Paris Orly Airport (ORY)

Terminal Orly — New Unified Terminal (2024)

The historic Orly-Sud and Orly-Ouest terminal buildings, which dated from the 1960s–1970s and had become increasingly congested and outdated, were demolished and replaced by the new Terminal Orly, which opened in April 2024. The €1.8 billion reconstruction project was one of the largest airport redevelopment projects in French history and was completed in phases over several years while operations continued. The new terminal is a single, connected building covering approximately 270,000 sq m, designed by the architecture firm ADP Ingénierie, with natural light, sustainable design features, and a significantly improved passenger flow.

• Structure: Four halls (Hall 1–4) within a single connected building; Halls 1–2 (south wing) and Halls 3–4 (north wing) correspond approximately to the former Orly-Sud and Orly-Ouest footprints
• Capacity: 40 million passengers per year (design)
• Metro Line 14: Station integrated at Level -1 (basement), connecting to central Paris
• OrlyVal: Still operational; connected via covered walkway from the terminal

Airlines by Hall

• Hall 1 (South/International): Air France (international, long-haul), Air Algérie, Royal Air Maroc, Tunisair, Air Mauritius, Air Madagascar
• Hall 2 (South/Domestic & French Overseas): Air France domestic (Toulouse, Nice, Bordeaux, Lyon, Marseille, Biarritz), Air France to French overseas territories (Martinique, Guadeloupe, Réunion, French Guiana, New Caledonia)
• Hall 3 (North): Transavia France (primary hub), easyJet (major base), Vueling, Iberia Express
• Hall 4 (North): Remaining LCC and charter operations; seasonal carriers

Lounges

• Air France Salon (Hall 1, airside) — For Air France business class, Flying Blue Platinum/Gold, SkyTeam Elite Plus. Hot buffet, bar, La Première private room (first class).
• Aspire Lounge (Hall 3, airside) — Priority Pass, Lounge Key, DragonPass; walk-in ~€40. Good food and bar offering. Popular with Transavia/easyJet passengers who have lounge access.
• No1 Lounges Orly (Hall 1 and Hall 3) — Independent lounges; Priority Pass eligible; pay-per-use from €35–45.

Facilities

• Duty-free (Lagardère/Relay): cosmetics, spirits, tobacco, confectionery; largest store in Hall 1 international departures
• Luxury retail: L'Oréal Paris, Guerlain, Longchamp, Swarovski in the new terminal's commercial gallery
• Dining: Paul (boulangerie), McDonald's, Brioche Dorée, Starbucks, La Bonne Franquette (French brasserie), Illy Coffee, Burger King. Limited late-night options.
• Baby care rooms: all halls; family security lanes available
• Prayer room: Hall 1 (airside) and Hall 3 (airside)
• Medical centre: Hall 1 Level 0; pharmacy (Pharmacie de l'Aéroport) in departures
• Left luggage: Hall 1 arrivals level
• SNCF rail ticket office: Hall 3 departures (buy TGV/Intercité tickets for onward French travel)

Getting to and from Paris Orly Airport (ORY)

Orly's proximity to central Paris (14 km) makes it more accessible than CDG for most central city locations. The main public transport options involve the OrlyVal automated metro connecting to RER B, plus buses and taxis. A major upgrade — the Grand Paris Express Line 14 extension directly to Orly — was inaugurated in June 2024, dramatically improving direct metro access.

Metro Line 14 (Grand Paris Express) — Direct to Orly

The extension of Paris Metro Line 14 to Orly Airport opened in June 2024, providing the first direct metro connection between central Paris and Orly without requiring a change:

• Orly Airport → Aéroport d'Orly station → Olympiades → Gare de Lyon → Châtelet-Les Halles → Saint-Lazare → Porte de Clichy
• Journey time: Orly to Gare de Lyon ~20 minutes; to Châtelet-Les Halles ~25 minutes; to Saint-Lazare ~30 minutes
• Frequency: Every 2–3 minutes at peak; every 4–5 minutes off-peak
• Operating hours: ~05:30–01:15 (Mon–Thu, Sun); 05:30–02:15 (Fri–Sat)
• Fare: Standard Paris zone fare — €2.15 single with Navigo Easy or Navigo pass; or included in multi-day Paris Visite passes. An ORY-specific supplement of €2.60 applies above zone 2 (total ~€4.75 to central Paris zones 1–2). Check RATP website for current ticketing.
• Station is directly integrated into the new Terminal Orly building (Level -1)
• Fully accessible (lifts, wide doors)

