Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport is preparing a significant change to the way passengers identify its terminals. From March 16, 2027, according to current official guidance, terminal areas will use a simpler sequence of numbers from 1 to 7. Boarding-area and parking labels will also evolve.
The airport itself is not being renamed, and seven new terminal buildings are not opening as part of this announcement. The project changes the names used for existing passenger areas to make signs, travel documents, and connection instructions easier to follow.
Why CDG Is Simplifying Its Terminal Names
The present system mixes numbers and letters: Terminal 1, Terminal 3, and the different Terminal 2 buildings. A passenger using 2E may also need to identify a boarding hall such as K, L, or M. An unfamiliar traveler can therefore have several labels to interpret for one journey.
A simpler terminal number and a separate boarding-area letter are intended to make orientation easier. For passengers, this matters when finding check-in, arranging a pickup, choosing parking, or following a connection. The flight number and travel date remain essential references.
Current and Future CDG Terminal Names
| Current area | New terminal | New boarding-area letters |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal 1 | Terminal 1 | S and R |
| Terminal 3 | Terminal 2 | V |
| Terminal 2A and 2C | Terminal 3 | F |
| Terminal 2B and 2D | Terminal 4 | G and H |
| Terminal 2E | Terminal 5 | B, C, and D |
| Terminal 2F | Terminal 6 | E |
| Terminal 2G | Terminal 7 | N |
Until the switch, use the current terminal displayed for your flight. For travel after the change, follow updated airline and airport information. Do not choose a terminal solely from an old sign or saved screenshot.
The Most Important Changes to Remember
The current Terminal 3 becomes Terminal 2, while the 2A–2C area becomes Terminal 3. A message saying “meet at Terminal 3” therefore needs to be interpreted with its date. Share your flight number and travel date with your chauffeur or anyone meeting you.
Air France’s guide identifies the current 2E halls K, L, and M as becoming D, C, and B respectively, within the future Terminal 5. Use the gate displayed for your actual flight. A boarding-area letter is not a separate public pickup terminal.
What Changes for Passengers?
Signs, Screens, and Travel Documents
Terminal signs, road directions, airport displays, and travel documents need to use updated terminology. Tickets sold well in advance may already show a future terminal name. Compare the travel date with the operating airline’s current instructions.
If an old confirmation and a newer message use different names, consult current flight information rather than assuming the flight has physically moved. Keep the latest check-in and terminal instructions accessible on your phone.
Parking and Road Access
Parking labels are also being aligned with terminal numbers. Check a current parking reservation for the address and entry instructions. For a private transfer, supply the terminal shown by the airline and mention if the document uses an old name.
On arrival, agree a public meeting point after baggage claim and any applicable border or customs formalities. The vehicle may be in a designated parking area rather than immediately outside an exit. Follow your chauffeur’s confirmed instructions.
Airline Services and Passenger Routes
Air France says the renaming concerns labels and that its service locations and passenger routes remain unchanged as part of this project. Separate operational changes can still occur, so the current flight information remains the reference for every trip.
Renaming and Airport Modernization
CDG continues to evolve, but a simpler naming system does not by itself establish new lounges, shops, security equipment, or passenger capacity. Consult separate official announcements for construction, investment, and service changes.
Plan around facilities available in your actual terminal area. Lounge access, baggage storage, dining, and assistance depend on location, hours, and eligibility. Avoid relying on an assumed future facility for a connection or a late arrival.
The Transition Timeline
Groupe ADP announced the simplification in December 2025. Its preparation plan included sign changes during 2026, ahead of the passenger-facing switch in March 2027. Current passenger guidance specifies March 16, 2027.
For travel near the change, recheck the instructions shortly before departure. Save the flight information, transfer confirmation, destination address, and contact number. An older terminal name may still appear on a previously issued document.
Getting Around CDG During the Transition
RER B and TGV
The airport’s rail stations serve transport hubs with onward routes to passenger buildings. Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 1 is at Roissypôle, not inside the circular Terminal 1. Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV serves the Terminal 2 transport area. Include the onward walk or shuttle and check current train schedules, disruptions, and ticket conditions.
