Paris airport fees: what you pay at CDG
At Charles de Gaulle every charge is built into the ticket. The French state's solidarity tariff, part of the tax on air passenger transport, has been €7.40 for short-haul, €15 for medium-haul and €40 for long-haul economy since 1 March 2025, with higher rates for premium service. The same tax carries a civil aviation tariff and a security tariff, which rose on 1 July 2026. Paris Aéroport adds its own passenger charge. Exact 2026 amounts for CDG's security and airport charges were not confirmed.
Every charge at this airport
| Charge | Amount | Who pays | How it is paid | Set by | Collected by / goes to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solidarity tariff (tax on air passenger transport) Rates from 1 March 2025. Bands: up to 1,000 km, 1,000 to 5,500 km, over 5,500 km. 1,2 | €7.40 short-haul, €15 medium-haul, €40 long-haul (standard). €30, €80, €120 with additional service | Passengers departing France on commercial flights | Inside the ticket | French government (Finance Act 2025) | Airlines, for the French state | In force |
| Civil aviation tariff (tax on air passenger transport) Figures come from an airline fare example, not an official rate table. 2 | Example in Air France KLM fare breakdown: €5.14 to Nice, €9.25 to New York | Departing passengers | Inside the ticket | French government | Airlines, for the French state | Unconfirmed |
| Security and safety tariff (T2S, tax on air passenger transport) Rates rose from 1 July 2026 under an order of 30 April 2026. The new CDG rate was not found. Class 1 airports carry a rate of €3.30 to €11.80 plus other components. 2,3,4 | Rate set per airport. Air France KLM example shows €13.05 at CDG | Departing passengers. Transfer passengers get a 72% discount | Inside the ticket | French government (DGAC rates by order) | Airlines, for the French state | Unconfirmed |
| Airport equalisation surcharge (péréquation aéroportuaire) Part of the security and safety tariff. 3 | €1.35 | Departing passengers, transfer passengers exempt | Inside the ticket | French government | Airlines, for the French state | In force |
| Paris Aéroport passenger charge (airport charge) Example amounts from an airline fare breakdown. Official 2026 tariff not opened. 2 | Air France KLM example: €12.83 to Nice, €29.71 to New York | Departing passengers | Inside the ticket | Aéroports de Paris | Airlines, for Aéroports de Paris | Unconfirmed |
| Airport noise tax (TNSA) Varies by aircraft. Example only. 2 | Air France KLM example: €0.48 to Nice, €0.12 to New York | Departing passengers | Inside the ticket | French government | Airlines, for the French state | Unconfirmed |
Evidence summary: 4 linked sources, 2 charges confirmed in force, 4 unconfirmed. Suspended and proposed charges are not treated as payable now.
How to pay
- All French taxes and Paris Aéroport charges are added to the fare at booking.
- There is no cash departure tax at CDG.
What this page does not cover
This page does not cover visa fees and is not legal advice. Fees change: check the date above and your ticket receipt before you travel.
Common questions
What is the French solidarity tax on flights from Paris?
Since 1 March 2025 it is €7.40 for short-haul, €15 for medium-haul and €40 for long-haul in standard economy service, collected in the ticket.
Do transfer passengers at CDG pay the security tax?
They pay a reduced rate. French rules give transfer passengers a 72% discount on the security and safety tariff.
Sources
- Air Charter Association: French Solidarity Tax guidance (February 2025)
- Air France KLM: fare and tax breakdown sheet (2025)
- French Ministry of Ecological Transition: Notice on the security and safety tariff, July 2026
- Lexis Veille: Rise in airport security taxes from 1 July 2026
Change log
- : Page published. Figures checked against the sources listed.