Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Schengen/Landside)
Paris Charles de Gaulle · Paris
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At a glance
One of six lounges in Terminal 1, ranking 2nd among them. An alliance lounge with room to get work done in peace, food and drink worth arriving early for, and showers worth building a layover around. It seats around 220, runs a full bar, and has two shower suites to freshen up in. It was last refreshed in 2019. Among the best lounges we track: worth a longer connection. Recorded access options include Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access — Star Alliance Gold or business/first on a same-day Star Alliance flight. Entry conditions and availability apply.
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How it worksWho gets in
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Entry and guest policy
Star Alliance business/first passengers; Star Alliance Gold: 1 guest on a Star Alliance flight the same day.
Location & opening hours
Paris Charles de Gaulle · Terminal 1
The original Star Alliance lounge on level 10 of the Terminal 1 central building, landside (before the satellite security checkpoints). Since the new non-Schengen lounge opened in October 2023 it serves Schengen departures (gates 50-78) and lounge-membership holders from any gate; allow time to reach your satellite afterwards. Two shower suites on the lower level; outdoor patio.
- Opening hours
- Hours not confirmed
- Local time · Europe/Paris
- Lounge history
Renovated 2019
Editorial ratings
14 of 15 metrics scored. The score is the average of the rated metrics; unrated areas are not included.
What a 5 means for each metric
- Seating & comfort
- plenty of comfortable seats, easy to find one
- Quiet
- calm enough to work, read, or nap
- Space
- never feels packed, even at peak
- Food
- real meals, fresh and varied
- Drinks & bar
- good pours, real selection, no nickel-and-diming
- Coffee
- barista-made, not a push-button machine
- Wi-Fi
- fast and reliable for video calls
- Power outlets
- an outlet at every seat
- Workspace
- desks, quiet rooms, phone booths
- Showers
- clean, available without a long wait
- Restrooms
- clean, plentiful, well kept
- Cleanliness
- tables bussed fast, nothing sticky
- Staff & service
- attentive, friendly, quick
- Views & light
- tarmac views, natural light
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Quick answers
Who can get into Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Schengen/Landside)?
Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Schengen/Landside) lists access through Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access (Star Alliance Gold or business/first on a same-day Star Alliance flight). Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Star Alliance business/first passengers; Star Alliance Gold: 1 guest on a Star Alliance flight the same day.
Where is Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Schengen/Landside)?
Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Schengen/Landside) is in Terminal 1 at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). The original Star Alliance lounge on level 10 of the Terminal 1 central building, landside (before the satellite security checkpoints). Since the new non-Schengen lounge opened in October 2023 it serves Schengen departures (gates 50-78) and lounge-membership holders from any gate; allow time to reach your satellite afterwards. Two shower suites on the lower level; outdoor patio.
Does Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Schengen/Landside) have showers and a bar?
Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Schengen/Landside) has 2 shower suites, a full bar and seating for about 220.
How good is Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Schengen/Landside)?
Lounge Frog rates Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Schengen/Landside) 4.7 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
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Traveller reviews
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From the news desk
Coverage
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