Air France and Extime Travel have introduced Paris Stopover, a new service that allows connecting passengers to turn a layover into a short vacation in Paris and the surrounding region.
With France’s peak tourist season now in full swing, Air France and Extime Travel, Groupe ADP’s airport retail and hospitality brand dedicated to tourism experiences, are unveiling their new Paris Stopover offer.
This new service, designed and operated by Extime Travel, invites travelers to take advantage of their connection time to enjoy a unique opportunity to explore Paris and its surrounding region.
81% of Paris transit passengers interested with a stopover
With 50% of Air France customers arriving at Paris-Charles de Gaulle connecting to another destination, this service will provide visitors, particularly international travelers, with an all-in-one package experience. According to Extime, this represents a potential of 1.2 million travelers.
Air France customers can now choose, when booking their flight, to extend their stopover in Paris (on either the outbound or return journey) and book a package from Extime Travel to explore the capital and the treasures of the surrounding region.
Following their booking, Paris Stopover allows eligible Air France customers to choose from a range of packages designed by Extime Travel.
From transfers and accommodations to activities, Paris Stopover can be tailored to suit individual preferences and the length of the stopover, from one to four nights. The aim is to provide a seamless experience thanks to comprehensive support from Extime Travel throughout the experience.
Paris Stopover responds to strong customer demand. According to a study published by the Pégase Chair in April 2026, 81% of customers with a connection in Paris stated they were somewhat or very interested in the possibility of using their time between flights to leave the airport and explore Paris or other attractions near Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport.
This figure even rises to 92.3% among Brazilian customers and 90% among Indian customers, who have no longer been required to obtain a French airport transit visa since April 2026.
Paris Stopover highlights the attractiveness of Paris and France as a destination
Each package has been designed by Extime Travel to highlight the diverse sightseeing opportunities available in the French capital and surrounding region. With the Paris Must-See package, customers can explore the city’s iconic landmarks, from the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre Museum. With Disneyland Paris, they can enjoy a family getaway on the doorstep of Paris.
This service will soon be expanded with new premium experiences, as well as cultural, gastronomic, and festive excursions, to offer an even wider range of experiences that can be booked with Extime Travel. Air France and Extime Travel are also committed to promoting the neighboring areas around Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Each package offered by Extime Travel includes transfers, one or several nights’ accommodations in carefully selected four- or five-star hotels located in central Paris or at Disneyland Paris, as well as a selection of iconic experiences that can be tailored to the time travelers have available and their individual preferences.
The launch of this new offer marks a major milestone in the Connect France strategic partnership, signed in June 2025 by Air France-KLM and Groupe ADP, with the shared ambition of boosting the attractiveness and international influence of the Air France hub at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport, while capitalizing on the status of Paris and France as the world’s leading tourist destination.
With Paris Stopover, Paris-Charles de Gaulle claim to be the first major European hub to offer a unique tourism experience between flights. However, similar offers already exist between Turkish Airlines and Istanbul Airport. Airlines such as Icelandair or TAP Air Portugal propose also stop-over stays for their transfer passengers.
Paris Stopover is accessible to all Air France customers with a connection, regardless of their travel cabin—Economy, Premium, Business, or La Première—and can be booked with Extime Travel up to 48 hours before departure, subject to availability.
Offer dedicated to customers who have booked tickets including the Stopover option on the Air France website, with a minimum connection time of 27 hours.
