Leaving on time is one of your top priorities, and it is one of ours too! To avoid a last-minute rush, follow our guidance below.
CONNECTING FLIGHTS
If you are taking a connecting flight, make sure you follow the time limits for each individual flight.
RECOMMENDED ARRIVAL TIME AT THE AIRPORT
We strongly recommend that you arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before your flight's departure in order to drop off your baggage and go through the security checkpoints with plenty of time.
Flying from Paris-Charles de Gaulle and received your boarding pass online?
You'll find the recommended arrival time at the airport, calculated specifically for your flight, on your boarding pass.
Flying from Paris-Charles de Gaulle and received your boarding pass online?
You'll find the recommended arrival time at the airport, calculated specifically for your flight, on your boarding pass.
Check-in deadline
The deadline for checking in your baggage depends on your destination.
To find out the Check-In Deadline for your flight, select your departure zone from the list below.
For example, if you are leaving from Paris-Charles de Gaulle 2 and flying to another city in France, you can drop off your baggage and check in up to 40 minutes before your flight's departure.
To find out the Check-In Deadline for your flight, select your departure zone from the list below.
For example, if you are leaving from Paris-Charles de Gaulle 2 and flying to another city in France, you can drop off your baggage and check in up to 40 minutes before your flight's departure.
Please select your point of departure
Unaccompanied minors
Is your child traveling alone? At the airport, please arrive at the check-in counter with your child at least 30 minutes before his or her flight's Check-In Deadline.
Boarding deadline
Keep the Boarding Deadline in mind. This is the moment after which it is no longer possible to enter the aircraft.
- 15 minutes before the departure time, between Paris-Orly and metropolitan France destinations.
- 20 minutes before the departure time, for all other flights.
Departure time
Find your flight's departure time on your boarding pass or see our page, Status for Air France Flights.