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Air France·SkyTeam
When Air France check-in opens, airport and bag drop cutoffs for domestic and international flights, and how early the gate closes.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
30 hours before departure — the earliest window of any major carrier, and worth using because free seat selection opens at the same moment.
30 minutes before departure within France.
60 minutes before departure.
60 minutes before long-haul departure.
Gates close 20 minutes before departure. Paris CDG requires substantial inter-terminal transit time; Terminal 2 is a cluster of separate halls, not one building.
airfrance.us and the Air France app handle changes, seat selection and refunds.
30 hours before departure — the earliest window of any major carrier, and worth using because free seat selection opens at the same moment.
Domestic: 30 minutes before departure within France. International: 60 minutes before departure. Bags: 60 minutes before long-haul departure.
Gates close 20 minutes before departure. Paris CDG requires substantial inter-terminal transit time; Terminal 2 is a cluster of separate halls, not one building.
Fare rules, baggage allowances and change policies differ by route and fare brand. Our consultants confirm the exact terms attached to your itinerary before you pay — and handle the change or refund if plans move.