Which Terminal at Orly Airport? Orly 1, 2, 3 & 4 Explained
Paris-Orly has one connected terminal building divided into four zones: Orly 1, 2, 3 and 4. Orly 1 and 2 are the former Orly Ouest (West); Orly 3 is the central connecting building; Orly 4 is the former Orly Sud (South). You can walk between 1, 2 and 3 without leaving the building, and Orly 4 is a short walk or a free OrlyVal shuttle stop away. Your terminal is printed on your boarding pass — but here’s how the whole airport fits together.
| TL;DR
● Four zones under one roof: Orly 1, 2, 3, 4. Old names Orly Sud and Orly Ouest were retired in 2019. ● Orly 1 + 2 = former Ouest · Orly 3 = central connector · Orly 4 = former Sud. ● Your zone is on your boarding pass; airline-to-zone assignments change, so always check it. ● Skipping queues in any zone? See the Orly fast track guide. |
Orly 1, 2, 3 and 4 — and the old Sud / Ouest names
In March 2019, Aéroports de Paris merged Orly’s two historic terminals into a single building and renamed everything by number. The former Orly Ouest became Orly 1 and Orly 2; a new central building, Orly 3, was opened to physically link the two former terminals for the first time; and the former Orly Sud became Orly 4. If you see old signage or an old article referring to “Orly Sud” or “Orly Ouest”, that’s Orly 4 and Orly 1–2 respectively.
| Zone | Formerly | Typically serves | Connected to |
| Orly 1 | Orly Ouest | Schengen & domestic; Air France short-haul, low-cost | Orly 2 & 3 (walk) |
| Orly 2 | Orly Ouest | Schengen & non-Schengen; main check-in concourse | Orly 1 & 3 (walk) |
| Orly 3 | New (2019) | The central connector; some non-Schengen; shuttle to Orly 4 | Orly 1, 2 (walk) · Orly 4 (shuttle) |
| Orly 4 | Orly Sud | International & long-haul; many non-EU carriers | Orly 3 (short walk / free shuttle) |
Airline-to-zone assignments are managed by the airport and change over time. Treat the “typically serves” column as a guide, not a guarantee — your boarding pass is authoritative.
Which terminal does my airline use at Orly?
The reliable answer is on your boarding pass and in your airline’s check-in confirmation, because Orly reassigns airlines between zones periodically. As a general pattern, Air France domestic and Schengen flights and several low-cost carriers operate from Orly 1 and 2; long-haul and many non-EU carriers operate from Orly 4; and Orly 3 handles the central mix and the shuttle to Orly 4. If you’re booking a fast track service, you don’t need to work this out — your greeter meets you in the right zone.
How to move between Orly terminals
Orly 1, 2 and 3 are directly connected — you walk between them along signed corridors inside the building. Orly 4 (the former Sud) sits a little apart: it’s a short walk via the connector, or one free stop on the OrlyVal shuttle, which links the terminal zones at no charge. Allow extra minutes if you land in one zone and depart from Orly 4, and if your connection is tight, consider connection fast track so a greeter guides you — more in our guide to connecting flights and transfers.
Getting to and from Orly
Orly sits about 14 km south of central Paris and now has several fast links:
- Metro Line 14 — since June 2024, a direct driverless metro runs from Orly to central Paris (Châtelet in roughly 25 minutes). The station serves the terminal zones.
- OrlyVal + RER B — the automated OrlyVal shuttle connects to Antony, where you join the RER B toward Paris; roughly 35–45 minutes total.
- Tramway T7 — a cheaper, slower option toward Villejuif and Metro Line 7.
- Orlybus — a direct bus to Denfert-Rochereau on the Left Bank.
Whichever you use, aim to reach your check-in zone with time to spare — see how early to arrive at Orly.
Finding your terminal on arrival and for pickup
On arrival, follow the signs to your zone’s baggage claim; the zone number is on your boarding pass and the arrivals board. If someone is collecting you, agree a zone in advance — Orly 4 and Orly 1–2 arrivals halls are a walk apart. For a smooth landing, especially on a long-haul or non-EU arrival, arrival fast track brings a greeter to meet you airside and walk you through.
Frequently asked questions
How many terminals does Orly have?
One connected terminal building split into four zones — Orly 1, 2, 3 and 4. The former Orly Sud and Orly Ouest names were retired in 2019.
What is Orly Sud now?
Orly Sud is now Orly 4. Orly Ouest became Orly 1 and Orly 2, and Orly 3 is the central connecting building opened in 2019.
Which terminal is Terminal 1 / Orly 1?
Orly 1 is part of the former Orly Ouest and generally handles Schengen and domestic flights, including Air France short-haul and some low-cost carriers. Confirm on your boarding pass.
Can I walk between Orly terminals?
Yes — Orly 1, 2 and 3 are directly connected on foot. Orly 4 is a short walk via the connector or one free stop on the OrlyVal shuttle.
How do I get from Orly to central Paris?
Metro Line 14 runs direct (about 25 minutes to Châtelet). Alternatives are OrlyVal to the RER B, the T7 tram, and the Orlybus.
