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Old Jul 10th, 2012, 09:42 AM
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CDG: how to get from terminal 2 (AA) to terminal 1 (United) arrivals?

Hi - I am only familiar enough with CDG to know that I find it very confusing. I am arriving ahead of a friend and need to meet her flight (United airlines, terminal 1 I believe). I have only connected within terminal two for departures in the past. Can anyone help with the best way to get from Terminal 2 to Terminal 1 (arrivals)? thank you!
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Old Jul 10th, 2012, 09:49 AM
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Have you looked at the airport map? The signage has improved a bit, I felt, at least the last two times I was there this year.
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The free CDGVal rail shuttle connects the terminals.

There is no reason to find CDG confusing unless you are unable to read signs.
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I would advise meeting her at the door for taxi queue in X terminal. The chances of you missing one another are large, in my opinion.
Have a back up plan for sure.
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Aeroport management provides a number of maps at this address http://www.aeroportsdeparis.fr/ADP/e...eur-synomia_gb
You can click on the various terminal names to get blow-ups of the plans, which you might print out and take along to help your pathfinding.
In the upper left is a button to click -- "Guide for connection flights" -- that lets you specify your arrival terminal and where you are bound. Combine the two and you can find some rather slender advice on your route.
Here's what helps me: Take a deep breath when your feet are on the ground, then convince yourself you can do it (millions do.) While complex, CdG is easy enough to navigate if you stay calm.
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There is a very clearly indicated "<i>point de rendez-vouz</i>" on the Terminal 1 arrivals level.
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That was rendez-vous, of course.
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Thanks everyone. I did find myself going in circles a few years ago at CDG on departure and the signage was confusing to me (perhaps I am too easily confused ... it does seem rather straightforward). We have a relatively short time in Paris and I don't want to waste half an hour chasing around the airport!
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