Orly Airport handles hundreds of flights a day and is always bustling with activity – tourists with suitcases, French businesspeople on domestic flights. There are many ways to get to Orly from Paris, but if speed and convenience are important to you, there aren’t that many options.
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The journey works the same way in both directions: all routes from Paris to Orly Airport are equally suitable for the return trip. The only difference is that it is better to allow a little more time before your flight due to traffic or possible transport delays.
The most comfortable way is by taxi or car rental
After a flight, you want as little hassle as possible, so a taxi is the best choice. Get in the car at the terminal, put your suitcases in the boot, and just relax while the driver takes you straight to your hotel.
Orly has a fixed fare system that was introduced in 2016 and is still in effect today:
- €36 to the Left Bank
- €41 to the Right Bank
Private transfers work on a similar principle, but must be booked in advance. This is especially convenient for families with children or large groups. This option is often chosen by those who are travelling beyond Paris, for example, to Disneyland.
Transfer to DisneylandAnother option for those who love freedom on wheels is to rent a car directly at the airport. All major rental companies operate at Orly, so you can rent a car for a few days and drive around Paris and the surrounding area. This is convenient if you are planning trips to Versailles, Fontainebleau or even further afield.
Metro: the fast way from Orly to the centre of Paris
The southern terminus of line 14 – Aéroport d’Orly (Terminaux 1-2-3) – is inside Terminal 3. From here, it is easy to walk to the other terminals. There is no need to look for shuttles or transfers: the metro is right at the airport. On the way to Paris, the train passes through important city hubs and goes all the way to Saint-Denis–Pleyel in the north.
Trains run very frequently – every 90 seconds – but there are plans to make the interval even shorter. The line operates from approximately 5:30 a.m. to 12:30–1:45 a.m. (times vary slightly depending on the day of the week).
A special ticket, «Paris Région – Airports tickets,» is used for this trip.
| Adults | Children aged 4–9 |
| 13 € | 6,5 € |
Please note: the ticket is only available in digital form – on the Navigo Easy card or through the official IDF Mobilités apps.
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If you already have a Navigo pass for zones 1-4 (and Orly is in zone 4), you do not need to buy a separate ticket — travel is included.
Line 14 is still being adjusted, so there are scheduled closures:
- Closed until 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, 26 October and 7 December 2025
- Closed until 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, 9 and 23 November 2025
In case of closure of line 14, alternative routes are available. During this time, buses run to Denfert-Rochereau (from Orly 1, 2 and 3 – platform C2) or you can use the T7 tram.
The most economical option is the tram and metro
If time permits and the goal is to save money, then it is worth choosing the tram. Line T7 connects Orly Airport with the Villejuif–Louis Aragon metro station (line 7). Board right at the terminals and in 30 minutes you will be at the metro transfer point. From there, it’s the usual route: line 7 will take you to the centre of Paris with one or no transfers, depending on where you are going.
In total, the trip will cost about €4.20, making this the cheapest route of all.
- Tram – about €2
- Metro – another €2.10-€2.50
Travel time — about 1 hour to the centre. This is significantly longer than metro line 14, but almost three times cheaper.
There are various ways to get to Orly Airport – quickly, cheaply or with maximum comfort. There is no ‘right’ choice here. The main thing is that the airport is connected to Paris in every possible way – from rails to wheels – and every traveller will find their own way.
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