Paris Orly Airport (ORY) Flights & Flight Status

Located just 13 km south of Paris, Paris Orly Airport (ORY) is the second most important air transport hub in the city after Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Now with a brand-new metro line extension, you can reach Orly from the city centre of Paris within 25 minutes.

I lived in Paris for many years and this has been my go-to airport throughout, particularly for domestic flights and European travel—it’s fantastic with great coffee and pastries, a little shopping and absolute ease of use. Now that it is even more accessible, I am sure it will become other people’s favourite Paris airport, too.

Terminals at Paris Orly

Paris Orly Airport has four terminals. What was previously known as West Terminal has now split into two—Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Terminal 3 is one of the latest terminals to open and acts as a junction between the other terminals, allowing you to reach them all on foot under the same roof. Finally, Terminal 4 is what was once known as South Terminal.

If you need to travel between terminals but can’t walk the full distance (or just don’t want to), take the OrlyVal connector train. It stops at all four terminals.

How to get to Orly with public transportation

Thanks to the new metro line, this has never been easier. If you want the most convenient option and you’re coming from central Paris, the Metro 14 line runs from Saint-Denis–Playel in just 25 minutes with various stops en route.

There are plans for the Metro 18 line to connect other parts of the city to Orly in the future, too. There is also a tramline—T7—that connects Terminal 4 to the Paris Metro 7 line. Once on the 7 you can connect to just about any part of Paris served by the Metro.

If you prefer a proper train, there is OrlyVal (the same that connects the four terminals at Orly). This train leads to Antony train station, which is where you can take the RER B train to Châtelet Les Halles in 25 minutes and Gare du Nord in 28 minutes.

There is also a shuttle bus service between Orly airport and Place Denfert-Rochereau, which takes roughly 30 minutes. At this station you can connect with the RER B train, plus the Metro 4 and 6 lines. It runs from 5:35 am to 12:30 am every day.

And lastly, if you’re heading to Disneyland Paris, you can take the Magical Shuttle directly to the park in just 45 minutes. At Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 you’ll find the shuttle pick-up outside of Exit 15a at Stop 15. From Terminal 4 head to Stop 3 after Exit 47d. Or just follow the Mickey Mouse signs in the terminals.

This airport has clear signage throughout, so follow signs for public transport and you can easily make your way to your choice. Of course, you can also hop in a taxi right outside each terminal, and there are zones for rideshare pick-ups, too.

Car rental and parking at ORY

Each terminal has its own set of car rental offices and they are all open from just before the first flight of the morning until just after the last flight of the night. When booking online you can specify which terminal you will be flying into and select your car pick up from there. Most major international brands are present.

If you’re driving to the airport and need to park your car, there are many different parking options at Orly. There is economy parking with a free shuttle to the terminals, but there are also parking lots in each of the terminals so you can walk to any check-in easily. There are also premium lots, but these are just closer to the elevators and come with extra security.

All of these are clearly marked when driving into the airport and you can prepay or pay at the gates to get into any of them. If you need valet, you can enter at P2 parking and get the service you’re looking for. Electric vehicle charging spots are also available.

Shopping at Orly

In true French flair, the airport has all the fabulous brands that you can dream of from Celine and Chanel to Cartier and Dior. All four terminals are extremely well-stocked with shopping opportunities, and you can even start before you arrive—online shopping with airport pickup is available for many stores here. There is duty-free shopping, too, of course.

Two of my favourite department stores are represented at Paris Orly and I recommend checking them out in your spare time. FNAC is found on Level 1 of all terminals and Galeries Lafayette has a jewellery and watch outpost in Terminal 4.

They really have it all here from Champagne and cosmetics to fashion and books and magazines. I like picking up a copy of French Vogue and browsing around the stores whenever I fly through here—the French just know how it's done.

Dining at Orly

This is a big airport with everything you can imagine and each terminal seems to outdo the next. As you might hope, there are outposts of many fabulous French names, including Ladurée Paris, the famed tearoom with seasonal menus and the brand’s world-famous macarons. For more baked goods, master baker Eric Kayser has two outlets on Level 1 in Terminal 2, and this is where I love to buy coffee and French pastry.

If you want a sandwich, every terminal has a famed Paul Bakery and they are freshly stocked daily. Le Bar on Level 2 in Terminal 3 is a great place to go for a leisurely sit-down with a proper drink and a savoury snack with a serious side of people watching.

Services and amenities at ORY

This airport has everything you may possibly need and then some, starting with free Wi-Fi available throughout the entire airport. There is a health centre for emergencies located at Terminal 1 on the ground floor close to Gate 10A and a pharmacy in every terminal.

There is a full-service post office for Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 on the arrivals level at Gate 14a. There are ATMs in every terminal, and several currency exchanges—you’ll find them at Terminal 1 departures at Gate 21D, Terminal 3 departures right after security and Terminal 4 by customs on the departures level.

If you would like to make use of a specific prayer room, those are also available. Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 have a multicultural prayer area on the arrival level open from 7 am to 10 pm.

Terminal 4 has a chapel for Catholic mass (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 12:00 pm) and Protestant worship on Sundays, a Muslim prayer room open from 5 am to 11:30 pm on Level 1 near the S1 lift, a Synagogue on Level 1, and an interfaith reception office at Level 2 at the end of the mezzanine.

Culture at ORY

I live for an airport that wants you to spend more time there—it just means they take your needs seriously and want to make the experience beyond pleasant.

There is a ton of fabulous art on display around Paris Orly Airport. Terminal 1 has a partnership with Musée D’Orsay that includes impressionist works for you to appreciate. Terminal 3 has artist Léo Caillard, who created hipsters in stone—an interesting take on Greco-Roman statues wearing modern clothes. Terminal 4 has works from the Palace of Versailles as well as the contemporary museum MAC VAL and fashion exhibits from Palais Galliera.

You can also download the official airport playlist. Orly partnered with MusicWork to bring cool new French artists to your ears, and you can find this on the airport website. Lastly, there are gaming areas to keep you busy, including mini-foosball tables set up in Terminal 2 at Gate C11, Terminal 3 at Gate E8 and Terminal 4 between Gates F3 and F4.