Covid-19: Frequently Asked Questions

Tests are not mandatory to enter the airports. 

However, according to current regulations, they may be mandatory on departure from Paris.

From 18 January 2021, an PCR test of -72h is mandatory for all arrivals on French territory from overseas and foreign countries outside the European Union. 
We invite you to read our Information for arriving and departing travellers page and to contact your airline.

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That depends on your destination; check with the public bodies (embassies, consulates, etc.) of the country to which you are travelling. 
Also check with your airline regarding specific measures in place. 

In all cases, when boarding, you will need to provide your airline with a sworn declaration certifying that you do not have symptoms of Covid-19. 

Note that from 18 January 2021, an PCR test of -72h is mandatory for all arrivals on French territory from Overseas France and foreign countries outside the European Union. In addition to the above certificate, you will also need to provide a declaration on your honour that you will isolate yourself for 7 days once in France, then take a second PCR test at the end of this period of seven days.

Check the advice by country/destination on the website of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Find more information about COVID-19 on the Government’s website

You can have a PCR test downtown or at Paris-Charles de Gaulle or Paris-Orly Airports.

However, we urge you to have your test before coming to the airport so as to avoid any disappointment. 

Book a test at the airport

We have set up Covid-19 testing centres within Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Orly Airports (PCR and antigenic test). To visit these, you need to book an appointment online via the Doctolib website.

Results are guaranteed within 48 hours for PCR test. 

Available only in Paris-Orly airport centers, rapid PCR test slots are gradually available and remain limited in number. These rapid tests are only offered to passengers with a flight ticket for a same-day flight departing from Paris-Orly and only for passengers who have made an appointment beforehand. They allow rapid results to be obtained within 90 minutes. 

Detailed information about the COVID-19 testing centres at Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Orly

For PCR tests you will have your result within 48 hours of having the test. As a result, we kindly ask you to plan in advance so as to ensure that you will have the result of your test in good time for your departure. You can access the Paris-CDG and Paris-Orly test centres up to 72 hrs prior to your flight. You must show your plane ticket and your Doctolib booking confirmation to enter the terminal.

Available only in Paris-Orly airport centers, rapid PCR test slots are gradually available and remain limited in number. These rapid tests are only offered to passengers with a flight ticket for a same-day flight departing from Paris-Orly and only for passengers who have made an appointment beforehand. They allow rapid results to be obtained within 90 minutes. 

Departing passengers can make an appointment online for Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Orly Airports via the Doctolib website, at a Cerballiance network laboratory or at an airport testing centre. Passengers are guaranteed to receive their results within 48 hrs (PCR test).

Available only in Paris-Orly airport centers, rapid PCR test slots are gradually available and remain limited in number. These rapid tests are only offered to passengers with a flight ticket for a same-day flight departing from Paris-Orly and only for passengers who have made an appointment beforehand. They allow rapid results to be obtained within 90 minutes. 

Detailed information about the COVID-19 testing centres at Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Orly

Detailed information about the COVID-19 testing centres at Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Orly

You must get tested before traveling as you will not be able to get tested during your transfer if a PCR test is required by your final destination"(except for connecting passengers whose final destination does not require a PCR test).

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The nasopharyngeal swabs are collected by authorised healthcare staff in accordance with the decree published in the Journal officiel on 24 July 2020.
These include medical biologists, medical lab technicians, State-registered nurses, under certain conditions, dentistry, midwifery and pharmacy students, caregivers, firefighters, State-registered massage therapists and physiotherapists, and first aiders from approved civil security associations with adequate first aid training.

From 18 January 2021, an PCR test of -72h is mandatory for all arrivals on French territory from Overseas France and foreign countries outside the European Union. In addition to the above certificate, you will also need to provide a declaration on your honour that you will isolate yourself for 7 days once in declaration on your honour then take a second PCR test at the end of this period of seven days.

No. As of 18 January 2021, only PCR tests are now allowed before boarding to Overseas France. 

The two tests currently used to detect COVID-19 are the antigen test and the PCR test. In both cases, a nasal swab is taken.

The antigen test looks for proteins found on the surface of the virus. These are only detectable when the virus is active. The results are rapid (under 1-2 hours max). 

The PCR test looks for traces of the virus in its genome. The test can tell whether or not a person is carrying the virus at the time the test is performed. A swab is taken, which is then sent to a laboratory and the results are generally available within 48 hours (or within 90 minutes for the rapid PCR tests), depending on the workload of the labs.

