Is there a metro to Paris-Orly Airport?

ORY is directly served by Paris Metro Line 14. Use [Paris Subway Map](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/paris-subway-map/id6479488988?uo=4) for onward city rail planning.

Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) Guide: Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), France

Paris-Orly Airport is Paris’s closer, practical, southern airport: excellent for domestic France, French overseas territories, Southern Europe, North Africa, and low-cost city breaks. Since Metro Line 14 reached Orly, ORY has become far easier to use than its old reputation suggested.

This guide is written for travelers who want the useful details first: the real airport name, where it sits, how much to budget for transport, what to expect in the terminal, where to search for flights, and which services to arrange before landing. Prices and routes are updated for June 2026 and should be treated as practical planning ranges rather than fixed promises.

Quick airport facts

Item	Details
Full airport name	Paris-Orly Airport
Short codes	ORY / LFPO
Also searched as	Orly Airport, Aeroport Paris-Orly, Paris Orly, ORY Airport
City and country	Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), France
Practical address	94390 Orly, south of Paris, France; coordinates 48.729499, 2.358963.
Distance to city	About 13-18 km south of central Paris; Metro Line 14 can reach central Paris in about 20-25 minutes.
Updated	2026-06-15

Best for: Paris south, domestic France, Caribbean/Indian Ocean French routes, Southern Europe, North Africa, and easier city access.
Main route logic: Transavia/Air France/Vueling/easyJet-style network, French domestic, overseas France, Europe, Maghreb, and leisure routes.
Airport style: major city airport with Metro Line 14, Orlyval/RER links, tram/bus options, taxis, hotels, shops, restaurants, lounges, and multiple terminals.
Planning rule: use Metro Line 14 for central Paris; taxi is a good fixed-fare option for groups.

Address and location

Use Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) for flight searches and Orly Airport, Aeroport Paris-Orly, Paris Orly, ORY Airport as backup search wording in maps, hotel messages, and taxi conversations. The practical address is:

94390 Orly, south of Paris, France; coordinates 48.729499, 2.358963.

About 13-18 km south of central Paris; Metro Line 14 can reach central Paris in about 20-25 minutes. For a serious itinerary, save the airport coordinates offline, download the city area in Google Maps or Organic Maps, and keep your hotel address in both English and the local language where possible.

How to get from the airport to the city

Option	Typical time	Approximate cost	Best use
Metro Line 14 to central Paris	20-30 min	Paris Region Airports ticket EUR 14	🚇 Best direct rail link.
ORLYVAL + RER B via Antony	35-50 min	Airport rail fare; often higher than normal metro	🚆 Useful for RER B areas.
Tram T7 + Metro 7	50-70 min	Lower local fares	🚋 Cheapest slower option.
Official taxi to Paris	25-50 min	EUR 36 Left Bank / EUR 45 Right Bank	🚕 Best group/door-to-door.

Paris Aeroport says Metro Line 14 requires the Paris Region Airports ticket, with a single ticket costing EUR 14. The official taxi page lists fixed rates from Orly to Paris: EUR 36 to the Left Bank and EUR 45 to the Right Bank.

Transport tips

🧾 Confirm the fare before loading luggage, especially when there is no visible meter or posted rate.
📍 Save the exact hotel pin offline; airport drivers may know districts better than street names.
💵 Carry small local cash for the first transfer, baggage carts, snacks, or phone calls.
🌐 Install an eSIM before departure so you can message your driver immediately after landing.

Public transport and metro

ORY is directly served by Paris Metro Line 14. Use Paris Subway Map for onward city rail planning.

Where public transport exists, it is usually best for daylight arrivals with light luggage. For late flights, family travel, heavy bags, or first-time visits, a taxi, hotel transfer, or pre-booked private driver is usually worth the extra cost.

Taxi prices and transfer strategy

Taxi prices around airports are rarely as neat as an official table. Time of day, luggage, driver availability, fuel prices, and whether the destination is inside or outside the central city all matter. The ranges above are realistic planning budgets, but the best practice is simple: agree the fare before moving, keep your phone map open, and avoid changing money with random drivers.

For smoother arrival logistics:

🚕 Use official taxi ranks or a hotel-arranged driver where available.
🧳 Pre-book a transfer if you land late, carry equipment, or travel with children.
🚗 Compare rental cars before arrival with DiscoverCars if you need regional freedom.
🏨 Use Expedia to check hotels near the airport and in the city before choosing a transfer.

Airport facilities, shops, and restaurants

Large terminal complex with restaurants, cafes, shops, duty-free, lounges, hotels nearby, Metro 14, ORLYVAL, tram/bus links, taxis, car rental, and parking.
Check your terminal because walking and shuttles can add time.
Overseas France flights can have baggage-heavy check-in queues.
If you connect between ORY and CDG, allow a large buffer; they are opposite sides of Paris.

