France: airport fees and taxes
We cover 1 airport in France. Each section below summarises the charges. Open the airport page for how to pay, the sources and the change log.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (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.
| Charge | Amount | Who pays | How paid | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solidarity tariff (tax on air passenger transport) | €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 | In force |
| Civil aviation tariff (tax on air passenger transport) | Example in Air France KLM fare breakdown: €5.14 to Nice, €9.25 to New York | Departing passengers | Inside the ticket | Unconfirmed |
| Security and safety tariff (T2S, tax on air passenger transport) | Rate set per airport. Air France KLM example shows €13.05 at CDG | Departing passengers. Transfer passengers get a 72% discount | Inside the ticket | Unconfirmed |
| Airport equalisation surcharge (péréquation aéroportuaire) | €1.35 | Departing passengers, transfer passengers exempt | Inside the ticket | In force |
| Paris Aéroport passenger charge (airport charge) | Air France KLM example: €12.83 to Nice, €29.71 to New York | Departing passengers | Inside the ticket | Unconfirmed |
| Airport noise tax (TNSA) | Air France KLM example: €0.48 to Nice, €0.12 to New York | Departing passengers | Inside the ticket | Unconfirmed |
Last checked 19 October 2026. Full page and sources