CDGVAL and Public Shuttles
CDGVAL links major airport hubs; it is not a train to central Paris and does not stop at every terminal entrance. The public N1 shuttle serves parts of the present Terminal 2 complex, while N2 connects 2F and 2G. Check current stops and operating hours for your travel date.
Connections in the Secure Area
Airside connections are different from public terminal transfers. Follow the airline’s route and ask whether baggage is checked through. Passport checks, security, walking, or an airside shuttle may form part of your connection. Separate tickets can require baggage collection and another check-in.
Future Transport Services
The original announcement also referred to the planned CDG Express. Treat a new transport service as a separate planning question: confirm its actual opening, timetable, fares, and airport access before relying on it for a flight.
A Practical Checklist for Your Airport Transfer
- Provide the flight number and travel date.
- Give the terminal shown by your operating airline and mention any older name on the confirmation.
- Confirm the public meeting point and how to contact your chauffeur.
- Allow time for baggage and any required arrival formalities.
- Update the team about a changed flight, terminal, destination, or passenger count.
- Save the booking and driver’s contact details for use after landing.
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FAQ: CDG Terminal Names in 2027
1. What is changing in 2027?
CDG is simplifying the passenger-facing names of existing terminal areas, boarding areas, and nearby parking facilities.
2. Is the airport itself changing its name?
The announced change concerns terminal names. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport and its CDG code remain the references for the airport.
3. When does the change take effect?
Current airport and airline guidance gives March 16, 2027. Recheck current instructions before traveling around the transition.
4. Why simplify the names?
A terminal number followed by a distinct boarding-area label is intended to make signs and travel instructions easier to understand.
5. Are seven new terminal buildings opening?
No. This project gives existing passenger areas new names. Separate construction or investment projects should not be confused with renaming.
6. Does Terminal 1 change number?
No. Terminal 1 remains Terminal 1. Use the current flight information for the boarding area and meeting point.
7. What happens to the current Terminal 3?
It becomes Terminal 2. Interpret an old Terminal 3 reference using its travel date and flight number.
8. What happens to 2A and 2C?
The 2A–2C area becomes Terminal 3. Follow updated flight information and access instructions.
9. What happens to 2B and 2D?
The 2B–2D area becomes Terminal 4. The new number does not by itself mean that every airline physically moves.
10. What happens to 2E, 2F, and 2G?
They become Terminals 5, 6, and 7 respectively.
11. Do boarding-area letters change too?
Yes. Use the boarding pass and airport screens rather than converting gate information from memory.
12. Must I replace a ticket showing an old name?
Air France states that no action is needed solely because an old name appears on a travel document. Check current flight information if instructions differ.
13. Will all airlines move?
Renaming does not itself mean a physical move. Separate operational changes remain possible, so verify your particular flight.
14. Will parking names change?
Nearby parking labels are being aligned with the terminal numbers. Use a current reservation and airport map.
15. Can I still use the RER B or TGV?
Rail remains part of access planning. Confirm the station and onward route; new names do not create a rail platform at every building.
16. Does CDGVAL stop at every terminal entrance?
No. It connects airport hubs. Some passenger buildings require an onward walk or bus connection.
17. How should I plan a flight connection?
Follow the airline’s route and instructions about baggage, passport checks, and remaining airside. Public and secure-area transfers are different journeys.
18. How should I book a chauffeur during the transition?
Provide the flight number, travel date, terminal shown by the airline, destination, passenger count, and luggage details. Mention if a confirmation uses an older name.
19. Can a chauffeur guarantee a tight connection?
No. Flight delays, airport processing, and traffic can affect the journey. Allow sufficient time and confirm waiting conditions.
20. Where can I check the latest information?
Use official airport maps and flight information, the operating airline’s guidance, and your transfer provider’s confirmed pickup instructions.
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Official Sources and Updates
Consult Paris Aéroport’s naming-change guidance, Air France’s guide in English, and Groupe ADP’s original announcement. Your operating airline’s flight information is the reference for a specific journey.
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