General
Overview
Paris Orly (ORY) is located 13 kilometers south of Paris and is directly connected to the city center via Metro Line 14. It has four terminals (Orly 1–4): Terminals 1 and 2 handle domestic and short-haul European flights, while Terminal 4 serves international and Air France routes.
Transfer Options
RATP operates the Metro, RER, bus, and tram in Paris. France has frequent planned strike actions that can reduce or suspend services with little warning. Before you travel, check the RATP real-time traffic page for any disruptions. If the Metro or RER is affected, a licensed taxi or Uber/Bolt is your fastest fallback.
Luggage Storage
Operated by Bagages du Monde. Located in Terminal 3, near the Arrivals area and the Service Desk.
Visitor Cards and Passes
Paris uses a unified flat-fare ticket system across all zones. Here are the main options for visitors in 2026.
Single Tickets (t+)
A t+ ticket costs €2.55 per journey and is valid on the Metro, RER (within Paris), buses, and trams. Load tickets on a reusable Navigo Easy card (€2.00) or use the Bonjour RATP app.
Paris Visite Pass
The Paris Visite pass covers all Île-de-France zones (1–5) — including CDG, Orly, Versailles, and Disneyland — with unlimited travel for consecutive days. 2026 adult prices:
| Duration | Adult Price |
|---|---|
| 1 day | €30.60 |
| 2 days | €45.40 |
| 3 days | €63.80 |
| 5 days | €78.00 |
Children aged 4–9 travel at half price. Validity is calendar-day based (expires at midnight), so start early.
Navigo Découverte (Weekly)
The Navigo Découverte weekly pass costs €32.40 (plus €5 for the card) and covers all zones Monday to Sunday. Requires a small ID photo. Buy at staffed ticket windows at major stations (Gare du Nord, CDG Airport).
Paris transport passes – Île-de-France MobilitésParis Museum Pass
Covers 50+ museums and monuments — including the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Palace of Versailles, Arc de Triomphe, Sainte-Chapelle, and Musée Rodin. Does not include the Eiffel Tower or public transport.
2026 prices (adults): 2 days €90, 4 days €109, 6 days €139. Days are consecutive calendar days — activate in the morning to get full value.
Children under 18 enter all national museums free (no pass needed). EU/EEA residents under 26 also enter French national museums free. Buy online at Paris Museum Pass official site for instant digital delivery, or at Paris tourist offices.
Paris Passlib’
The official Paris Tourist Office pass — pick a bundle of activities (museums, cruises, hop-on-hop-off buses, experiences) rather than unlimited days. Flexible: valid 1 year from first use.
Prices from €45 (3 activities) to €249 (7 activities). Culture bundles cover the Louvre, Orsay, Arc de Triomphe, Sainte-Chapelle and more. City and Explore tiers add the Eiffel Tower and Seine cruises.
Children’s Fares
Children under 4 travel free on all Metro, RER, bus, and tram services — no ticket required. Children aged 4–9 pay a reduced fare (approximately half the adult price) on single tickets and the Paris Visite pass. From age 10, the full adult fare applies. At ticket machines, select “Tarif Réduit” to load reduced-fare tickets onto a Navigo Easy card.
Use Citymapper for step-by-step navigation with best carriage guidance. Use Bonjour RATP to purchase and reload Navigo passes digitally.
Public Transit
Train and Metro
Metro Line 14 is the fastest option, reaching Châtelet in 25 minutes for €14. The OrlyVal + RER B combination is also available for destinations on the RER B line, at the same airport fare.
The Metro is the fastest way to navigate the city. A single t+ ticket costs €2.55 (flat rate, all zones within Paris).
- Purchase: At any RATP ticket machine — select “Navigo Easy” for a reloadable card.
- Validation: Tap or insert your ticket at the turnstile before boarding.
You must keep your ticket until you have fully exited the station. Inspectors check tickets behind the gates, and fines are €35–€50. At Gare du Nord and Châtelet, transfers involve long walks and stairs. With heavy luggage, a Taxi or G7 is a better choice.
Bus
From Orly: The OrlyBus no longer operates (ended March 2025). Use Metro Line 14 or OrlyVal + RER B as public transit alternatives.
