About flights from Paris (ORY)
Orly gets the short end of the stick in most travel writing. CDG has the glamour, the Terminals 2E through 2G, the Air France flagship lounges. But ORY has something more useful: focus. It's the airport that actually gets you to the places you want to go without routing you through a hub-within-a-hub. Sit 14 kilometers south of the city center, it handles over 30 million passengers a year across 183 destinations. That's serious reach for an airport that most international travelers instinctively overlook. The reach score of 91 out of 99 tells you what the raw numbers confirm. This isn't a regional airport cosplaying as an international one. It's the real thing.
Quick stats for ORY
- Direct destinations: 183
- Countries served: 54
- Continents reached: 5 of 6
- Average flight distance: 2,181 km
- Longest non-stop: Mauritius (MRU) — 9,437 km (~11h 48m)
- Shortest non-stop: London (LGW) — 325 km (~24 min)
- Reach score: 91/99
Why fly to Paris?
France, Italy, Spain, Greece, Morocco — Orly's top five connected countries read like a Mediterranean greatest hits list, and that's not accidental. The airport has historically served as the primary southern European and North African hub for Transavia France (B0) and Air Algérie (AH), which means competitive pricing on routes that CDG often prices at a premium. Twenty routes to Italy alone. Fifteen to Greece. If you're island-hopping or planning a late-summer push to Santorini or Mykonos, you're almost certainly flying out of here. Then there's the outlier: Mauritius, sitting 9,437 kilometers away, which is Orly's longest route and proof that the airport punches above its weight class. At the other end, London Gatwick at 325 kilometers is practically a bus ride in aviation terms. That range — bus ride to Indian Ocean — is what a 91 reach score actually looks like in practice.
Longest non-stop flights from ORY
The furthest destinations you can reach non-stop from Paris:
- Mauritius, Mauritius (MRU) — 9,437 km, approximately 11h 48m
- Saint Denis de la Reunion, Reunion (RUN) — 9,359 km, approximately 11h 42m
- Los Angeles, USA (LAX) — 9,114 km, approximately 11h 24m
- San Francisco, USA (SFO) — 8,978 km, approximately 11h 13m
- Cancun, Mexico (CUN) — 8,212 km, approximately 10h 16m
Short-haul flights from ORY
Quick getaway options with the shortest flights from Paris:
- London, United Kingdom (LGW) — 325 km, approximately 24 min
- Limoges, France (LIG) — 331 km, approximately 25 min
- Nantes, France (NTE) — 343 km, approximately 26 min
- Southampton, United Kingdom (SOU) — 364 km, approximately 27 min
- London, United Kingdom (LHR) — 365 km, approximately 27 min
Top countries by direct connections from ORY
Orly Airport connects to 54 countries. Here are the most served:
- France — 22 destinations (Ajaccio, Aurillac, Bastia, Biarritz and 18 more)
- Italy — 20 destinations (Alghero, Ancona, Bari, Brindisi and 16 more)
- Spain — 20 destinations (Alicante, Asturias, Barcelona, Bilbao and 16 more)
- Greece — 15 destinations (Athens, Chania, Heraklion, Kalamata and 11 more)
- Morocco — 12 destinations (Agadir, Casablanca, Dakhla, Essaouira and 8 more)
- Algeria — 9 destinations (Algiers, Annaba, Batna, Bejaia and 5 more)
- Turkiye — 6 destinations (Ankara, Antalya, Bodrum, Istanbul and 2 more)
- Tunisia — 5 destinations (Djerba, Monastir, Sfax, Tozeur and 1 more)
Where to fly from Paris
Flights to France
Paris has 22 direct routes to France:
- Limoges (LIG) — 331 km
- Nantes (NTE) — 343 km
- Lyon (LYS) — 392 km
- Brive-La-Gaillarde (BVE) — 415 km
- Le Puy (LPY) — 419 km
- Aurillac (AUR) — 426 km
- ...and 16 more destinations
Flights to Italy
Paris has 20 direct routes to Italy:
- Turin (TRN) — 561 km
- Milan (MXP) — 591 km
- Milan (LIN) — 637 km
- Genoa (GOA) — 690 km
- Verona (VRN) — 745 km
- Pisa (PSA) — 833 km
- ...and 14 more destinations
Flights to Spain
Paris has 20 direct routes to Spain:
- Bilbao (BIO) — 727 km
- Santander (SDR) — 758 km
- Barcelona (BCN) — 826 km
- Reus (REU) — 848 km
- Asturias (OVD) — 864 km
- Menorca (MAH) — 997 km
- ...and 14 more destinations
Tips for travelers at ORY
Skip the taxi queue. The Orlyval automated rail connects the airport to Antony station in about 8 minutes, where you transfer to RER B for central Paris. The full trip to Châtelet runs around 35 minutes depending on connections. It costs more than the bus but the buses to Paris get snarled in traffic on the A6 with depressing regularity, especially Friday evenings. If you're flying Air France on a connecting itinerary, confirm whether your departure is from Orly or CDG — the two airports are 35 kilometers apart and sharing that detail with your Uber driver is non-optional.
Airlines operating from ORY
The following airlines offer non-stop flights from Orly Airport:
5O, 8R, AF, AH, AT, AZ, B0, BF, CE, IB, KM, LO, PC, SS, T7, TB, TO, TP, TU, TX, U2, UX, V7, VY, W4, W6, X9, XK
Frequently asked questions about flying to Paris
What's the best way to get from Orly Airport to Paris city center?
You can take the Orlyval automated train (about 15 minutes, €12.45) which connects to RER Line B, or grab a taxi/Uber for around €35-50 depending on traffic. The Orlybus is also a budget option at €8.70 if you don't mind a slower 30-minute ride.
When is the best time to fly from or to Paris?
Shoulder seasons like April-May and September-October offer great weather and fewer crowds than summer, plus cheaper fares than peak season. If you're flexible, flying mid-week is typically cheaper than weekends.
How many destinations can I reach directly from Orly Airport?
Orly connects to 183 direct destinations across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, making it super convenient for one-stop travel without needing to change planes.
Do I need a visa to enter France through Orly?
If you're from the US, Canada, Australia, or most other countries, you can enter visa-free for up to 90 days as a tourist. EU/EEA citizens just need a valid passport or ID card.
Any practical tips for Orly Airport?
Download the airport's app for real-time flight info and terminal maps, and note that Orly has two terminals (South and West) that aren't connected airside, so confirm which one your flight uses. Arrive at least 2 hours early for international flights to avoid stress.
Is Orly Airport expensive compared to other Paris airports?
Orly is generally mid-range pricing—it's pricier than budget-friendly Beauvais but cheaper than Charles de Gaulle for flights and ground transport. You'll find decent deals on food and shopping if you compare prices, though airport prices are always a bit higher than the city.
Plan your trip from Paris
Browse the complete list of 183 destinations below to find your next flight from Orly Airport. Each route page includes distance, estimated flight time, and airline information to help you plan your trip.