How Many Hours before Flight from CDG should I arrive at Airport?

Yes, 3 hours for sure. The security line alone is usually unbelievably long and slow moving. You won't regret it.

I suppose it all boils down to how risk averse you are, or how much you like playing it close.

I have always given 3 hours for any transAtlantic flight.

CDG is a very large airport, your transportation from wherever you spent the night before might have a problem, you will have the super security theatre to deal with, and in the current climate they just might ramp up the security even more, and other things can slow you down that you don't expect.

Then again if you are like Ed from Pasadena FL running through airports in his speedos with wimmins and cildrens screaming at his passage you could probably be happy with much less time.

Me? No speedos. 3 hours.

Hi Dottie, yes, 3 hours is good. You may or may not encounter long lines at the airline counter or security, it's impossible to tell. Worst case, you have time to browse the shops or enjoy a final cafe au lait and croissant.

Thanks, Everyone. Three hours it will be! I especially like the suggestion of having (at least) one more coffee and one more croissant! It's been a great experience here; sad it's over but looking forward to going home, too. And, of course, there's always next year! Thanks again for your advice.

And if you forgot to buy some macarons to take home, there is a small Laduree counter for your shopping pleasure. Also a caviar counter for the mega rich.

Yum! Thanks!

I got to CDG three hours ahead on a Saturday morning, and had plenty of time. There was only a few minutes wait to check in,and security went fairly quickly. But I'm still glad I allotted three hours, even though I had to wake up early.

Hope for the best, plan for the worst