City Buses
A standard t+ ticket costs €2.55 and is valid on all city buses. Board through the front door and validate immediately. Newer buses have digital next-stop screens; on older routes, use Citymapper or Google Maps.
Give up blue-marked Priority seats for passengers with reduced mobility. On crowded buses, keep bags close and watch your stop — Paris does not always announce them verbally.
Accessibility & Safety
Paris-CDG and Paris-Orly airports provide free PRM assistance throughout all terminals. Book online or call at least 24 hours in advance.
PRM Assistance – Paris AéroportMetro Line 14 at Orly is 100% step-free, making it much better for visitors with limited mobility than the older RER B line at Charles de Gaulle. Check the Bonjour RATP app’s “Traffic” section to confirm elevator availability before travel.
At all Paris train stations (Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon, Gare de l’Est, Gare Montparnasse, Gare Saint-Lazare), use Assist’enGare for wheelchair assistance. Book online or call 3635 at least 24 hours in advance.
Assist'enGare – SNCFParisian transport hubs are generally safe, but crowds attract pickpockets. Watch out for the “Petition” scam (signing a fake charity form) and the “Helpful Stranger” at ticket machines.
At ticket kiosks, be wary of anyone offering to “help” you buy a ticket. They may buy a child-fare ticket but charge you full price, or swap your cash. Only accept help from uniformed SNCF or RATP staff, or use the official “Vente” desks.
Essential Services
Lost & Found
Report your loss online via the FranceObjetsTrouvés platform for Orly.
ORY Lost & FoundFirst Aid
The Medical Centre is at Orly 1, public zone, first floor, entrance 10A. It handles all airport emergencies and first aid consultations.
ORY Health & MedicalPharmacy
Pharmacies are available in both the public zone and airside at Orly terminals.
ORY PharmaciesArrival
Official Taxi
Price and Appearance
Look for the “Taxis Parisiens” sign on the roof.
Orly: €45 to Right Bank, €36 to Left Bank.
In Arrivals halls and train stations, men may approach you asking “Taxi?”. Ignore them. These are unlicensed drivers. Always follow the blue “Taxi” floor decals to the official outdoor rank where a dispatcher will assist you.
Rideshare
Pickup Points
Follow signs for 'VTC'. Pickup is located at Orly 1-2-3 (Exit 22a) or Orly 4 (Exit 48a).
For visitors with limited mobility, the G7 app allows you to book an “Access” vehicle with a lower step-in. You can also book a “Meet & Greet” service where the driver waits at the end of the train platform or arrivals hall with a sign to assist with luggage.
G7 is the most reliable app in Paris, offering professional drivers who can use bus lanes, often shaving 20 minutes off trips during traffic.
Uber and Bolt are available but use standard pricing and cannot use bus lanes.
ATMs and Currency
When a machine asks to charge you in “USD” or your “Home Currency,” choose “Charge in EUR.” This prevents the machine from applying a predatory exchange rate (DCC) that can cost you an extra 5–8%.
Departure
Arrival & Check-In
Arrive 2 hours before all flights. Self-service kiosks (Borne Libre Service) are available at all terminals from 5 hours before takeoff — tag your bags, then drop them at the baggage drop counter.
Flight Check-In – Paris Aéroport (ORY)Security Controls
Security & Screening
Standard EU security applies. Liquids in 100ml containers placed in a 1-litre transparent zip-lock bag. Remove laptops and tablets into a separate tray. Remove coats, jackets, and belts.
A CT scanner pilot ran at Orly 3, but standard X-ray screening remains the norm across most of the terminal.
Security & Border Controls – Paris AéroportPassport Control
For non-Schengen flights (UK, USA, etc.), passport control is staffed by the PAF (Police aux Frontières) at the boarding gates. Have your passport open to the photo page.
VAT Refunds
France uses the PABLO digital system.
Instructions
Locate the PABLO kiosks near the Customs (Douane) desk before you check your bags. Scan the barcode on your tax-free forms. If the screen turns green, you are validated. If red, you must see a Customs officer.
To claim a VAT refund, the goods must be unused and in their original packaging. Customs officers at CDG and ORY are strict — wearing the purchased item (a new scarf or watch) risks disqualifying the refund entirely. Validate PABLO before checking your bags.