CDG terminals: where to meet your driver
CDG terminals are numerous and spread out, and they change their names on 16 March 2027. Here, terminal by terminal, is where your chauffeur waits for you, where the VTC pick-up zones and taxis are, and how to get from one terminal to another.
At Charles de Gaulle, your private chauffeur waits for you in the hall, at the “Arrivals” exit of your terminal, with a sign bearing your name. VTC pick-up zones and taxi ranks are published terminal by terminal. On 16 March 2027, the terminals take the numbers 1 to 7, but the meeting points do not move.
How many terminals does Charles de Gaulle Airport have?
Until 15 March 2027, Roissy-Charles de Gaulle has three terminals, one of which is divided into seven halls: Terminal 1, Terminal 2, from 2A to 2G, and Terminal 3. Terminal 1 is a circular, seven-level building connected to five satellites; arrivals are on level 5 and departures on level 3. Terminal 2 is organised around the Aéroport CDG 2 TGV station: between 2A and 2D, you can walk from one hall to the next in the public area, while 2G, which is more isolated, is reached by shuttle from 2F. Finally, Terminal 3 consists of two separate buildings: the Departures hall and the Arrivals hall.
Above all, remember the exact name of your arrivals hall: everything follows from it, from the meeting point with your chauffeur to the nearest taxi rank.
Where will my chauffeur wait for me at CDG?
With a pre-booked private chauffeur, the chauffeur comes to you: there is no need to look for a parking zone. At Aura Chauffeur, your chauffeur stands in the hall, in front of the “Arrivals” exit of your terminal, holding a sign with your name, once you have collected your luggage. Because your flight is tracked, your chauffeur knows your actual landing time; they are there 15 minutes early, and 60 minutes of waiting time are included, giving you time to go through passport control and collect your suitcases. Before you arrive, you receive your chauffeur's name and number: a simple message is enough if your hall has several exits.
Your chauffeur then walks you to the vehicle, parked in an authorised space, and takes care of your suitcases. This name-board welcome is included in the price; for more comprehensive assistance inside the airport, the Meet & Greet VIP service is available on quotation. If a stranger offers you transport in the hall, decline: Paris Aéroport recommends never responding to such approaches.
CDG VTC pick-up zones and taxis: where are they in each terminal?
Ride-hailing apps and taxis work differently. According to Paris Aéroport, a VTC (a ride-hailing or pre-booked chauffeur car) must be booked before you arrive and picks up its passengers in a dedicated zone, near the exits of the arrivals halls, never at the taxi rank. Taxis, for their part, can only be taken at the ranks signposted “Taxi” outside each terminal; in November 2026, they charge a flat rate of €56 to the Right Bank of Paris and €65 to the Left Bank. Here are the locations published by the airport, useful for finding your way around.
| Terminal | VTC pick-up zone | Taxis | Free shuttle | Name from 16 March 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal 1 | Professional drop-off area, Departures level, door 16 | Door 24, Arrivals level | CDGVAL | Terminal 1 |
| 2A | Drop-off area, Arrivals level, door 5 | Door 6 | N1, door 5 | Terminal 3 |
| 2B | No zone published | Arrivals level | N1, 2B-2D stop | Terminal 4 |
| 2C | Drop-off area, Arrivals level, door 12 | Door 14 | N1, door 12 | Terminal 3 |
| 2D | Drop-off area, Arrivals level, door 6 | Door 7 | N1, door 6 | Terminal 4 |
| 2E | “Arrivée-minute” pick-up area, door 6 | Door 10, Arrivals level | N1, door 16 | Terminal 5 |
| 2F | Drop-off area, Departures level, door 10 | Door 11, Arrivals level | N1 and N2, door 2 | Terminal 6 |
| 2G | Drop-off area, on the forecourt | Blue door, in front of the terminal | N2, in front of the terminal | Terminal 7 |
| Terminal 3 | Drop-off area | Arrivals hall exit, in front of the terminal | CDGVAL, Roissypôle station, 5 min on foot | Terminal 2 |
Locations published by Paris Aéroport, consulted in November 2026. For 2B, no VTC zone is indicated: if in doubt, an airport agent will be able to direct you. The exact level of the arrivals halls is only published in text form for Terminal 1. Do not confuse the two: the taxi rank is reserved for taxis, and a private chauffeur will never wait for you there.
How do you get from one terminal to another at CDG?
Three free links connect the terminals, in the public area:
- CDGVAL: this automatic metro links Terminal 1, Roissypôle station, from where Terminal 3 is a 5-minute walk, and Terminal 2, with a station between 2C-2D and 2E-2F, near the TGV station. It runs every day from 4:00 to 1:00, every 4 minutes on average; from 1:00 to 4:00, a bus replaces it.
- The N1 shuttle: it runs one way around Terminal 2, stopping at the halls, the PW car park and the station. It runs every 7 to 8 minutes from 4:00 to 1:30, then every 15 minutes at night. For example, allow 4 minutes from 2A-2C to 2E.
- The N2 shuttle: it links 2F, door 2, to 2G, every 5 minutes from 5:30 to 23:00; 7 minutes there, 6 back.
Between 2E and 2F, a 5-minute walk is enough. The LISA shuttle, which links halls K, L and M of 2E after security checks, is reserved for passengers of that terminal. Paris Aéroport does not publish the journey time on CDGVAL: for a connection, allow some margin.
