Flight Layover CDG or Frankfurt
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Flight Layover CDG or Frankfurt
We are planning a trip to Italy for early October. Flying from Atlanta, ideally into Venice and out of Rome.
Would love direct flights from Atl, but having a hard time finding these at a reasonable price. Most flights have layovers either in CDG( Delta/AirFrance) or Frankfurt (Luftansa). Trying for relatively short layovers, couple of hours. Thoughts on which is preferable?
Would love direct flights from Atl, but having a hard time finding these at a reasonable price. Most flights have layovers either in CDG( Delta/AirFrance) or Frankfurt (Luftansa). Trying for relatively short layovers, couple of hours. Thoughts on which is preferable?
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I'll join the chorus - avoid CDG! We did a 1 hour 15 minute transfer in May, and quite literally, had to run most of the way in order to make the plane to CPH. That's with no line at Passport control and perhaps 10 minutes to get through another round of security.
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It sounds like you might have a preference to fly delta/air france, so I'll put in a plug for CDG. First I would agree LH is the easier of the 2 airports to transfer in. But if you're fit and don't mind walking quickly you should be able to make your transfer in CDG in under an hour.
I find it easier and quicker to stay off the buses that you take from terminal 2E or F to 2D (which is probably what you'd be doing) and simply follow the signs and walk. It is a good 15 to 20 minute walk but I find it refreshing after having been on a plane for 8 hours.
The last time I was in CDG they had a special line at passport control for people who were running late.
I find it easier and quicker to stay off the buses that you take from terminal 2E or F to 2D (which is probably what you'd be doing) and simply follow the signs and walk. It is a good 15 to 20 minute walk but I find it refreshing after having been on a plane for 8 hours.
The last time I was in CDG they had a special line at passport control for people who were running late.
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I should have said FRA not LH is the easier of the 2 airports. It sure seems like lots of people hate CDG. Since I fly Air France a lot I often end up going through Paris. Maybe I'm just making the best of a bad situation. But it has never taken more than an hour to transfer.
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