Paris airport transfer: how to prepare for your arrival

Where each airport lies in relation to Paris

The distance to your hotel varies considerably from one airport to another. These orders of magnitude will help you get your bearings; journey time always depends on traffic, the time of day and the district you are heading to.

• Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG): about 25 km to the north-east, with Terminals 1, 2 (2A to 2G) and 3.
• Paris-Orly (ORY): about 13 km to the south, with four sectors named Orly 1, 2, 3 and 4.
• Beauvais (BVA): close to 80 km to the north, roughly an hour and a quarter by road depending on traffic.
• Paris-Le Bourget (LBG): about 7 km to the north, dedicated exclusively to business aviation.

From the aircraft to the arrivals hall

The first step is border control. For travellers from countries outside the European Union arriving for a short stay, entry is recorded in the European Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since April 2026: a facial image and fingerprints are taken (except from children under 12), and the record replaces the passport stamp. Waiting time varies with the hour. Entry requirements can change, so confirm them with official sources before you travel.

Luggage comes next: the screens show the carousel for your flight. The meeting point is agreed before you travel; check the terminal on your ticket, as it differs from one terminal to the next. With Paseo Privado, your concierge confirms it on WhatsApp and, if you wish, your chauffeur waits in the terminal with a sign bearing your name (a 35 € option).

Why give your flight number, and what happens if you are delayed

Your flight number is the most useful detail in your booking. It identifies the arrival terminal and makes it possible to follow the actual landing time, so the pick-up is organised around the flight, not around a theoretical schedule.

If your flight is delayed, waiting is complimentary for up to 2 hours; beyond that, it is charged at the hourly rate of the vehicle booked. If the flight is cancelled or the arrival moves to the following day, message your concierge on WhatsApp as soon as you know.

What a fixed-price private transfer changes

After a night on board, it is a relief to have nothing left to decide. The price is confirmed at booking, taxes included, and does not depend on traffic or on the route taken. The whole family travels together, with its luggage, to the door of the accommodation, with a chauffeur who speaks Spanish, Portuguese or English. Paseo Privado prices per journey:

• Charles de Gaulle ⇄ Paris: 120 € by sedan, 150 € by van
• Orly ⇄ Paris: 100 € by sedan, 130 € by van
• Beauvais ⇄ Paris: 220 € by sedan, 260 € by van
• Le Bourget ⇄ Paris: 110 € by sedan, 140 € by van

Sedan or van: passengers, suitcases and children

The choice depends on luggage as much as on the number of people. The premium sedan takes up to 3 passengers and 3 suitcases; the luxury van, up to 7 passengers and 7 suitcases. A family of four, or three adults with four cases, needs the van. Reference vehicles are of the Mercedes E-Class and V-Class type; the exact model is confirmed with your booking.

In France, a child under 10 must in principle travel in a seat suited to their weight and build. Child seats and booster seats are provided free of charge: give each child's age when you book, and mention the pushchair so that the necessary space can be planned.

Night arrivals and how to book

If your flight lands late in the evening or before dawn, the service is provided in the same way, with a night supplement of 20 % when the pick-up takes place between 10 pm and 6 am.

As French regulations require, the service always operates by advance booking; online, from the following day onwards. Have to hand your flight number, the terminal, the number of passengers and suitcases, the children's ages and the address of your accommodation. Your concierge prepares the rest with you on WhatsApp, in your language.

Frequently asked questions