In this video I walk you through my real-life “should we avoid Paris CDG?” experiment by testing Zurich Airport as an alternative for transatlantic flights. We’d noticed the flight prices out of Zurich were significantly cheaper than what we were seeing from Paris Charles de Gaulle, so I wanted to know: is it actually cheaper once you add in the cross-border logistics from Dijon? I break down the true costs and time involved getting from Dijon to Zurich Airport, including options like the TGV Lyria, plus the less-obvious extras that can sneak up on you—Swiss highway toll/vignette, fuel, and airport parking. The whole point is to help you compare the all-in cost (and hassle level) of departing from Zurich versus sticking with CDG. If you live in eastern France (or you’re willing to reposition for a better flight deal), this is the kind of practical, numbers-based planning that can save you money—and surprises—when you’re mapping out international travel from France.