Help!<BR><BR>We need help with directions on getting from terminal 1 to terminal 2 in De Gaulle Airport as we have a close connection.<BR><BR>We'll be arriving from Venice and have 95 minutes to make our USAir connection to the USA.<BR><BR>Does anyone have helpful tips?<BR><BR>We hope we don't have to ask for too many directions, etc.<BR><BR>Does anyone know how long customs will take upon arrival in Paris from Venice?<BR><BR>We'd really appreciate any help.<BR><BR>Thanks,<BR><BR>Joy & Bill

I have to tell you that you may not make it even if your flight arrives exactly on time.<BR><BR>I recently read an article about passengers who had to change aircraft at CDG, and between waiting for the little bus to take them from the tarmac (they didn't disembark via a connected jetway) changing terminals, and going through customs and security, they missed their connecting flight by a mile. The next flight out to the US was fully-booked, so they waited 4 hours for the following flight.<BR><BR>I'm sorry to be so discouraging and hope you make it, but urge you to either try to change your connections to allow more time, or else hope for the best but plan for the worst.<BR><BR>I have not changed planes there, so can't advise you about changing terminals, but I know there is a shuttle that runs between terminals. See<BR>www.paris-airports.com

We flew into CDG recently and found it to be crowded and confusing. If you've been there before, I imagine it would be all right, but I would suggest asking someone to direct you the minute you get off the plane.<BR>Pam

IF your plane arrives on time and you don't run into any snafus, you should be ok. The buses between terminals 1 and 2 run frequently. However, they may be crowded, so don't be shy about pushing yourself and your luggage on.

If at all possible, schedule an earlier arrival. I have flown into and out of CDG more than I like, and even so I still find it to be confusing.<BR>T1 is a round-a-bout maze.<BR>T2 is a little more orderly because it is divided up into 5 halls, at the present.<BR>But that does not make the effort to find your way about any less. <BR>I guess the memory of one close call lingers. If your flight is scheduled to arrive before 11:00 you have a better chance of making the connection than you do if your flight is schedule to arrive after 13:00.<BR>Good luck. I will keep my fingers crossed for you. <BR>

<BR>Thanks for your replies.<BR><BR>Bill<BR><BR>