Airport Roissy Charles de Gaulle Terminal 1

Terminal 1 at Charles de Gaulle Airport

Commissioned in 1974, Charles de Gaulle Terminal 1 became a shining example in aeronautical engineering of those times. It lies opposite Terminal 3, which is a couple of hundred meters to the east. Today, this ten-level masterpiece of airport architecture serves international flights, and its newly updated high-tech design meets modern industry demands.

Are you planning your next trip via T1 to CDG Airport? Find more details about its structure, hosted airlines, transportation, and on-site amenities below.

Terminal structure

From a bird's eye view, the round-shaped T1 looks like a huge octopus, with 7 satellite buildings connected to it by underground tunnels. While the major services sit in the central area, the boarding gates are located in those auxiliary facilities, fully consistent with the idea of a “plane-less terminal”. An important feature of the complex is its thoughtful 10-story layout, where each level performs a specific function. For example, Level 1 is reserved for technical operations and is not accessible to passengers. Let's look at what higher sections are responsible for:

• L2. Also called the shopping level, it’s home to numerous stores, boutiques, cafes, restaurants, and similar leisure structures. It also hosts check-in desks 5-6 and the CDGVAL Station.
• L3. Departure level with ticket offices and check-in points 1-4.
• L4. Transfer level which has a direct connection to the boarding gates through special passages with moving walkways. Also, you will find border control posts and a duty-free zone there.
• L5. This level is intended exclusively for arriving passengers. It offers luggage handling services and quick access to parking, taxis, and a bus stop.

Levels 6-7-8 serve as spaces for parking at Charles de Gaulle Terminal 1 while the upper floors host airline offices, lounges, and a couple of chic restaurants.

Charles de Gaulle Terminal 1 map

If you are arranging a journey that involves going through T1, you need to know a few important directions. For departure, head to Level 3, and after check-in, go up to Level 4 to access the boarding gates via moving walkways. Also, Level 4 controls transfer connections. If you fly into T1, you will find yourself on Level 5 with direct access to ground transportation, including bus service, taxis, and parking. At the same time, leisure amenities are at Level 2. For more details about the services and organizational structure in T1, see the following map.

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Hotels at Charles de Gaulle Airport Terminal 1

You will find several stylish 3- and 4-star hotels near Paris Airport T1. They are easily accessible via the CDGVAL shuttle train - you need to get off at the “Parking PR” station, located between T1 and T3. Among these hotels are:

• Mercure Paris CDG Airport & Convention. This 4-star lodge is located in Roissypôle Ouest, Rte de la Commune, 750 meters (10 minutes) walk from the train stop.
• Moxy. With a 3-star rating, this hotel sits at 5 Rue du Signe, 450 meters (6 minutes) walk from the train stop.
• Innside by Melia. Exquisite 4-star hotel situated at 9 Rue du Voyageur, 500 meters (7 minutes) walk from the PR parking station.
• Holiday Inn Express. You will find this accommodation option at 5 Rue du Voyageur, 600 meters (8 minutes) walk from the shuttle train stop.
• Residence Inn by Marriott. You need to walk 550 meters (7 minutes) from the stop to reach the hotel at 10 Rue du Voyageur.
• Courtyard by Marriott. This 4-star hotel is located at 10 Rue du Voyageur, 500 meters (7 minutes) walk from the PR parking station.

Leisure amenities at T1

Passengers get access to a wide range of on-site leisure amenities, including duty-free shopping, cafes, restaurants, and unique fine-dining experiences. For deeper relaxation, head to the following lounges available within T1:

• Extime Lounge. The facility welcomes passengers of Etihad, Sri Lankan, Emirates, Cathay Pacific, Saudia, Oman Air, Air Algérie, Kuwait Airways, and Air Sénégal. Free TV, Wi-Fi, food, drinks, and newspapers are available to visitors.
• Lufthansa Lounge. Those flying with Aegean, Lufthansa, Adria, Croatia Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lot, or Swiss can enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, food, drinks, TV, and newspapers within this lounge.
• Qatar Airways Lounge. If you fly with Qatar Airways, you get access to free Wi-Fi, showers, TV, newspapers, food, and drinks within the facility.
• Star Alliance Lounge. You can relax within the confines of this lounge if you are flying with Egyptair, South African Airways, ANA, United, TAM, Asiana, Turkish Airlines, Air China, Thai, or Singapore Airlines. Free TV, Wi-Fi, food, drinks, showers, and newspapers are available to visitors.