Airport Comparison

CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)vsSYD Sydney (Mascot)

Lounges at Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) compared side by side — lounge count, access programs, walk-in prices, and terminal coverage. All figures from Loungely's verified lounge data.

CDGParis (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)SYDSydney (Mascot)
Verified lounges78
Program-accessible77
Access programsAir France La Première, Flying Blue Gold, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Star Alliance GoldAir New Zealand, Airline Access, American Express, Emirates, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Visa Infinite
Paid walk-in lounges2
Walk-in price range$65–$70
Terminals covered43

CDG vs SYD lounges — frequently asked

Does CDG or SYD have more lounges?

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) has more — 8 verified lounges vs 7 at CDG. More lounges usually means a better chance of one matching your program or terminal.

Which lounge-access programs work at CDG vs SYD?

CDG: Air France La Première, Flying Blue Gold, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Star Alliance Gold. SYD: Air New Zealand, Airline Access, American Express, Emirates, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Visa Infinite. No overlapping programs — the card or membership you hold may only cover one of them.

Can I pay for walk-in lounge access at CDG or SYD?

CDG: no verified walk-in pricing. SYD: 2 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($65–$70). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.