am asking this, since I will fly to Scandinavia and I will make my plane change at Paris CDG. I will have one hour. Last time (months ago) it was quick and fine. I would like to know how the situation there is now. I am non EU citizen.
Are police passport controls making you spend more time answering questions?
As far as I have experienced, they usually ask you what you will do, who you will be staying with, to show them your round trip ticket, to show your bank account saldo or money… If someone also knows if they are asking for something else.
I just want to get everything necessary with me so I can make it to the next flight without any delay (I have to move from Terminal 2E Porte L to Terminal 2D).
Best Answer
Last time I went through was before Nov 13 but it still took significantly longer than an hour. CDG waiting times depend heavily on traffic, time of day and attitude of the staff.
The only saving grace is that it's a busy airport with lots of European flights so if you miss your connection, there is a good chance that there is another flight soon after.
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How long does passport control take CDG?
For a rough average, it takes us between 45 mins, and 90, and so much can depend on the other flights arriving at that time. Good luck, and if booking any other transportation, land, or air, I would go with 90 min min, between arrival, and departure.How long does passport control take in Paris?
As mentioned, passport control (ot customs) can be a 20 minute trip or a 90 minute ordeal.Do you need a Covid test to enter Charles de Gaulle airport?
Paris A\xe9roport are open and welcome connecting passengers between flights. You must get tested before traveling as they will not be able to get tested during their transfer if a RT-PCR test or antigenic is required by your final destination.How long does it take to get through security at Charles de Gaulle airport?
Security could be 15 minutes or more than an hour - Immigration/Passport Control is before Security, and could take less or more than an hour. You could easily need 3 hours before departure to navigate -after- the train ride, or you might be at your gate within 30 minutes.Paris CDG Immigration
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