CDG · Paris · Terminal T2
British Airways Check-in at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
British Airways departs from Terminal T2 at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Online check-in opens 24h before departure.
British Airways check-in rules at CDG
Step-by-step at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
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Check in online
Open the British Airways app or website 24 hours before departure. Save the boarding pass to your phone wallet.
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Arrive at Terminal T2
British Airways flights at CDG depart only from Terminal T2. Allow 120 minutes from arrival to gate.
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Drop off bags at T2A/T2D main hall
Bag-drop 2 hours before departure, closes 45 minutes before departure. 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 T2A or T2D
Allow 5–15 minutes from security to your gate. Boarding starts 30 minutes before departure; gate closes 20 minutes before.
Boarding British Airways at CDG
Terminal T2 notes
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Typical gates
British Airways flights typically depart from gates T2A or T2D.
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Walk time
Expect 5–15 minutes from security to the furthest gate.
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Eat & shop
T2 has Paul, Ladurée, Boulangerie Eric Kayser. Strong duty-free and shopping.
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Lounges
Sky Lounge (paid + OneWorld Sapphire). No dedicated BA lounge at CDG.
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Family / accessibility
Family priority lane. Stroller drop at gate. BA offers special meals for children if pre-ordered.
Known issues at CDG with British Airways
UK passport control on arrival (post-Brexit)
Problem: EU passport holders need full passport control on UK arrival.
Solution: Allow 60+ min for passport at LHR. Use UK e-Gates if eligible.
T2A vs T2D confusion
Problem: BA at CDG uses both T2A and T2D depending on flight number — can be 15-min walk between them.
Solution: Verify sub-hall on boarding pass before going to airport.
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