The smart rule at ORY is to treat the terminal as a transfer point rather than as a shopping destination. Eat before arriving when possible, keep a refillable bottle where security rules allow, and bring a small power bank. If you have a long delay, an airport-area hotel or city hotel is usually more comfortable than waiting in the terminal.

Airlines and where the airport flies

FlightConnections lists 27 airlines flying from Paris-Orly to 180 airports as of June 2026, while FlightsFrom shows 27 airlines to 264 airports in a wider schedule view. Search Nice, Toulouse, Marseille, Corsica, Madrid, Barcelona, Rome, Lisbon, Porto, Palma, Athens, Algiers, Oran, Tunis, Casablanca, Marrakech, Dakar, Fort-de-France, Pointe-a-Pitre, Reunion, Mayotte, and French Guiana.

Transavia France, Air France, Vueling, easyJet, TAP, Iberia, Royal Air Maroc, Air Algerie, Tunisair, Corsair, French Bee, Air Caraibes, Wizz Air Malta, and leisure carriers appear by route.

Cheap routes to check first

ORY to Palma, Rome, Lisbon, Barcelona, Porto, Madrid, or Athens: low-cost checks.
ORY to Nice, Toulouse, Marseille, or Corsica: compare train versus flight.
ORY to French overseas destinations: compare baggage, timing, and airport hotel needs.

Cheap airport strategy is different from simply sorting by lowest fare. Always compare the final cost after checked baggage, seat selection, payment fees, transfer costs, and missed-connection risk. A slightly more expensive flight into the correct airport can be cheaper than a low base fare that forces a long taxi ride or overnight hotel.

Where to buy flights and hotels

Start with broad searches, then verify the exact airport code before paying. This is especially important in cities with more than one airport or with airport transitions.

Need	Recommended booking link	Why it matters
Internet on arrival	🌐 Yesim eSIM	Install before flying so maps, airline apps, WhatsApp, and hotel messages work as soon as you land.
Flights and hotels	🏨 Expedia flights and stays	Useful for comparing nearby hotels, airport overnights, and onward tickets in one search.
Tours and transfers	🎟️ Viator tours and airport transfers	Best for guided city tours, day trips, private arrival transfers, and skip-the-line activities.
Rental cars	🚗 DiscoverCars	Compare local and international rental agencies before accepting a walk-up airport rate.
Travel medical insurance	🛡️ SafetyWing	Check coverage, exclusions, and country wording before travel, especially on complex itineraries.
Support this airport-guide project	🤝 Patreon: HEDONISMcloud	Helps keep airport guides updated with fares, route changes, and city transport notes.

eSIM, internet, insurance, and car rental

🌐 Internet: install Yesim eSIM before the flight. Airport Wi-Fi can be slow, blocked by SMS verification, or unavailable exactly when you need maps.
🛡️ Insurance: compare policy wording with SafetyWing. Read exclusions for the destination, adventure activities, medical evacuation, political/security events, and pre-existing conditions.
🚗 Cars: compare vehicles on DiscoverCars before arrival. Airport counters can run out of automatic cars or quote higher walk-up rates.
🎟️ Tours: use Viator for airport transfers, city tours, day trips, and guided experiences when independent transport is inconvenient.

Practical arrival checklist

Before you fly	Why it matters
Check the IATA code on the ticket	Prevents booking a hotel or transfer for the wrong airport.
Save airline, hotel, and driver contacts offline	Messaging apps may not work until data is active.
Carry local cash	Useful for taxis, snacks, and small airport expenses.
Recheck live departures	Regional schedules can change more quickly than major-hub schedules.
Keep insurance documents accessible	Helps at medical facilities and during airline disruption.

Safety and travel notes

Use official taxis only and ignore arrivals-hall approaches. Metro Line 14 is convenient, but keep bags tight in central Paris interchanges.

The most reliable traveler is the boringly prepared traveler: documents printed, data working, transport confirmed, hotel address saved, and enough time between every moving part of the itinerary.

Short airport excursion idea

If you have a long layover or an overnight stop, choose one simple plan rather than trying to see everything. Stay close to the city center or a known hotel district, keep the return transfer booked, and avoid cutting the return to the airport too close. In smaller airports, a missed flight may mean waiting a day or more for the next practical departure.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Paris-Orly Airport from Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)?

About 13-18 km south of central Paris; Metro Line 14 can reach central Paris in about 20-25 minutes.

How much is a taxi from ORY airport?

Typical taxi planning ranges are shown in the transport table above. The safest method is to confirm the price before loading luggage and to use a hotel-arranged driver when arriving late or visiting for the first time.

Are there restaurants and shops at Paris-Orly Airport?

Yes, but the depth of choice depends on the airport size and operating schedule. Expect practical cafes or snack options at smaller airports and a better range at major hubs. Carry backup snacks and water for delays.

Which airlines should I check first?