Paris Orly Airport Voyage Tips and guide

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Paris Orly Airport (ORY  ^IATA) is the second airport of Paris and second largest airport in France. It is south of Paris, and closer but smaller than Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Besides its role as a domestic hub, it also handles many flights to destinations around the Mediterranean Sea, former colonies or territories like French Guiana, and a few long-haul flights.

There are four terminals. The former "Terminal Sud" (south) is now terminal 4, and the former "Terminal Ouest" (west) is now terminals 1, 2 and 3. All four terminals are connected: the Orlyval people mover shuttles between them, but it is also possible to walk in about 10 minutes.

Check with your airline before leaving for the airport.

Terminals 1, 2 and 3 are mainly used by the "major" European airlines (Air France, British Airways, easyJet, Iberia, TAP...), while terminal 4 is used by secondary, low-cost, or non-European airlines (Air Algérie, Corsair, Norwegian, Transavia, Tunisair, Royal Air Maroc...).

The easiest option for most visitors is to take Metro line 14 directly from the airport to the city centre (between 05:30 and 01:15 every 5 min, duration is 21 min to Gare de Lyon, 25 min to Châtelet-Les Halles).

An alternative option is to take the Orlyval people mover from the airport to Antony station (between 06:00 and 23:35 every 7 min, duration is 6 min), and from there connecting to the RER B train to Paris (between 05:00 and midnight every 15 min, duration is 15 min to Denfert-Rochereau, 23 min to Chatelet les Halles).

A full-fare single "Airports Ticket" costs €13 and is valid for either option. The ticket allows you to transfer to other Metro, RER or Transilien lines throughout Paris. Paris Visite Tickets are valid for either option. Week and Month Tickets are valid on Metro line 14 only. Day Tickets are not valid for either option.

A cheaper but slower option is to take Tram line T7 to Villejuif-Louis Aragon station (between 05:30 and 00:30, every 15 min, duration is 30 min), then Metro line 7 to the city centre (between 05:30 and 01:15, every 5 min, duration is 20 minutes to Chatelet). You'll need a "Bus-Tram Ticket" (€2) for the tram and a "Métro-Train-RER Ticket" (€2.50) for the Metro. Paris Visite, Day, Week and Month Tickets are also valid.

The cheapest option is to stick to bus and tram only. There are two options:

• Take bus 183 from the airport to Robert Peary, then Tram line T9 from Four - Peary to Porte de Choisy (between 06:00 and 00:20, M-Su).
• Take Tram line T7 from the airport to Porte de Rungis, then bus 216 from Porte de Rungis to Denfert-Rochereau (between 06:00 and 20:00, M-F only).

You'll only need a "Bus-Tram Ticket" (€2). Paris Visite, Day, Week and Month Tickets are also valid.

Noctilien buses serve Orly airport roughly every hour between 01:00 and 05:00. There are two options:

• Line N131 serves Gare de Lyon, Gare d'Austerlitz, Quai de la Gare, Bibliothèque François Mitterrand, Orly 1-2-3, and Orly 4.
• Line N144 serves Gare de l'Est, Chatelet, Bastille, Gare de Lyon, Place d'Italie, and Orly 4.

You'll need a "Bus-Tram Ticket" (€2). Paris Visite, Day, Week and Month Tickets are also valid.

The Orlyval people mover is free to use between the terminals, taking only 1 minute. It runs every day from 06:00 to 23:00, every 5 minutes during peak hours, every 7½ minutes off-peak.

A free shuttle bus links terminals 1-2-3 and 4, with intermediate stops at the P6 car park / Ibis hotel / police station, the P4 car park, the P7 car park, and the P5 car park. It runs every 9 to 19 minutes, every day from 03:30 (04:30 between November and March) to 00:30.

Food and beverage is available throughout each terminal. Hours of operation vary, however, aside from the very early morning and late evening there will be options before and after security. Prices can range greatly and less expensive dining options can be found, however, expect to pay slightly inflated prices regardless of cuisine and level of service.

