Airports in Paris Practical information, access, and traveler tips
Ready to pack your bags? To facilitate your air travel, find all the useful information about the Paris airports managed by Paris Aéroport: Orly, Roissy Charles de Gaulle, and Le Bourget. Access, practical information, traveler tips... Here are all the keys for a stress-free journey.
All the information about the Paris airports
The Paris region has two main airports for regular national and international commercial flights:
- Roissy Charles de Gaulle (CDG) airport, the largest airport in France and one of the largest in Europe,
- Paris Orly (ORY) airport, the second largest airport in France,
Paris-Le Bourget airport is dedicated to business aviation for private and non-regular flights. It is the largest airport of its kind in Europe.
Numerous services are available at all Paris airports: nearby hotels, dining options, waiting areas, shops, luggage storage, ATMs, currency exchange, and post offices are provided for travelers. You can also find information counters to answer your questions on-site.
Are you planning to visit one of these airports soon? Find all the useful information for your trip with Bonjour RATP. We assist you in all your travels in the Paris region. Discover the means of access to each airport, the different terminals, the nearest parking lots, and the free shuttles at your disposal to easily move around, even with your luggage.
Access, parking, and connections
The Paris airports are all located a few kilometers from the center of Paris: Paris Orly to the south, and Roissy Charles de Gaulle and Le Bourget airports to the northeast. Therefore, you need to choose the appropriate means of transportation to easily reach your airport.
From the center of Paris, its suburbs, or the rest of France, there are several ways to get there: buses, RER trains, trams, long-distance trains, private cars, taxis, VTCs, and hotel shuttles allow you to quickly reach your airport or its surroundings.
Once you arrive at Orly or Roissy airports, you can also take advantage of their parking lots, CDGVal and OrlyVal metros, as well as other free shuttles that allow you to move between terminals.
To find all the useful information, Bonjour RATP is here to help! Your pocket travel companion allows you to know real-time traffic and calculate routes to the airports on all RATP-operated lines (Metro, Bus, RER, Tramway) or to book your Marcel VTC journey. This way, you can anticipate your connections and choose your route to arrive at the airport on time and in the best conditions.
The traveler's guide for a stress-free journey
The departure is approaching! Once you have your plane tickets and all your travel documents gathered, all you have to do is reach your departure airport to take off on your next adventure.
Check-in, go through security checks, and find your boarding gate in no time before boarding your flight. Is this your first time traveling through Paris airports? No worries, we've got it all covered!
Make sure to prepare your trip to the Paris airports with our traveler's guide. It is at your disposal to allow you to travel with peace of mind. Consult all the information, tips, and useful advice on-site or before your arrival at the airport. Follow the guide!
