Paris-Orly Airport is France's second major hub, located approximately 13 km south of Paris' center, closer to the city than Charles de Gaulle.
It primarily serves domestic and European flights, with a strong presence of low-cost carriers in addition to Air France.
How to get to Paris-Orly Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to ORY
Parking near Paris-Orly Airport
Official parking is available at each terminal.
Facilities are video-monitored; approximately 3-5 euros per hour, with discounted daily rates available.
How to get to Paris from ORY
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Paris: Charles de Gaulle Airport Private Roundtrip Transfer
Paris: Orly ORY Airport Private Transfer to/from City Center
Paris: CDG Airport Private Transfer 90-Minute Free Wait Included
Paris Transfer to or from CDG or Orly Airport
Car rental at Paris-Orly Airport
Leading car rental companies have counters at the airport.
A driver's license, passport, and credit card in the name of the driver are necessary for the deposit.
Hotels near Paris-Orly Airport
At the airport (Coeur d'Orly)
Internal moving walkway linking the hotel to Terminals 3 and 4 in about 5 minutes on foot.
Best for: anyone with an early-morning flight or a short layover who doesn't want to move from the terminal.
- Zero travel between hotel and gate, handy with heavy luggage
- Useful for anyone arriving late at night or departing at dawn
- Outside the hotel there's only the airport's commercial and office area
- Prices are typically higher than in the areas just outside the airport grounds
Recommended hotels
Rungis and Thiais
Taxi in 5-10 minutes from the terminal; the Hilton Garden Inn and Mercure also offer their own free shuttle.
Best for: anyone who wants to stay near the terminal with more space, parking and breakfast choice.
- The Hilton Garden Inn and Mercure have a free direct shuttle to the terminal
- More space and parking than at the properties inside the airport grounds
- The Brit Hotel in Thiais must be reached by taxi, with no shuttle of its own
- Industrial area tied to the Rungis market, little to do on foot in the evening
Recommended hotels
- Hilton Garden Inn Paris Orly Airport Free shuttle to the airport from 5:15 to 22:20 every day, handy for tight flight schedules. View availability
- Mercure Paris Orly Rungis Aéroport Free shuttle every hour from 5:30 to 23:00, useful for anyone flying outside peak hours. View availability
- Brit Hotel Paris Orly Rungis In Thiais, reception open round the clock and breakfast from 6, handy for anyone leaving early. View availability
Orly Town
The hotel's free shuttle to the terminal and the RER station, a few minutes by van.
Best for: anyone looking for a simple, affordable property with a direct shuttle, without the costs of the airport zone.
- The hotel's free shuttle to the airport and RER station
- More affordable prices than in the Rungis airport zone
- Residential town with little to do in the evening
- Less choice of restaurants than Rungis or Thiais
Recommended hotels
Antony and the Orlyval Station
From the RER B station at La Croix-de-Berny, one stop to Antony, then the Orlyval shuttle to the terminal: 30-35 minutes in total.
Best for: anyone who prefers the classic RER B plus Orlyval rail connection to a hotel shuttle.
- Antony is the hub where the Orlyval shuttle branches off from the RER B line
- Quiet residential district with good value for money
- You still need a change at Antony onto the Orlyval shuttle
- Less suitable with very heavy luggage or little time between connections
Recommended hotels
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
- lounges
- 5
- with Priority Pass
- 1
- paid entry
- from €36
- earliest opening
- 04:30
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminals, recently renovated into one unified building (Orly 1-2-3-4), are more compact than Charles de Gaulle. From check-in to the gate, the walk is typically 10–15 minutes.
It is advisable to arrive at the airport 2–3 hours before international flights.
Map of Paris-Orly Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Orly closer to central Paris than Charles de Gaulle?
Yes, it's about 13 km from the center compared to about 25 km for Charles de Gaulle, with generally shorter transfer times.
Q. How do you get to central Paris from Orly?
With the Orlyval automated shuttle to the Antony RER B station, from where you continue toward the center: total time roughly 30-35 minutes.
Q. Does Orly have many low-cost airlines?
Yes, alongside Air France it hosts a strong share of domestic and European traffic with several low-cost carriers.
Q. How much does a taxi from Orly to central Paris cost?
Official taxis apply a fixed regulated fare: 36 euros for the Rive Gauche, 45 euros for the Rive Droite, the same by day and by night.
Q. Which lounges accept Priority Pass?
Premium Traveller Lounge (Orly 1).
Q. How much does lounge access cost without a business class ticket?
The lowest entry price is €36, at Premium Traveller Lounge (Orly 1).
Q. What time does the first lounge open?
At 04:30: TAP Premium Lounge (Orly 1).
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
