Paris is served by two main commercial airports: Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to the north-east (25 kilometres from central Paris) and Orly (ORY) to the south (18 kilometres). CDG is the larger of the two and handles the majority of long-haul and international traffic; Orly handles a significant volume of domestic, charter, and medium-haul European flights. A third option, Paris Beauvais (BVA), is 85 kilometres north and used primarily by low-cost carriers serving passengers who choose it for its lower fares despite the much longer transfer.
Group coach transfers between Paris airports and the city are straightforward for CDG and Orly. The autoroute network (A1 from CDG, A6 from Orly) gives coaches direct access to the Peripherique ring road; from there, routes into the arrondissements are well established. Transfer time from CDG to the Marais is typically 45 to 60 minutes outside peak traffic; from Orly to Saint-Germain it is typically 30 to 50 minutes.
Charles de Gaulle Airport has three terminal complexes: Terminal 1 (the original circular building), Terminal 2 (the main current terminal complex with multiple sub-terminals: 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 2G), and Terminal 3. Groups should confirm which terminal sub-number their flight uses, as coach collection points differ between them. The main coach meeting point is in the arrivals zone of each terminal. Transfer time from CDG to central Paris is typically 45 to 75 minutes via the A1 motorway depending on time of day and traffic; the Peripherique ring road is the main variable factor.
Orly Airport has two main terminals: Orly 1-2-3 (the western terminal complex) and Orly 4 (the south terminal). Arrivals meet drivers in the dedicated arrivals meeting area. Coach access is via the A6 motorway (Autoroute du Soleil), which joins the Peripherique at the Porte d'Italie. Transfer time from Orly to the Rive Gauche (Saint-Germain, Montparnasse) is typically 30 to 45 minutes; to the Rive Droite (Opera, Marais) add a further 15 to 20 minutes through the city. Saturday morning transfers from Orly are generally lighter than weekday afternoon periods.
Paris Beauvais (BVA) is used by Ryanair and a small number of other low-cost carriers. It is 85 kilometres north of Paris, approximately 90 minutes by coach via the A16 and A1. Transfer costs are significantly higher than CDG or Orly transfers per head because of the distance. We provide transfers from Beauvais but recommend budgeting for a full coach journey rather than the shuttle bus service. For groups of 20 or more using Beauvais, a dedicated coach is often more comfortable and cost-effective than the standard shuttle bus service.
As a guide, a minibus (up to 19 seats) for a Paris airport transfer runs around 120 to 230 EUR per single journey or day hire, a midi-coach (around 35 seats) around 200 to 380 EUR, and a full-size coach (49 to 55 seats) around 300 to 530 EUR. CDG and Orly transfers to central Paris are at the lower end of the range. Beauvais transfers, with 85 kilometres of mileage, are priced higher. All prices are for a single transfer run; day hire or multi-stop rates are available on request. The final figure depends on the route distance, waiting time, and date. We confirm a fixed price with no hidden charges -- send your group size and travel details for a free quote.
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