Tight international transfer at CDG from 2E to 2D, what is the best option?
I am going to have a tight connection (65 min) at Paris-CDG, arriving from the US on AF at terminal 2E, and connecting to UIA departing terminal 2D (non-Schengen).
I have read many posts about the best transfer option, but all of them are talking about transferring from non-Schengen to Schengen flights, which is not my case.
The most popular suggestion (both on this site and other travel forums) seems to be to exit through immigration to the public area in 2E, and use the walkway via the TVG station, then re-enter 2D via immigration again, but as both my flights are international, that sounds odd.
Others do suggest the inter-terminal shuttle bus, but it is being generally described as incredibly slow and inefficient, especially given the short connection time.
Does anyone here have reliable information about the best connection option? (for completion: I'll be traveling in the first week of Sept., arriving CDG around mid-day)
Many thanks in advance!
p.s. the connection is a valid one-itinerary bought on Delta, luggage will be checked through to de final destination
Best Answer
I have just returned from that trip, and i would like to share my actual experience here, for the benefit of future readers.
Our flight from the US arrived on time - (we landed 20 min. before schedule actually, but it took us about that amount of time to taxi to the gate...)
It took me 15 min. from the gate to the bus & 23 min. the entire bus ride from 2E - L gates to 2D. (the bus was waiting at the pickup stop as i arrived there, so i cannot say about waiting time for the bus). and i made the connection alright - arrived at the gate about 10 min. before boarding started
unfortunately, as jcaron warned in his comment, my luggage didn't make it. it was delivered to my final destination 3 days after my arrival, urgh...
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