lasirene27

I have a dilemma. I need to make a business trip to Bangalore via Paris. I'll be coming from the U.S. The layover time is 1 hr 25 min. I'm concerned as I don't know if it'll be enough time. The next direct flight leaves the next day. My question is:

What does securites/customs look like? I'll only be in the Schengen region for transfer, coming from the U.S. and going to Bangalore. Will I did have to go through securities/customs?

Notes:
I'm flying business class.
I'll only have carry-on luggage.
To spend a night in Paris in order to take a flight out the next day will cost me roughly $3750 (fare difference + hotel costs).

DRJ

Whose metal are you on? If you have a confirmed ticket and fly biz you have a chance. A FA may be able to call ahead to get you some kind of prefered transit at CDG. Last time I flew through CDG with an hour and a half connection and with carry on only it was tight. Wear your track shoes. Good luck!

Patty

You'll only be in the <i>non</i>-Schengen region. You won't have to go through immigration/customs only security. You'll arrive at 2E (either the main terminal area or satellite 3), shuttle to 2C and clear security there. Use this http://correspondances-aeroports.air....fr/_index.php to familiarize yourself with the airport layout. 1 hr 25 min should be OK in business. You can use the Acess N.1 lanes at security.

lasirene27

Report:
Interestingly enough the 1 hr 25 min was just enough despite the fact that we went through two bus shuttles to get to the right place as well as taking another shuttle to get to the plane from our gate. They did delay the flight because other folks were running behind.

P_M

I'm glad you made it. I have made short connections like this successfully at CDG too, but I realize not everyone is so lucky. Thanks for the update.