The capital of France has several airports, but the leading positions are occupied by two air ports - Charles de Gaulle Airport and Orly. Both aero nodes have international status. However, Orly is 42 years older than his "colleague". Charles de Gaulle is a relatively young airport - opened in 1974.
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Nevertheless the main air gateway of Paris is Charles de Gaulle airport, located 25 km north-east of Paris in the Ile de -France . Full name - Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle or Roissy-Charles de Gaulle . Aero-node is distinguished by its impressive size and unusual design . Every day about 150 thousand passengers are served here . The airport complex consists of 8 terminals . You can see the flight schedule on the official website e Airport . The exterior of the airport, its sloping glass galleries often inspire directors who often take off the air harbor in their films .
Orly Airport
Orly Airport is located 14 km south of Paris in the communes of Orly and Villeneuve-le-Roi. It is the second busiest among all airports in France and serves mainly for domestic transport. You can see the schedule of flights on the official website of the airport. Orly was opened in 1932. To date, the airport complex includes two terminals. This air harbor does not work at night, all night flights are redirected to Charles de Gaulle.
While waiting for your flights, you will have something to do at both airports. Air harbors offer their passengers a solid range of services. Here many wishes of tourists are taken into account. For example, in the airport of Charles de Gaulle for the entertainment of customers game consoles with large screens are provided. In Orly, you can make massage and spa procedures.
Telephone for information: +33 1 70 36 39 50 (Charles de Gaulle), +33 1 4975 1515 (Orly)
Beauvais Airport
Bove Airport took a catch-up position, now it is used mostly by low-cost carriers, it is quite far from the city center, however it is gaining popularity.