Paris-Orly Airport (ORY)
Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), FR 🇫🇷 Large International Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
LFPO
IATA
ORY
Elevation
291 ft
Region
FR-IDF
Local Time
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GPS Code: LFPO
Local Code: Not available
Location: 48.72333° N, 2.37944° E
Continent: Europe
Type: Large International Airport
What Travelers Say
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Online Reviews Summary
Recent traveler reviews for Paris-Orly Airport (LFPO (ORY)) reveal a largely mixed to negative sentiment, with many passengers reporting frustrating experiences, particularly concerning staff interactions and security processes. While some positive aspects exist, the overarching feedback points to significant areas for improvement in traveler satisfaction.
What Travelers Love
- Convenient Parking: Many travelers find the parking at Paris-Orly to be simple, efficient, and conveniently located near the terminals, with options including official, private, and valet services often accompanied by free shuttle buses.
- Improved Public Transport: The recently operational Orly Metro is appreciated for providing a fast, easy, and comfortable connection to the city center, featuring air conditioning and charging points.
- Modernization Efforts: Skytrax recognized Orly as a 4-Star Airport, citing ongoing renovations of terminal décor, new seating concepts, rest areas, and improved cleaning and maintenance.
- Fast Track Option: For those looking to expedite their journey, a Fast Track service is available to bypass security queues, often included with premium tickets or as a purchasable option.
Common Complaints
- Rude and Unhelpful Staff: A consistent and widespread complaint highlights impatient, aggressive, unprofessional, and often rude staff, particularly at security checkpoints and information desks.
- Excessive Wait Times: Travelers frequently report horrendous security queues and long waits for both security and immigration, sometimes exceeding an hour, leading to significant delays and stress.
- Poor Terminal Facilities and Comfort: Passengers lament the lack of adequate seating, often resorting to sitting on the floor. Issues also include limited and expensive food options, insufficient air conditioning making terminals "very hot," and filthy toilets in some areas.
- Confusing Layout and Signage: Many find the airport's layout disorganized and confusing, with poor signage making navigation challenging, especially for baggage drop-off and transfers between terminals.
Overall, while Paris-Orly Airport has made strides in modernizing its infrastructure and offers convenient parking and an improved metro connection, these positives are frequently overshadowed by significant frustrations related to staff behavior, lengthy queues, and a perceived lack of comfort and clear guidance within its terminals.
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Airport Routes
Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) offers 259 flight routes operated by 10 airlines. Major carriers include Transavia France, Vueling Airlines, easyJet and others. Popular destinations from Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne) include Angads, Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, Porto / Oporto, Menara Int'l and Al Massira.
Route Network Map
Top Routes (by observations)
- Angads (OUD) 5
- Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (MAD) 5
- Porto / Oporto (OPO) 5
- Menara Int'l (RAK) 4
- Al Massira (AGA) 4
- Leonardo da Vinci Int'l (Fiumicino Int'l) (FCO) 4
- Palma de Mallorca (or Son Sant Joan) (PMI) 3
- Ibn Batouta Int'l (Boukhaif/Tanger) (TNG) 3
- Toulouse-Blagnac (TLS) 3
- Sale (RBA) 3
- Mohammed V Int'l (CMN) 3
- Roland Garros (RUN) 3
Newly Discovered
- Sao Pedro (VXE) new
- Naples Int'l (Capodichino) (NAP) new
- El Matorral (FUE) new
- Alicante (ALC) new
- Valencia (VLC) new
- Tenerife South (Reina Sofia) (TFS) new
- San Pablo (SVQ) new
- Václav Havel Airport (PRG) new
- Al Massira (AGA) new
- Menara Int'l (RAK) new
- Gran Canaria Int'l (LPA) new
- Lulea (Kallax Air Base) (LLA) new
Popular Flight Routes
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Top Airlines
Operating at Paris-Orly AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Transavia France
TVF
/ TO
|
108 | 2179 | 108 | Feb 7, 2026 |
Vueling Airlines
VLG
/ VY
|
27 | 470 | 27 | Feb 7, 2026 |
easyJet
EZY
/ U2
|
24 | 361 | 24 | Feb 6, 2026 |
Air France
AFR
/ AF
|
11 | 292 | 11 | Feb 6, 2026 |
Royal Air Maroc
RAM
/ AT
|
7 | 187 | 7 | Feb 7, 2026 |
|
Air Corsica
CCM
/ XK
|
4 | 179 | 4 | Feb 5, 2026 |
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Corsair International
CRL
/ SS
|
7 | 135 | 7 | Feb 6, 2026 |
Air Algerie
DAH
/ AH
|
8 | 133 | 8 | Feb 6, 2026 |
TAP Air Portugal
TAP
/ TP
|
2 | 118 | 2 | Feb 4, 2026 |
|
Tunisair
TAR
/ TU
|
3 | 116 | 3 | Feb 4, 2026 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
02/20 |
7874 ft | 197 ft | CON | Active Lighted |
06/24 |
11975 ft | 148 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
07/25 |
10892 ft | 148 ft | CON | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 123.875 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 131.35 MHz |
| DEP | DEP | 127.75 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.7 MHz |
| PFLT | PREFLIGHT | 121.05 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.7 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Official taxis are available at designated ranks outside each terminal (Orly 1-2, Orly 3, and Orly 4). They operate on a flat-rate fare system to Paris city center (different rates for Right Bank and Left Bank). Licensed taxis are identifiable by the 'Taxi Parisien' sign on the roof. Ride-sharing services like Uber and Bolt are also available via their respective apps.
Rental Cars
Major car rental companies including Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, and Sixt have desks at the airport, primarily located in the arrivals area of Orly 1. It is highly recommended to book your vehicle in advance, especially during peak travel seasons, to ensure availability and better rates.
Public Transportation
Multiple options connect Orly to Paris and its suburbs:
- Métro Line 14: A fast, direct metro line connecting the airport to central Paris stations like Châtelet and Gare de Lyon.
- Orlyval + RER B: An automated shuttle train (Orlyval) connects airport terminals to the Antony RER B station. From there, the RER B train travels to central Paris (e.g., Denfert-Rochereau, Châtelet-Les Halles, Gare du Nord).
- Orlybus: A dedicated bus service that runs between the airport and the Denfert-Rochereau station in southern Paris.
- Tramway T7: Connects Orly 4 to the Villejuif-Louis Aragon station, which is the terminus of Métro Line 7.
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