Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Paris Orly Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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The worst part was that there is no luggage storage, and I was forced by the janitorial staff to bring all my luggage into the bathroom stall with me. I had just come back from six months living abroad, and had about 70 pounds of very bulky luggage, and the stall was very small. – peacefrog
ORY Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down of what travellers have reported to us during their time at Paris Orly Airport (Code: ORY).
What to Expect
- Paris’ second international airport, Orly is much smaller and home to primarily European/northern African flights.
- The airport has four terminals: 1 and 2 are connected and offer a gate area of “four fingers”, 3 opened in April 2019 and 4 is the biggest terminal with six floors. All are connected and under one roof.
- WiFi is available to help pass the time.
- Economy-class travellers can buy a pass and relax in several airport lounges. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for locations and rates.
Sleeping in Orly Airport
The airport may close at night for a few hours, though you can remain if you’re already inside before closing time. Be safe by having a backup plan ready.
What seating exists is mostly fit with armrests, making it difficult to get comfortable. Get creative to prop yourself up or spread out on the floor for some decent shuteye – you won’t be the only person to do so! If you’re sleeping in the landside/public zones, the seating is much more limited, so bring an extra layer or cushion for the floor.
Here are good sleep spots that travellers have reported:
- Try sleeping on the couches and benches inside cafes, especially once they close around 9:00 PM.
- There’s a hallway just before Halls 3 and 4 with a few chairs offering a little privacy.
- Landside, many people sleep in Terminal 1-2 on Floor 1.
- In Terminal 4, landside, the check-in counters 15-17 are suitable for sleeping on the floor.
For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See the Airport Hotels section below for locations.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Hours
The airport is open from 3:30 AM to 12:30 AM. Overnight stays are discouraged; you may be asked to leave the building at closing time. However, according to the airport’s website about spending the night in the airport, “if you have a travel agent’s notification for a flight, you may wait for your departure flight.”
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
Paris Orly Airport sees more than its fair share of flight cancellations due to bad weather or transportation strikes. When mass cancellations happen, cots are available for stranded passengers who opt against getting a hotel room. To find them, ask an airline or airport employee or use a courtesy phone to reach someone with access to this information.
Please note that these cots cannot be reserved in advance, and they are not available simply because you decided to spend the night at the airport before an early-morning departure.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Paris Orly Airport:
- Ibis Paris Coeur D’Orly Airport Hotel – Connected to Terminal 4 via a covered walkway. Accessible from T1, T2 and T3 by using the airport’s automatic train to T4. » Check Rates
- Novotel Paris Coeur d’Orly Airport – A five-minute walk to Terminal 4. Accessible from T1, T2 and T3 and by using the airport’s automatic train to T4. » Check Rates
- ibis Budget Paris Coeur d’Orly Airport – Only 300 metres from Terminal 4. Accessible by trams, shuttles, OrlyBus, OrlyVal, RER C, bus and Noctilien night buses from 12.30 AM to 5.30 AM. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Paris Orly that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and learn how to gain access with just an economy class ticket!
Icare Lounge – Location: Terminal 4, International Departures, Non-Schengen Area, Airside, 1st Floor, Hall G. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Lounge membership programs.
Premium Traveller Lounge – Location: Terminal 1, Airside, Hall 1, Ground Floor after security. Schengen flights only. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Lounge membership programs.
Related Pages: Orly Airport Lounges
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does Orly Airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
Food concessions throughout the airport operate on varying schedules, with some open as early as 3:30 AM and as late as 10:30 PM. At the time of this update, there are no 24-hour dining options.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
A reader tells us there is baggage storage in Terminal 3 at Baggage du Monde.
Mobile Charging
If you want a hands-free method of charging, look for one of the ChargeBox columns, which contains a group of small lockers equipped with charging leads for most phones. Phones take about 30 – 90 minutes to fully charge. Just plug in your phone, lock it up and take the key with you while you shop or dine! Rate: Free to use! Chargebox locations: Terminal 1-2, Departures Level A, B and C • Terminal 4, Departures Hall F (Gates F02, F05, F06, F15, F17, F23, F26) • Terminal 4, Departures Hall E (Gates E12, E14).
Showers
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WiFi/Internet
Unlimited free WiFi is available at Paris Orly Airport. They also have two interruption-free premium WiFi services:
- Faster: 4x faster than the standard free WiFi. The rate is € 2.90 for 20 min. or € 5.90 for 60 min.
- Stronger: 10x faster than the standard free WiFi. The rate is € 9.90 for 24 hours, and you can connect up to five WiFi devices.
Security & Safety
At the time of this update, we have no reports from travellers commenting on safety issues at Paris Orly Airport. Airport staff seem to be okay with sleepers and overnight campers. Several travellers mentioned feeling safer thanks to security patrolling the terminal at night.
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s essential to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Please don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who awoke without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay sharp, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
Pro-tip: If you sleep in the public zone, don’t be surprised if you receive an early morning wake-up call. Security is known to make the rounds, waking people up as travellers arrive for morning flights.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs operated by HSBC are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations:
- Terminal 1: Departure Hall (1F) • Arrival Hall (1F) • Departure Hall (3F) • Arrival Immigration Hall (3F) • B1 bank counters
- Terminal 2: Arrival Hall (1F) • Arrival Immigration Hall (2F) • Departure Hall (3F) • B2.