At the terminal 4:

• Bert's, South terminal, level 1, ☏ +33 1 49 75 36 91. 5am-9:30pm. (updated Apr 2016)
• Brioche Dorée, South terminal, level 0, ☏ +33 1 74 22 10 55, +33 1 74 22 05 83. One is opened 07:00-23:30, the other one 03:30-20:30. (updated Apr 2016)
• Espressamente Illy, South terminal, level 1, ☏ +33 1 74 22 07 86. 05:00-23:30 (23:00 on weekends). (updated Apr 2016)
• Exki, South terminal, level 1, ☏ +33 1 49 75 78 37, +33 1 74 22 06 93. One is opened 04:30-22:30 (23:00 on weekends), the other one 05:00-21:30. (updated Apr 2016)
• Le Clos Saint-Germain, South terminal, level 3, ☏ +33 1 49 75 78 23. Monday-Friday 11:30-19:00. (updated Apr 2016)
• Mc Donald's, South terminal, level 1, ☏ +33 1 49 75 10 13. 05:00-23:00. (updated Apr 2016)
• Paul, South terminal, 1 on level 0, 2 on level 1. 04:30-21:00 or 05:30-21:30. (updated Apr 2016)
• Starbucks Coffee, South terminal, level 0, ☏ +33 1 74 22 10 51. 04:30-20:30. (updated Apr 2016)
• Zumo, South terminal, level 1, ☏ +33 1 70 03 75 31. 07:00-20:00. (updated Apr 2016)

At the terminal 1-2-3:

• BOCO, West terminal, level 1, ☏ +33 1 74 22 06 60. 05:30-21:30. (updated Apr 2016)
• Caviar House & Prunier Seafood Bar, West terminal, level 1, ☏ +33 1 49 75 06 90. 07:00-21:30. (updated Apr 2016)
• Eric Kayser, West terminal, level 1, ☏ +33 1 74 22 12 65. 06:30-21:00. (updated Apr 2016)
• Espressamente Illy, West terminal, level 1, ☏ +33 1 49 75 07 28. 6:30am-9pm (11pm on weekends). (updated Apr 2016)
• Exki, West terminal, level 1, ☏ +33 1 49 75 05 50, +33 1 74 22 18 40. 4:30am-9:30pm for one, 7am-9:30pm for the other. (updated Apr 2016)
• Ladurée, Restaurant - Salon de thé, West terminal, level 1, ☏ +33 1 74 22 07 77. 6am-9pm. (updated Apr 2016)
• Monop'Daily, West terminal, level 1, ☏ +33 1 49 75 16 86. 6am-10:30pm. (updated Apr 2016)
• Paul, West terminal, level 1, ☏ +33 1 49 75 16 82, +33 1 74 22 08 78. 5:30am-9pm. (updated Apr 2016)
• Red Café / Red d'HIPPO, West terminal, level 1, ☏ +33 1 70 03 70 81. 6am-9:30pm (restaurant from 11:30am). (updated Apr 2016)
• Starbucks Coffee, West terminal, level 1, ☏ +33 1 74 22 09 20. 5am-9:30pm (restaurant from 11:30am). (updated Apr 2016)

Free WiFi is available throughout the airport terminals. The network name is "WIFI-AIRPORT" An email address is required to connect. Some instant messaging services such as WhatsApp are periodically blocked.

Power outlets and charging stations are located throughout the terminals both before and after security. The outlets are the standard Europlug style at 220 Volts.

Passengers with long layovers and passengers who are stranded will find there are few benches and no public shower facilities in the airport.

Air France lounges have such facilities. Lounge access is included for Air France business and first class travellers. The members of Air France and cooperating frequent flyer programs may gain access with sufficient status. There is a possibility that some lounges may grant access to travellers on their flights for a fee. If you would consider paying for access to the lounge, inquire when checking in for your departure.

Alternatively, the airport hotels generally have rooms available.

There are many hotels available for travellers at Orly. Most hotels are located nearby off the airport grounds.

• The most obvious place to go to from the airport is Paris, the city it serves.