Orly Airport (ORY)

Arrivals follow a standard European international procedure, moving from the gate through border control, baggage reclaim, and customs into the public arrivals concourse.

• Follow overhead signage for 'Livraison Bagages' (Baggage Reclaim) or 'Sortie' (Exit) after exiting the aircraft bridge.
• Passengers arriving from non-Schengen origins must present passports or identity documents at national border control points.
• Passport control features separate lanes for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and non-EU passport holders.
• Reclaim checked luggage from the designated carousel shown on the terminal flight information displays.
• Pass through customs control choosing the green channel for goods within duty-free limits or the red channel to declare items.

• Train

  Metro (Line 14)

  Direct metro line connecting Orly Airport to central Paris hubs including Gare de Lyon and Châtelet.

  Time:

  roughly 25-30 minutes

  Typical cost:

  typically €10-€12

• Bus

  Orlyval shuttle + RER B

  Automated Orlyval light rail to Antony station, connecting to the RER B commuter rail into central Paris.

  Time:

  roughly 35-45 minutes

  Typical cost:

  typically €14-€16

• Bus

  Orlybus

  Direct express bus service connecting Orly terminals directly to Denfert-Rochereau station in southern Paris.

  Time:

  roughly 30-45 minutes

  Typical cost:

  typically €11-€13

• Taxi

  Official Taxi

  Licensed taxis operate fixed regulated fares between Orly Airport and destinations on the Paris Left or Right Bank.

  Time:

  roughly 30-60 minutes

  Typical cost:

  typically €36-€45 flat rate

Transferring between terminals or connecting to Charles de Gaulle Airport is straightforward via physical connections or dedicated public transit.

• Orly 1, 2, 3, and 4 are physically linked under one continuous roof, allowing transfers on foot between sectors.
• Follow 'Correspondances' (Flight Transfers) signs if connecting to another flight without entering the public arrivals area.
• Connecting flights between non-Schengen and Schengen sectors require passing through immigration control and security rescreening.
• Direct transit options such as public rail or dedicated shuttle coaches exist for travellers transferring between Orly and Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Free public Wi-Fi access is available throughout all passenger areas across the four airport sectors.

• Select the official network name '_PARIS AEROPORT-WIFI' on your mobile device.
• Access requires opening a web browser to accept the terms of service on the portal landing page.
• Standard access is free without a time limit, with options to purchase higher-speed tiers if required.
• Charging stations and power outlets are available near seat clusters in departure lounge areas.

The currency in France is the Euro (€), with digital payments accepted across almost all terminal services.

• Automated teller machines (ATMs) dispensing Euros are located in both arrival and departure halls of all terminals.
• Bureau de change counters are available for international currency exchange in arrivals and departures.
• Contactless debit and credit card payments are standard practice for transport tickets, retail, and dining.
• Advise your card issuer of foreign travel to prevent transaction flags when using cards at airport terminals.

Food outlets ranging from quick-service coffee shops to sit-down restaurants are situated before and after security.

• Pre-security public areas feature grab-and-go bakeries, coffee stalls, and small convenience kiosks.
• Post-security boarding areas offer French dining options, sandwich bars, and international quick-service outlets.
• Vending machines serving cold drinks and light snacks are available near arrival gates and baggage reclaims.
• Most food outlets operate from early morning until the departure of the final scheduled flight.

Airline lounges and independent passenger lounges are available across various terminal sectors.

• Airline-operated lounges serve premium class passengers and eligible frequent flyer tier members.
• Independent pay-per-use lounges allow entry via advance online booking or walk-up payment subject to capacity.
• Lounge facilities typically include quiet seating areas, Wi-Fi access, hot and cold refreshments, and flight updates.
• Check lounge location relative to your departure gate, as access between Schengen and non-Schengen zones is restricted.

Several hotel properties are located directly on the airport grounds or adjacent business parks.

• On-site hotels can be reached on foot via covered walkways or via short shuttle rides from Orly 4.
• Additional airport hotels operate free or paid shuttle buses picking up from marked hotel shuttle stops outside arrivals.
• Day-use rooms are available at select nearby airport hotels for passengers with lengthy layovers.

Baggage facilities include left-luggage storage services, luggage wrapping, and lost property assistance.

• A luggage storage service is available for short or long-term storage in the public area of Orly 3.
• Protective baggage wrapping services are situated in the departure concourses prior to check-in.
• For items misplaced on board an aircraft, contact your operating airline's local baggage handling agent.
• For items lost inside the terminal buildings, report to the central airport lost property service.

Orly Airport provides dedicated infrastructure to support passengers travelling with infants and young children.

• Baby changing rooms equipped with changing tables and sinks are located adjacent to main restroom blocks.
• Self-service strollers are available free of charge in select departure zones after security control.
• Children's play spaces and interactive game areas are present in the post-security departure lounges.
• Families travelling with young infants may use dedicated priority lanes at security and immigration checkpoints where indicated.

• Free Wi-Fi
• ATMs
• Currency Exchange
• Luggage Storage
• Medical Centre
• Baby Care Rooms
• Charging Stations
• Duty-Free Shops

Local emergency number: 112 (European Emergency), 15 (Medical), 17 (Police).

• For medical emergencies in the terminal, contact airport staff or visit the first-aid medical centre situated on site.
• 112 is the general European emergency number, 15 connects to medical emergency services (SAMU), 17 to Police, and 18 to Fire.
• If you lose your passport, report the loss immediately to the French Border Police (Police aux Frontières) within the terminal and contact your home country's embassy.

• Check your passport validity and any visa, ETA or entry declaration required.
• Confirm your departure terminal on your boarding pass the day before.
• Activate a travel eSIM so you are online the moment you land.
• Download offline maps and screenshot your hotel address and booking reference.
• Tell your bank you are travelling and carry a backup payment card.
• Save the local emergency number and your embassy contact in your phone.
• Photograph your passport and store the copy somewhere you can reach offline.
• Check baggage allowance and any restricted items for your destination.

Airport operations change. Always confirm terminals, fares and timetables with the official sources below before you travel.

• Paris Aéroport - Official WebsiteOfficial airport source
• Ministère de l'Intérieur - Immigration et AsileGovernment source
• Direction Générale des Douanes et Droits IndirectsGovernment source
• RATP - Paris Public Transport OperatorOfficial transit source