Is it possible to enter the shopping area at terminal 2E at Charles de Gaulle, if I land at terminal 1, upon arrival?
I am traveling to Paris from Norway, landing at terminal 1 at Charles des Gaulle airport. I want to purchase a chanelbag during my trip, and there is a chanel boutique at terminal 2E, hall K. My question is if it is possible to enter terminal 2E, after I have landed at terminal 1. Will I be able to go through security to enter terminal 2E, considering my final destination is Paris, and I dont have any connecting flights? I would like to purchase the bag upon arrival because then I may have a chance of finding the bag I'm looking after in the Paris boutiques, if I dont find it at Charles de Gaulle.
Best Answer
The area you describe is used for flights to non-Schengen countries, and you must exit French passport control to go there, so I do not believe you'll be allowed to go there unless you have a flight departing from that terminal.
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Can you walk between terminals at CDG?
You can easily move around by following the appropriate signage. Terminals 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F + stations for TGV-RER trains & CDGVAL are connected via walkways (see images below). Terminal 2G can be reached via terminal 2f by using the N2 shuttle bus route.Can I enter Paris during layover?
See the answer above. Can I leave Charles de Gaulle Airport during a layover in Paris? YES, except if you are a national of a non-Schengen country and only have an airport transit visa. An airport transit visa allows you to travel through an airport's international zone without entering the country's territory.Can you walk from 2F to 2E in CDG?
It's not possible to walk, as only airline personnel are allowed on the grounds of the airport in the terminal areas.How long does it take to get from CDG Terminal 2F to 2E?
Taking the shuttle buses can reduce the time between the most distant terminals. As a guide, transferring from 2E or 2F to 2G will take between 30 and 40 minutes, including passing through customs and security and taking the shuttle service.A Walk Though Terminal 2E Arrivals, Charles de Gaulle, Paris
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