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CDG Terminal 2E: how long is the security wait?

The numbers

For an international departure from CDG, our model's typical (median) security wait is about 14-19 minutes depending on time of day, rising to 26-36 minutes on a busier-than-usual (90th percentile) day - worse in the evening peak than early morning.

Terminal 2E specifically has a real-world reputation for longer queues than CDG's other terminals, since it's Air France/SkyTeam's main long-haul hall and handles a lot of simultaneous wide-body departures.

What this means for your leave time

Security is one of seven segments this app adds up - it's rarely the single biggest one, but at CDG evening peak it's a meaningfully larger slice than at most other airports. Check the full CDG guide for the complete door-to-gate picture.

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These are general, statistically-modelled estimates - not a guarantee. Always allow extra time for anything unusual, and check your airline's and airport's own current guidance.

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