You have one longer stage than usual Do not be discouraged, on the contrary, if that coincidence is economically convenient, choose anyway because you land in Parisstarting today there is one novelty which will give a twist to the experience and become the perfect opportunity for discover a new destination.
Paris stage is a new proposal signed by Air France and Extime Travelthe ADP Group’s airport retail and hospitality brand dedicated to tourism experiences, enabling travelers to transform their stopover into Paris-Charles de Gaulle in a real stay to discover the French capital and the surrounding region.
The initiative was created to meet the new needs of international tourism: more and more travelers want to fly optimize your time while traveling and add authentic experiences to your itinerary. It is not a coincidence that approx 50% of Air France customers arrival at Paris-Charles de Gaulle and in coincidence to another destination. Paris Stopover therefore allows you to experience the city even during a break between two flights, offering a comprehensive and customizable service.
How Paris Stopover works
But how does it work? Air France customers can choose Paris Stopover directly when you book your flightselect the option to extend the stage to Parisboth during the outward and return journey. Paris Stopover is accessible to all connecting Air France customers, regardless of the travel class chosen and the service can be booked via Extime Travel. up to 48 hours before of departure, subject to availability. The offer is dedicated to passengers who have purchased a ticket with the Stopover option on the Air France website and are waiting for the minimum connection time of 27 hours.
After booking the flight, travelers can access the packages created by Extime Travebuild a tailor-made experience based on the length of the stopover, with stay which may vary from one to four nights. The offer includes various solutions combining organized transfers, attractions, accommodation in carefully selected four or five star hotels, activities and customizable tourist experiences.
Among the first proposals available is the “Paris Must-See” Package.designed for those who visit the French capital for the first time and want to discover a little of theirs the most famous symbolsfrom the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre Museum. For those traveling with the family, however, the package dedicated to Disneyland® Paris offers the possibility to experience a magical interlude in the outskirts of the city.
An important innovation, especially in view of a study published by the Chaire Pégase company in April 2026, which shows how even 81% of passengers with a connecting flight in Paris are interested in the possibility of leave the airport during the layover to explain Paris. A fact that confirms, among other things, the growing interest in the phenomenon of layover tripor the possibility of including an intermediate stage in an international journey.
Discover Paris and France in a few hours
With Paris Stopover, Air France and Extime Travel aim to enhance not only the most famous attractions of the capital, but also the cultural and touristic heritage of the surrounding region. In the coming months the catalog will be expanded with new premium proposals and itineraries dedicated to different interests: from gastronomic experiences to cultural visits, from excursions to festive activities, up to exclusive itineraries designed for those who want to experience Paris in a more authentic way.
The launch of Paris Stopover also represents a new stage of the “Connect France” strategic partnership, signed in June 2025 by Air France-KLM and Groupe ADP with the aim of strengthening the international role of the Paris-Charles de Gaulle hub and consolidating the attractiveness France as the first tourist destination in the world.