Is a connection of 1 hour at CDG airport realistic?
This January I will have a connection on a single ticket by KLM/Air France - presumably from terminal 2D to terminal 2E, on a Schengen to International flight. Is this a realistic time or is there a large chance I won't make the connection?
Of course, I'd be glad to get a free hotel and a 600 EUR bonus for the missed connection, but it would be nice to know in advance if there's a large chance of this happening.
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Did this today, which probably means my answer is a bit skewed as it was a Sunday, so less busy than normal. From doors opening on the inbound flight in terminal 2D it took only 20 minutes to reach the M gates in terminal 2E. So I'd say the answer is yes, it's quite realistic even if your flight is half an hour late.
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Re: Is 1 hour 50 minute layover at CDG enough time? You will be ok with an hour and 50 minutes. If the airline is the same for the connection, you do not have to worry about luggage.Is 1 hour long enough for connecting flights?
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