What will the new terminal names change on 16 March 2027?
According to Paris Aéroport, from 16 March 2027 the terminals will be identified by simple numbering, from 1 to 7; Groupe ADP has numbered them in the order in which travellers come across them when arriving by road and by RER. This change of terminal names will happen in one go: from that day, only the new names will be displayed in the airport, gates included. More than 3,000 signs in the terminals and 600 in the car parks are being replaced between September and December 2026, then covered up until the big day.
| Current name | Name from 16 March 2027 | Gate letters |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal 1 | Terminal 1 | S and R |
| Terminal 3 | Terminal 2 | V |
| 2A and 2C | Terminal 3 | F |
| 2B and 2D | Terminal 4 | G and H |
| 2E | Terminal 5 | B, C and D (gates M, L and K) |
| 2F | Terminal 6 | E (the former F gates) |
| 2G | Terminal 7 | N (the former G gates) |
The car parks are changing too: P1 stays P1, P3 becomes P2 (and P3 ECO becomes P2 ECO), PAB becomes P3, PCD becomes P4, PEF becomes P5 and P6, PG becomes P7. Remote car parks, such as PX, keep their names, and only the car parks will display both the old and the new name for a while.
What does not change?
- Meeting points: according to Paris Aéroport, the “Arrivals” exits and the usual meeting points stay in the same place. Your chauffeur will therefore wait for you where they wait for you today.
- Drop-off areas: they take the name of the new terminal, without moving. At the future Terminals 3 and 4, there will be separate ones for passengers and for professionals.
- Airlines: none of them is changing terminal, and the baggage belt numbers stay the same.
- Navigation apps: from 16 March 2027, the main navigation apps will no longer list the old names, such as “Terminal 2E”.
For one month from 16 March 2027, additional staff will be on hand in all terminals. Also watch out for tickets sold a year in advance: since 16 March 2026, some already show the new numbering. A “Terminal 5” on a ticket for the end of March 2027 therefore refers to the current 2E. Another announced novelty: CDG Express, a direct non-stop train to Gare de l'Est in 20 minutes, from 28 March 2027.
Which terminal should you give your chauffeur?
The simplest way is to give us your flight number when you book: your chauffeur tracks the arrival and goes to the right hall. If your ticket already shows a new name, or still an old one, give it to us as it is: we will make the match. The CDG – Paris transfer costs €119 by sedan, €149 by 7-seat van and €219 by prestige sedan, at a fixed price per vehicle including VAT, with no night or weekend surcharge. Connecting at Orly? The CDG – Orly transfer drops you in front of your departure terminal, from €139 by sedan. To compare with the RER B and taxis, read our guide CDG – Paris; if you are travelling with children, see also arriving in Paris with kids.
At the arrivals exit, look for the sign bearing your name, not the car: your chauffeur walks you to the vehicle.
CDG – Paris: from €119 in an E-Class. Fixed price including VAT confirmed before booking, name-board welcome included, no night or weekend surcharge.
Frequently asked questions
Is Terminal 2E changing its name?
Yes. From 16 March 2027, 2E becomes Terminal 5, and its gates K, L and M become D, C and B. Its “Arrivals” exits stay in the same place.
Will my chauffeur wait if my flight is delayed?
Yes. Your chauffeur tracks your flight, adjusts to your actual landing time, and 60 minutes of waiting time are included at the airport.
Where can I take a taxi at Charles de Gaulle?
Only at the taxi rank signposted “Taxi” outside your terminal. In November 2026, the flat rate to Paris is €56 for the Right Bank and €65 for the Left Bank.
Is there a VTC pick-up zone at Terminal 2B?
Paris Aéroport does not publish one. If you booked through an app, follow its instructions or ask an agent; with a private chauffeur, you simply meet them in the hall.
Do you have to pay for the shuttles between terminals?
No. CDGVAL and the N1 and N2 shuttles are free. The LISA shuttle, after security checks, is reserved for 2E passengers.
How much time should you allow to change terminals?
Paris Aéroport publishes a few benchmarks: 4 minutes on the N1 from 2A-2C to 2E, 7 minutes on the N2 from 2F to 2G, a 5-minute walk between 2E and 2F. Add the wait for the shuttle and the walk through the halls.
Is CDG Express already running?
No. According to Paris Aéroport, it will link Gare de l'Est to the airport from 28 March 2027, in 20 minutes non-stop.
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Sources
- How to take a VTC at Paris-CDG: pick-up zones by terminal (Paris Aéroport)
- How to take a taxi at Paris-CDG: ranks and flat rates (Paris Aéroport)
- Getting around Paris-CDG airport: CDGVAL, N1, N2 and LISA shuttles (Paris Aéroport)
- Paris-CDG terminal maps (Paris Aéroport)
- N1 shuttle map (Paris Aéroport)
- N2 shuttle map (Paris Aéroport)
- CDGVAL map (Paris Aéroport)
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- The Paris-CDG terminals are changing their names (Paris Aéroport)
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- The names of terminals and boarding gates are changing (Air France)
- Taxis: 2026 fares and airport flat rates (Entreprendre.Service-Public.fr, 16 January 2026)
Prices and timetables of other means of transport may change: check the official websites before you travel.
Prices and information checked in November 2026 · Updated 6 November 2026.
Written by the Aura Chauffeur team, private chauffeurs in Paris.