OrlyVal + RER B (older option, still running)

The traditional OrlyVal automated shuttle + RER B connection remains available as an alternative for passengers heading to northern Paris, CDG connection, or the Latin Quarter:

• OrlyVal from terminal to Antony station (~8 min); then RER B to Saint-Michel Notre-Dame (~20 min), Châtelet (~25 min), Gare du Nord (~35 min)
• Combined fare: approximately €12.10 (~€12.10) for OrlyVal + RER B to central Paris
• Useful for CDG connection (RER B runs direct to CDG T2 and T3)
• OrlyVal runs 06:00–23:15; frequency every 4–7 minutes

RER C (Pont de Rungis)

• Free shuttle bus (navette gratuite) from terminal to Pont de Rungis RER C station (~10 min bus + ~35 min train to central Paris)
• Fare: standard zone C ticket ~€4.50 (~€4.50)
• Less convenient than Line 14 for most destinations; useful for Left Bank destinations (Champ de Mars, Invalides)

Bus — Orlybus & RATP

• Orlybus (RATP line 183): Runs from airport to Denfert-Rochereau (Metro 4/6, RER B) in ~30 min; €10.30 single; every 15–20 min; 06:00–00:30
• Le Bus Direct line 1: Connects Orly to Montparnasse, Gare de Lyon, Gare de l'Est, and CDG; approximately €17 one-way, €26 return. Popular for passengers with luggage avoiding metro stairs.
• Night bus N22 (Noctilien): Serves Orly overnight (00:30–05:30) to central Paris; ~€2.15 with Navigo / €2.15 single

Taxi

• Official taxis from the designated rank outside the terminal (arrivals level, clearly signposted)
• Fixed rates apply for Paris taxis to/from Orly (regulated since 2016):
• Right Bank (1st–8th arr., Gare du Nord, Gare de l'Est etc.): €35 fixed (~€35)
• Left Bank (5th–15th arr., Montparnasse, Eiffel Tower area): €30 fixed (~€30)
• Night rate (17:00–09:00 Mon–Sat, and Sundays/holidays all day): +15% surcharge
• Journey time: 20–40 minutes depending on traffic (avoid 07:30–09:30 and 17:00–19:30)

Ride-Sharing (Uber & Bolt)

• Uber and Bolt operate from designated PHV zones outside arrivals
• UberX to central Paris: €25–45 (~€25–45) depending on time and surge
• Bolt typically 10–15% cheaper than Uber; useful for off-peak journeys
• Paris taxi fixed rates are often competitive with or cheaper than Uber in off-peak conditions

Car Rental

• Avis, Hertz, Europcar, Budget, Sixt, Enterprise, National at the terminal arrivals level
• Access via A106/A6 motorways to central Paris; Périphérique (ring road) well-signposted from airport

Hotels Connected / Adjacent to Orly

• Hilton Paris Orly Airport ★★★★ — Directly connected to the terminal via covered walkway (Hall 2 exit). Rates from €120–220/night (~€120–220). Restaurant, bar, pool. Only hotel with direct terminal access.
• Mercure Paris Orly Rungis ★★★★ — 5-min shuttle; free 24h service. Rates from €90–160/night (~€90–160). Pool.
• ibis Paris Orly Rungis ★★★ — Budget, 10-min shuttle. Rates from €65–100/night (~€65–100). Reliable ibis standard.

Hotels 5–15 km

• Novotel Paris Orly Rungis ★★★★ — 5 km; free shuttle. Rates €95–160/night. Pool, restaurant.
• ibis Styles Orly ★★★ — Budget-friendly option. Rates from €55–90/night.
• Kyriad Paris Orly Aéroport ★★★ — Budget. Rates from €50–85/night; shuttle available.

City-Side Options (via Metro Line 14)

With Metro Line 14 now running direct to central Paris in 25–30 minutes, many travellers prefer staying in Paris itself rather than near the airport. The 14th arrondissement (Montparnasse, Denfert-Rochereau area) is particularly convenient — served by both Line 14 and the Orlybus.

Parking at Paris Orly Airport

• Pre-book at parisaeroport.fr for discounts of 15–25%
• EV charging stations in P0 and P2 (Driveco and TotalEnergies chargers; 7–22 kW)
• Valet parking available from €55/day; pre-booking essential
• Express drop-off (dépose minute): free 15 minutes in front of terminal; clearly marked lanes

WiFi

Free unlimited WiFi is available throughout the new Terminal Orly under the network "Paris Aéroport WiFi". No registration required — connect and accept terms. Good speeds (30–50 Mbps typical). Available pre- and post-security. Same network branding as CDG.

