Terminal 2

T2 sits about a 3–5 minute walk from T1

Terminal 2 at Beauvais covers roughly 7,300 m², so it feels slightly roomier than T1’s 6,800 m² shed but still runs on the same low-cost template. Wizz Air Malta uses T2, along with some non-Ryanair low-cost flights, while most Ryanair departures still go from T1. Walking between the terminals takes only a few minutes on a marked path outside, so people often arrive on the Paris shuttle by T1 and then walk over to T2 with bags.

Layout and check-in: compact and basic

Landside in T2 you get a small check-in hall with a handful of desks that open around 2 hours before departure for Wizz and other low-cost carriers. Security sits directly behind check-in, and lines can spike past 30–40 minutes when two flights close in time. Arrivals feed into a tight baggage space near the same hall, which can clog quickly if two planes land within about 20 minutes.

Security timing and walking distances

Because T2 is so small, walking from the entrance to the furthest gate usually takes under 5 minutes at a normal pace. Regulars with hand luggage only often turn up 60–90 minutes before departure and still feel comfortable clearing security. On peak mornings with multiple Wizz departures, give yourself at least 90 minutes so a slow security lane or ID check doesn’t turn into a sprint to the gate.

Gate area and seating realities

Past security, the gate zone resembles T1: open space, simple metal or plastic seats, and not enough of them for a fully loaded A320 or two. Reviews regularly mention people sitting on the floor near power strips because seats go fast once boarding for a second flight starts. The slightly larger footprint means T2 feels less packed than T1 on many days, but during a double departure wave it still edges into standing-room only territory.

Power outlets and things with plugs

Power outlets in the T2 gate zone run scarce, with only a few wall sockets visible along some pillars and side walls. Regulars mention charging phones landside near check-in, where a short row of wall sockets sits along one side of the hall, before going through security. Bringing a fully charged power bank saves you from fighting over the one free plug near a Relay shelf or boarding door.

Food and drink: basic low-cost spread

T2’s food options cluster around four names: Bistro Berlin, Le Petit Restaurant, Bar Lounge, and Trib’s, all after security. Prices fall in standard French-airport-low-cost territory, with sandwiches easily hitting 7–9 € and soft drinks around 3–4 €. Bistro Berlin leans into sausage, fries, and beer; Le Petit Restaurant pushes simple hot dishes and pastries; Bar Lounge covers basic draughts and spirits; Trib’s handles grab-and-go snacks and bottled drinks.

What to buy and what to skip

If you want something hot, Bistro Berlin’s currywurst or bratwurst plates usually beat the microwaved pasta trays at Le Petit Restaurant on taste for roughly the same price, around 10–13 € depending on sides. Coffee is drinkable at both Le Petit Restaurant and Trib’s, but don’t expect specialty shots; just order a straightforward espresso or café crème. Bar Lounge makes sense only if you really want a pre-flight beer and don’t mind paying 7–8 € for it.

Shops and last-minute items

Relay sits airside in T2 and functions as your main shop for magazines, snacks, and a few travel basics like plug adapters and phone cables. It stocks French and some English-language newspapers, plus standard chocolate bars and water. Prices run higher than town, but if you forgot a charging cable or need a 4–5 € bottle of sunscreen before a beach trip, this is where you find it.

Using both terminals to your advantage

Because the Paris shuttle bus stops by T1, many T2 passengers get dropped there, meet friends in that landside hall, and then walk over to T2 around 30–40 minutes before security. Some regulars even pick whichever terminal looks less crowded from outside, sit there for a bit with their own food, and then cross over to the correct terminal once online departures boards show “boarding soon” for their flight. Walking between T1 and T2 usually takes under 5 minutes if you are not dragging oversized luggage.

Ground transport and the Paris shuttle

From T2 arrivals, you follow signs toward the shared bus park between the terminals, about a 3–6 minute walk, for the shuttle to Porte Maillot in Paris. Many frequent flyers buy shuttle tickets online in advance so they can move straight from baggage claim out to the bus lane without queueing at a kiosk. The ride to Paris typically clocks in at about 75 minutes depending on traffic on the A16 and into the city.

Watch out for signage and crowding

First-timers sometimes step into the wrong building because T1 and T2 entrances sit relatively close and the external signs can be easy to miss in the dark or rain. If you arrive on the Paris bus, double-check the airline board: Wizz Air Malta and non-Ryanair flights usually list under T2, while most Ryanair stays in T1. Inside T2, congestion hits hardest around the baggage belt when two aircraft unload close together, so if you are meeting someone, pick a spot just outside arrivals instead of right by the belt.

Practical tip

Charge your devices landside in T2 near check-in, grab any snacks you want from Trib’s or Relay in one go, and then head to the gate about 40 minutes before departure so you are seated before the crowd builds.