CDG · Paris · Terminal T2
Air France Check-in at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Air France departs from Terminal T2 at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Online check-in opens 30h before departure.
Air France check-in rules at CDG
Step-by-step at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
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Check in online
Open the Air France app or website 30 hours before departure. Save the boarding pass to your phone wallet.
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Arrive at Terminal T2
Air France flights at CDG depart only from Terminal T2. Allow 120 minutes from arrival to gate.
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Drop off bags at T2 sub-hall corresponding to your destination — check screens
Bag-drop 3 hours before departure (long-haul) / 2 hours (short-haul), closes 60 minutes before departure (long-haul) / 45 minutes (short-haul). Self-service kiosks available.
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Clear security
Submit your wait time on the airport page above to help others. Standard liquids rule: 100 ml in a single transparent bag.
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Walk to gate T2E gates K, L, M (long-haul); T2F gates F (Schengen); T2G gates G (regional)
Allow 10–25 minutes from security to your gate. Boarding starts 45 minutes (long-haul) / 30 minutes (short-haul) before departure; gate closes 15 minutes before.
Boarding Air France at CDG
Terminal T2 notes
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Typical gates
Air France flights typically depart from gates T2E gates K, L, M (long-haul); T2F gates F (Schengen); T2G gates G (regional).
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Walk time
Expect 10–25 minutes from security to the furthest gate.
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Eat & shop
Extensive duty-free in T2E and T2F. Paul, Ladurée, Boulangerie Eric Kayser; Hermès, Dior, Chanel boutiques in T2E.
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Lounges
Air France Lounges (Premium Economy +), Salons La Première (First Class only), SkyPriority lounge in T2E for SkyTeam Elite Plus.
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Family / accessibility
Family fast-track at T2 security with kids under 6. Stroller drop-off at gate. Air France PMR (mobility) desk in T2E arrivals.
Known issues at CDG with Air France
T2 sub-hall confusion
Problem: Air France uses different T2 sub-halls (E, F, G) depending on destination. Going to the wrong hall costs 20+ minutes including security re-clearance.
Solution: Confirm your sub-hall on the boarding pass or in the AF app. T2E for long-haul, T2F for Schengen, T2G for regional.
US-bound APIS data needed
Problem: Flights to the United States are blocked at check-in until passport, address-on-arrival, and emergency contact are entered.
Solution: Add details in 'Manage My Booking' at least 24 hours before departure. The mobile app is fastest.
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