Currency Exchange – Foreign currency exchange, money transfers, VAT refunds and more are available at Travelex. Two locations: Terminal 1, airside, Gate 21D • Terminal 3, airside, Level 1 • Terminal 4, airside.
Duty Free & Shopping – Duty-free shopping is available in every Terminal at Orly Airport. In addition to duty-free shopping, a wide variety of retail shops are located throughout the airport.
Family Services
- Baby Care Facilities – Sanitary changing tables and children’s toilets are available in the colourful baby care areas, landside and airside in all the airport restrooms on the Departures and Arrivals levels. Strollers are available for use airside, free of charge, during school holidays. Pick one up at the Pushchair Stations: Terminal 1-2, boarding area 10 and Terminal 4, located just after the security checkpoint opening onto Hall A, downstairs to the left of the escalator.
- Children’s Play Area – Gulli network TV programs and games are available in play areas located in Terminal 4 boarding areas.
- Games – Play vintage video games at the colourful ’80’s-themed arcade gaming area! Locations: T1, Gate 10N • T2, Hall 4 • T3, D11 and D12 • T4, Gates A24 and A27. Playstation gaming areas and multi-touch games carousel tables can be found airside in all terminals.
Information Desk – Locations: T1-T2, airside, Level 0, Gates A & L • Terminal West, airside, Arrivals level, near Gates 1 and 2 • T1 – T2, landside, Departures Level, close to OrlyVal Station • T4, Airside, near Gates 45D and 48A. Hours: Open daily according to flight schedules. Tourist Information Desks are also available. Locations: T1-T2, Arrivals Gate A • T4, Arrivals, Gate K.
Luggage Wrapping – Bag Wrap luggage wrapping service is available for €13 per bag. Locations: Terminal 1, landside, Level 1 Entrance 12D • Terminal 3, landside, Level 1, Entrance 2D • Terminal 4, Level 0, Entrance 45D.
Massage Chairs – Location: South and West Terminals, Airside. Fee: Starting from €2,00.
Medical Services – Urgent and emergency medical care is available in the airport. Location: Terminal 1-2, landside, Ground Floor, Arrivals, near Gate 10A (Hours: 24 hours).
Pharmacy – Location: Terminal 1-2, landside, Departures near Gate 21D (Hours: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM) • Terminal 3, Location: Besides Discover Paris retail store (Hours: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM) • Terminal 4, landside, 1st Floor (Hours: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM).
Post Office – La Poste. Location: Terminal 1-2, Arrivals near Gate 14a. Mailboxes are also available both landslide and airside Terminals 1,2 and 4.
Religious Spaces
- Terminal 1 – Multi-faith prayer area (Location: Airside, Arrival level (1). Hours: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM).
- Terminal 2 – Interfaith reception desk (Location: Airside, Arrival level (0) near exit 22A
- Terminal 4 – Catholic Mass: 12:00 PM Friday and Sunday and Protestant Worship: Sunday and other times upon request. Location Level 2, near fast food stores). • Muslim Prayer room (Location: Level 1, Room A726 near photobooth. Hours: 5:00 AM-1:30 PM) • Synagogue (Location: Level 1, near interfaith reception desk) • Interfaith reception offices (Location: Level 1 near the photobooth and Level 2 at the end of Mezzanine).
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Things to do & see
- Art in the Airport – 9m tall with 150 different-size cubes made of stainless steel and mirrored aluminum, a unique work of art by Arnaud Lapierre can be seen at terminal 3.
- Library – Relax and unwind with a good book at the airport’s sleek and modern library! Traditional print media and tablets containing digital books and magazines are available, as well as comfortable leather couches and large tables with stools. Over 100 children’s books are available. Location: T4, airside, Hall B.
- Photobooth – Photomaton allows you to take a photo for your travel documents or create fun and creativeimagess. Location: Terminal 1-2, Arrival area • Terminal 4, Underground level and Level 1.
Bus
The airport is well-connected to the bus system. Whether you are looking for a non-stop connection to Paris, need to reach the Denfert-Rochereau Metro Station or another Paris airport, or want to go to Disneyland Paris, there is probably a bus for you. For more information and to plan your trip, visit the Paris Orly Airport website.
Car Rentals
The following car rental agencies are located on-site at Orly Terminal 1-2: Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Europcar, Firefly, Hertz, Interrent, National, Sixt, Thrifty and TT Car Transit.
Hotel Shuttles
Several area hotels provide airport shuttle service: Best Western Plus Paris-Orly Airport • Grand Hotel Senia • Howard Hotel Paris-Orly Airport • Ibis Paris Orly Rungis • Kyriad Orly Aeroport – Athis Mons • Mercure Paris Orly Rungis • Novotel Paris Orly Rungis • Orly Superior Hotel.
See also Airport Hotels above.
Inter-Terminal Transportation
OrlyVAL is an automated rail service that connects the Orly Terminal 1-2, Orly Terminal 4 and the “Antony” RER rail station. Orly also offers a free shuttle between the terminals and the airport’s car parks. For rates (where applicable), schedules and routes, visit the Paris Orly Airport website.
Taxi
Two types of licensed, metered official taxis are available at Orly: Paris and Suburban. The taxis serve different “departments” of Paris and are subject to different rates. For more information and to select which taxi is right for you, visit the Paris Orly Airport website.
Train
The airport is served by the RER B and RER C regional rapid transit lines and the Tramway Line 7. For fares, routes and schedules, visit the Paris Orly Airport website.
Last updated: 2024-08-26
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