Lounges

• Air France Salon (Hall 1, international airside) — AF business/first, Flying Blue Gold/Platinum, SkyTeam Elite Plus. Premium French food and wine, showers, business centre.
• Aspire Lounge (Hall 3, airside) — Priority Pass, DragonPass, Lounge Key; walk-in ~€40. Best option for Transavia/easyJet passengers with lounge access.
• No1 Lounges (Hall 1 and Hall 3) — Independent; Priority Pass eligible; walk-in ~€35–45. Basic but functional.

Shopping

• Duty-free in all halls: cosmetics (Chanel, Dior, Guerlain, Lancôme), spirits (Cognac, Champagne, wine), tobacco
• Lagardère Duty Free is the main operator — competitive on French luxury goods
• French specialty: Fauchon, Hédiard-style gourmet products available; macarons, fois gras, French chocolate
• Longchamp Paris leather goods — excellent for last-minute French gifts

Dining

• Paul boulangerie: best option for authentic French breakfast (croissants, pain au chocolat from ~€2.50); multiple locations
• La Bonne Franquette (Hall 1 airside): proper French brasserie; steak-frites ~€22, plat du jour ~€16
• Burger King, McDonald's, Brioche Dorée (24-hour in Hall 3)
• Starbucks, Illy, Costa Coffee available throughout

Medical & Accessibility

• Medical centre: Hall 1 Level 0 (24/7 for emergencies; staffed 07:00–22:00 for consultations)
• Pharmacy: in the terminal shopping gallery (07:00–21:00)
• PRM assistance: request via your airline at least 48 hours before travel; free mobility assistance available at all points in the terminal
• Fully accessible new terminal with lifts, tactile floor guidance, hearing loops

Currency Exchange & ATMs

• Travelex and Calforex counters in arrivals and departures (Hall 1 and Hall 3)
• ATMs (BNP Paribas, Société Générale, Crédit Agricole) throughout terminal; accept all major cards
• Use ATMs for best euro rates; airport exchange counter spreads typically 8–12%

Luggage Storage

• Bagages du Monde / Consigne Aéroport in Hall 1 arrivals: €12–15/bag/24 hrs. Open 05:30–22:00.
• Radical Storage partner locations in Paris city centre for longer storage

Smoking

Paris Orly is fully non-smoking indoors. Designated outdoor smoking areas at terminal ground level (landside). No airside smoking areas. E-cigarettes not permitted inside terminal buildings.

Prayer Room

Multi-faith prayer rooms (salles de prière) available in Hall 1 and Hall 3 (airside). Open 24/7; ablution facilities adjacent.

Hub and Base Airlines

• Transavia France (SkyTeam — Air France Group LCC) — Primary hub; operates 100+ routes across Europe, North Africa, Middle East, and Canary Islands. Dominant carrier at Hall 3. No lounge product but rapid boarding turnarounds.
• Air France (SkyTeam) — Domestic hub and French overseas territories (DOM-TOM); also selected medium/long-haul international from Hall 1. Heavily dominant on Paris–Toulouse, Paris–Nice, Paris–Bordeaux corridors.
• easyJet — Major LCC base; primarily European short-haul from Hall 3. Routes to UK, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal.

Major Airlines by Alliance

SkyTeam: Air France, Transavia (associate), Air Algérie (associate), Royal Air Maroc (associate), KLM (codeshare)

oneworld: Iberia (limited), Vueling

Unaligned/LCC: easyJet, Ryanair (selected), Volotea, ASL Airlines, Corsair, Air Caraïbes

Top Routes from ORY

Distances from Paris Orly Airport

Paris Orly Airport Traffic Statistics

France's #2 airport (after CDG at ~67M in 2024). European ranking: approximately #15–18. Orly notably closed completely from April to June 2020 during COVID — the only major European airport to close entirely. It was the first to reopen after CDG remained operational throughout. Aircraft movements: approximately 200,000–210,000/year (2024). Cargo: minimal (~15,000 tonnes/year) — Orly is purely passenger-focused. Busiest routes: domestic France (Toulouse, Nice, Marseille, Bordeaux) and North Africa (Algeria, Morocco) consistently dominate traffic.