About Charles de Gaulle Airport

Charles de Gaulle Airport, also known as Roissy Airport, is named after Charles de Gaulle, the former French president who led the Free French Forces during World War II. Charles de Gaulle Airport was originally known as Aéroport de Paris Nord but was renamed to its current name in 1974, after vast reconstruction, making it one of the most modern airports worldwide. Charles de Gaulle Airport (IATA code: CDG) is the largest international airport in France and the hub airport of Air France. Flights to Charles de Gaulle Airport can be reached by international airlines such as South African Airways, Emirates and Turkish Airlines. CDG is a 40-minute drive or a 20-minute train ride from the city centre of Paris. Book your cheap flights to and from Charles de Gaulle Airport online!