Your first international flight: a simple checklist
Passports, visas, arrival times and what to pack in your carry-on: the essentials, in order.
September 15, 2026, 6 min read
Paris Charles de Gaulle is the main international airport and home base of Air France. Orly, closer to the city, focuses on European and domestic flights.
Air France, Delta, United, American Airlines. Routes and schedules change, so search your dates to see who flies when.
April to June and September to October bring pleasant weather and fewer crowds than summer.
RER B trains run from Charles de Gaulle; Orlyval and buses serve Orly.
Passports, visas, arrival times and what to pack in your carry-on: the essentials, in order.
September 15, 2026, 6 min read
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