CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Traffic Cameras
Monitor real-time traffic cameras around Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) — the world's 14th busiest airport with 70.29 million passengers in 2024. Track the A1 and A3 autoroutes, RER B train, and the free CDGVAL automated shuttle connecting all terminals on TrafficVision.Live.
VIEW CDG CAMERAS →Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) served 70,290,260 passengers in 2024 per Wikipedia's Charles de Gaulle Airport entry — the world's 14th busiest airport and Europe's third busiest (after Heathrow and Istanbul). Located in Roissy-en-France approximately 25 km northeast of Paris, CDG is accessed via the A1 autoroute (Paris-Lille motorway), A3 autoroute, and the N104 Francilienne ring road. Per Paris Aéroport, the RER B commuter rail stops at two airport stations: Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 1 (for Terminals 1 and 3) and Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 (for Terminal 2). The free CDGVAL automated shuttle runs every 4 minutes from 04:00 to 01:00 per Wikipedia — connecting Terminal 1, parking lot PR, Aéroport CDG 1 RER station, parking lot PX, and the Aéroport CDG 2 TGV and RER station between Terminals 2C, 2D, 2E, and 2F. Sytadin and France's DIR (Direction Interdépartementale des Routes) operate extensive motorway camera coverage around CDG.
CDG Approach Coverage
A1 Autoroute (Paris-Lille)
Primary CDG motorway
A1 runs directly past CDG — Exit 5 serves Terminal 1 and Terminals 2A-2F, Exit 6 serves Terminal 2G.
A3 Autoroute
Alternative Paris approach
A3 feeds CDG from eastern Paris suburbs — connects to A1 near the airport.
N104 Francilienne
Paris region ring road
N104 is the outer Paris ring — critical for suburban and regional access to CDG.
RER B Commuter Rail
Direct Paris rail
Per Paris Aéroport, serves both Aéroport CDG 1 (Terminals 1, 3) and Aéroport CDG 2 (Terminal 2). Direct to Gare du Nord, Châtelet-Les Halles, Denfert-Rochereau.
TGV Aéroport CDG 2
High-speed rail gateway
Direct TGV service from Lyon, Marseille, Brussels, Amsterdam — no need to transit Paris.
CDGVAL People Mover
Free 4-min inter-terminal shuttle
Per Wikipedia, runs 04:00 - 01:00 every 4 minutes. Connects T1, T3, RER stations, T2 parking, and TGV station.
Major Events Affecting CDG Traffic
- Paris Fashion Week (Feb + Sep) — major international arrival peak
- Roland-Garros / French Open (May-June) — tennis tourism surge
- Tour de France (July) — multi-week French tourism wave
- 2026 UEFA European Championship venues (if France hosts)
- Tour de France Grand Départ 2026 (if France hosts)
- Bastille Day (July 14) — French national holiday
- Fashion industry events — Paris Fashion Week, Haute Couture
- Cannes Film Festival (May, indirect) — multi-day CDG international arrivals
- Rail strikes (periodic) — produce major road pressure on A1/A3
- Winter storms + fog — December-February visibility impacts
Pro Tip: TGV Direct + CDGVAL Beats Transit Through Paris
If you're traveling between CDG and southern France, Belgium, or the Netherlands, the TGV station at Aéroport CDG 2 provides direct high-speed service to Lyon, Marseille, Brussels, and Amsterdam per Wikipedia — no need to transit through central Paris. From TGV CDG 2, the free CDGVAL shuttle connects all terminals every 4 minutes (04:00-01:00), making inter-terminal transfers straightforward. For Paris-bound travelers, RER B remains the standard — Gare du Nord in about 35 minutes.
For Paris visitors, see our France traffic cameras guide and Île-de-France guide.
Track CDG Airport Traffic
Browse live Sytadin camera feeds covering every A1, A3, and N104 approach to CDG.
VIEW CDG CAMERAS →How many passengers use CDG annually?
70,290,260 passengers in 2024 per Wikipedia's Charles de Gaulle Airport entry — making CDG the world's 14th busiest airport and Europe's third busiest (after Heathrow and Istanbul).
Is there a train from CDG to Paris?
Yes. Per Paris Aéroport, the RER B stops at two CDG stations: Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 1 (Terminals 1, 3) and Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 (Terminal 2). Direct service to Gare du Nord, Châtelet-Les Halles, and Denfert-Rochereau. Journey time to Gare du Nord is approximately 35 minutes.
What is CDGVAL?
Per Wikipedia, CDGVAL is CDG's free automated people mover — a shuttle train connecting Terminal 1, Terminal 2, parking lots, the Aéroport CDG 1 and 2 RER stations, and the TGV station. Runs every 4 minutes from 04:00 to 01:00.
Are Paris traffic cameras free to view?
Yes. Every camera on TrafficVision.Live is free with no account required. We aggregate publicly operated Sytadin (Île-de-France traffic) and DIR feeds covering the A1, A3, and N104 autoroutes around CDG.
Can I catch a TGV directly from CDG?
Yes. Per Wikipedia, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV station provides direct TGV (high-speed rail) service to Lyon, Marseille, Brussels, and Amsterdam — eliminating the need to transit through Paris Gare du Nord or Gare de Lyon.
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