Is there a way to quickly transfer between terminals 2E and 2D at CDG?
I've transferred from a non-Schengen flight in terminal 2E to a Schengen flight at terminal 2D last week and was very surprised by the inefficiency of the whole process:
- First there's a security check for people who transfer to other terminals
- Then you have to take the bus to a different terminal and since 2D is just one stop behind 2E, you essentially have to drive through every stop at CDG before you can get to 2D
- At 2D there's passport control as expected, but then your only option is to exit to the public area instead of transferring to your gate
- Since you've exited to the public area there's now a second security check you have to do
Is there a faster way to do the same transfer? I will fly again on this route soon and would prefer to find a better route. 2D to 2E is only 20 minutes, while the other way around took me 1 hour, so I hope a better path exists.
Note that this isn't a duplicate of this question as in this case the transfer is the other way around.
Best Answer
I remember doing this, both ways, some time ago. Non-Schengen to Schengen is clumsy, as you need to go through everything. Passport control, customs, and security again.
The only thing you can speed up is 2E to 2D. I remember walking, and it took me 15 minutes, give or take.
On the way back, 2D to 2E was easy. Walk inside the secure area, no security check, and passport control only to exit Schengen.
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Can you walk between terminals in 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.How long does it take to go from Terminal 2E to 2F at CDG?
15 min. connection at CDG (all on one ticket, and luggage checked thru), and it took them 1 1/2 hrs. staying "airside". But yes, the airline will get them to Nice if they're on one ticket and miss the flight.Do I need to go through customs for a connecting flight at CDG?
You won't have to go through customs or immigrations (assuming you're ticketed through) and you'll be passed through as a transit passenger.How much transfer time do I need at CDG?
Minimum connecting time recommended by EASY CDG Only apply if travelling on a single ticket and any baggage checked through to your final destination. 1 hour for connections within the same terminal. 1 hour 30 minutes for connections that require travel between terminals.TRANSFER AT CHARLES DE GAULLE Airport Terminal 2E - How to do a Connection Flight at Paris Airport
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