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

Airport Information

GPS Code: LFPO

Local Code: Not available

Location: 48.72333° N, 2.37944° E

Continent: EU

Type: Large International Airport

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

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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This summary is automatically generated by AI based on web research of traveler reviews and experiences. AI-generated content may not always be 100% accurate.

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Top Airlines

Operating at Paris-Orly Airport

Airlines by Flight Activity

Based on observed flight operations and route network

Airline	Routes	Flights	Destinations	Last Activity
Transavia France `TVF` / `TO`	103	1784	103	Dec 11, 2025
Vueling Airlines `VLG` / `VY`	25	339	25	Dec 11, 2025
easyJet `EZY` / `U2`	24	300	24	Dec 11, 2025
Air France `AFR` / `AF`	11	215	11	Dec 10, 2025
Air Corsica `CCM` / `XK`	4	137	4	Dec 10, 2025
Royal Air Maroc `RAM` / `AT`	7	125	7	Dec 11, 2025
Air Algerie `DAH` / `AH`	7	95	7	Dec 9, 2025
TAP Air Portugal `TAP` / `TP`	2	92	2	Dec 11, 2025
Tunisair `TAR` / `TU`	3	90	3	Dec 9, 2025
Corsair International `CRL` / `SS`	7	70	7	Dec 7, 2025

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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`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency
`OL`	Orly	VOR-DME	`111200 kHz`

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025

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.

Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.