Please note that from Monday 18 January 2021, only PCR tests will be accepted for travel to the French Overseas Territories or Corsica. 

The list of international destinations accessible from France changes frequently. Consequently, we ask that you visit our information for travellers page, as well as the website of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. 

Visit the website of the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs

See the list of countries from which you can travel to France and the associated conditions
Download a travel certificate from the website of the Ministry of the Interior

If you have to travel, a sworn statement that you do not have symptoms of Covid-19 infection is required for all air travel, regardless of destination. This document, in addition to any medical certificates, must be given to your airline at the time of boarding. A model can be downloaded from the website of the Ministry of the Interior.
Please note that you may be asked for an additional certificate depending on the health conditions in force applied by the French State. To find out all the information concerning certificates and declarations, do not hesitate to consult our informations to passengers page, as well as your embassy and the France Diplomatie website.

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Paris Aéroport has implemented sanitary measures within its terminals to ensure that you can travel safely. 

We ask that you check in using the self-service kiosks and we are using detectors at security checkpoints to minimise physical contact. Floor markings are to be observed so as to comply with social distancing measures.

We are cleaning and disinfecting our facilities several times a day. We have also installed contactless hand sanitiser dispensers.

We use thermal cameras in Arrivals to carry out touch-free temperature checks. If your temperature is higher than 38 °C, we will offer you medical assistance.

Furthermore, to prevent gatherings of people, smoking areas, nurseries and places of worship have been temporarily closed.

See all of our sanitary measures for safe travel

Aside from the usual documents required for travel (tickets, identity documents, visas, ESTA, etc.), you must also have in your possession: 
- an official travel authorisation with supporting documentation. 
- a statutory declaration that you are not presenting any symptoms of Covid-19.

Depending on your destination, you may also be asked to take a test (PCR or antigen). To ensure you have everything you need to travel, please check with your airline and the public bodies (embassies, consulates, etc.) of the country to which you are travelling.
Throughout your journey, you will be expected to comply with transmission prevention measures: wear a mask (on the plane and inside and outside of the terminals), social distancing measures, regular hand washing, etc.
You will also see that numerous sanitary measures have been introduced within our terminals, such as floor markings and the availability of hand sanitiser dispensers. We have also amended our procedures, which now notably include the use of detectors at security checkpoints in order to minimise physical contact.

See all of the sanitary measures in place at Paris-CDG and Paris-Orly
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Download a travel certificate from the website of the Ministry of the Interior

Yes, you can still check in at the airport. Plastic screens have been installed for your protection. However, we ask that you use the self-service check-in kiosks wherever possible. An airline representative will be on hand should you need any help. 

However, to limit physical contact, we encourage you to check in online on your airline’s website.

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Yes, but only if the passenger is a minor, a disabled person or person with reduced mobility, or a vulnerable person. If you are travelling to the airport during curfew hours (20:00-06:00), you will need an official travel authorisation.
Consult all information for travellers on Covid-19
Download a travel certificate from the website of the Ministry of the Interior

No; several terminals at Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Orly have been temporarily closed.
Please contact your airline to confirm flight times and your departure or arrival terminal.

See the full list of terminals currently open on our “Information for travellers on Covid-19” page

Transit passengers with or without integrated transfer can find all of the information on the “Information for travellers on Covid-19” page

Yes, you can still travel with your pet.

See all information for travellers on Covid-19
Consult the list of formalities necessary for travelling with pets

In accordance with the French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC), we have adapted our security procedures to keep physical contact to a minimum.
As such, we are prioritising the use of metal detectors, shoe scanners and body scanners. We are also using single-use wipes when screening for explosives. Lastly, the security officers regularly change their gloves after inspecting cabin luggage.
See all sanitary measures in place at our terminals
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The opening of shops and restaurants at the Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Orly Airports are dependent on Government directives relating to public access buildings. 

See the full list of establishments on our page dedicated to the shops and restaurants available in our terminals

No; to avoid the gathering of people in confined spaces, the nurseries have been temporarily closed.
 
See all sanitary measures in place at our terminals

No; to avoid the gathering of people in confined spaces, the nurseries have been temporarily closed.

Check the list and location of pharmacies at our airports
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Yes. You must wear a mask both inside and outside of our terminals, as well as on board the aircraft, in accordance with the health recommendations of the French authorities.
Please note that only surgical masks are allowed on the aircraft; cloth masks are prohibited.
See all sanitary measures in place at our terminals