Paris Orly (ORY) · the closest airport to central Paris · Updated June 2026
Orly Airport Transfer
Detailed Drivers is a 5.0-star rated Orly airport transfer service featured in Forbes and Entrepreneur, providing engine-priced all-in transfers from Paris Orly (ORY) — the closest major airport to central Paris, about 9 miles south of the 1st arrondissement via the A6 autoroute. Every transfer includes an English-speaking chauffeur, real-time flight tracking across terminals Orly 1 through 4, a meet-and-greet inside arrivals with a name board, and one fixed price in US dollars that never surges through Paris Fashion Week, Roland-Garros, or a métro strike.
Orly airport transfer — Quick Facts
Orly → Central Paris / 1st arr.: $180 sedan / $210 SUV · 9 mi · 30–40 min
Orly → Champs-Élysées: $190 sedan · 11 mi
Orly → La Défense: $200 sedan · 14 mi
Orly → Disneyland Paris: $260 sedan · 25 mi
Terminals Orly 1–4 · English-speaking chauffeur · flight tracking · 24/7 · (888) 420-0177
Orly 1/2 Schengen + domestic, Orly 3/4 non-Schengen + long-haul — in-terminal arrivals meet
English-speaking chauffeur, name board on request, real-time flight tracking — no curbside scramble
9 mi to central Paris · 11 to the Champs-Élysées · 14 to La Défense via the A86
Versailles, Disneyland Paris, and the Orly-to-CDG cross-airport run — fixed all-in pricing
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An Orly airport transfer from Paris Orly (ORY) — the closest major airport to central Paris — is a roughly 9-mile, 30-to-40-minute run into the city via the A6 autoroute and the Boulevard Périphérique. Detailed Drivers prices every Orly transfer all-in from the engine, gives you an English-speaking chauffeur who tracks your flight across terminals Orly 1 through 4, and meets you inside the arrivals hall with a name board, so there is no taxi-rank queue after a long flight.
This is the dedicated Orly page within the broader Paris airport transfer network and the car service in Paris hub. The main intercontinental gateway is covered by our Charles de Gaulle airport transfer, private jets land via the Le Bourget transfer, executive arrivals continue as a black car service in Paris or hourly chauffeur service in Paris, groups take a limousine service in Paris or a Paris Sprinter van, and you can compare the Detailed Drivers fleet or reserve online.
Orly arrivals pickup and where transfers go
Orly 1 & 2
Schengen and domestic terminals serving Transavia, Vueling, easyJet, and Air France short-haul to Nice, Marseille, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Strasbourg, and Lyon — arrivals halls where the chauffeur meets you with a name board on request
Orly 3 & 4
Non-Schengen and long-haul terminals serving Air France, French Bee, Corsair, and Air Caraïbes to the French overseas territories and North Africa — passport control and baggage reclaim, then the in-terminal meet-and-greet
Linked terminals
Orly 1, 2, 3, and 4 sit under one connected building (the former Orly Sud and Orly Ouest), with the Orlyval shuttle to RER B at Antony and the 2024 Métro Line 14 extension for travellers who prefer rail — your chauffeur confirms the exact terminal from your flight
Central Paris
The 1st arrondissement and Louvre · the Champs-Élysées and 8th · the Eiffel Tower and 7th · Saint-Germain and the Latin Quarter (9–11 miles, 30–45 min via the A6 and Périphérique)
Île-de-France & beyond
La Défense business district (14 mi via the A86) · the Palace of Versailles (12 mi) · Disneyland Paris (25 mi via the A6/A86/A4) · the Orly-to-CDG cross-airport run (22 mi, 50–75 min)
Fleet
Business Sedan for solo and executive travel · First Class SUV for families and luggage · Mercedes S-Class on request · Sprinter Van for groups, families, and conference parties
How much is an Orly airport transfer?
Every estimate below is calculated with our rate engine from Google-routed miles and framed as one all-in figure in US dollars. Compare vehicles on the Detailed Drivers fleet, see all corporate rates, or reserve online.
| Destination | Business Sedan | First Class SUV | Sprinter Van | Distance · drive time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orly → Central Paris / 1st arr. | $180 | $210 | $600 | 9 mi · 30–40 min · A6 north to Porte d'Italie |
| Orly → Champs-Élysées / 8th | $190 | $230 | $620 | 11 mi · 30–45 min · A6 to Périphérique |
| Orly → Eiffel Tower / 7th | $180 | $220 | $610 | 10 mi · 30–40 min · A6 N |
| Orly → Saint-Germain / 6th | $180 | $210 | $600 | 9 mi · 30–45 min · Porte d'Orléans |
| Orly → La Défense | $200 | $250 | $650 | 14 mi · 35–55 min · A6 to A86 W |
| Orly → Versailles | $190 | $230 | $630 | 12 mi · 25–40 min · short hop, no autoroute |
| Orly → Disneyland Paris | $260 | $320 | $740 | 25 mi · 45–70 min · A6 to A86 to A4 E |
| Orly → CDG (cross-airport) | $250 | $300 | $720 | 22 mi · 50–75 min · A86 to A1 N |
Route miles are Google-routed Orly distances used by our rate engine. Estimates are billed in US dollars; final confirmation accounts for exact address, terminal, autoroute tolls, and vehicle availability.
Is Orly airport transfer better than the Orlyval, Orlybus, taxi, or Uber?
| Option | What happens at Orly | Best fit |
|---|---|---|
| Detailed Drivers | English-speaking chauffeur tracking your flight, in-terminal meet-and-greet with a name board, one fixed all-in price in US dollars, no surge. | Executives, families, and first-time visitors. |
| Orlyval + RER B | Automated Orlyval shuttle to Antony, then RER B into Châtelet — fast but with a change, your own luggage, and a métro onward to most hotels. | Solo travellers without much luggage. |
| Orlybus | Public coach from Orly to Denfert-Rochereau in the 14th, then métro onward — inexpensive but no door-to-door and no flight tracking. | Cost-led solo trips to the Left Bank. |
| Paris taxi | Regulated fixed fare from the rank — €44 to the Left Bank, €36 to the Right Bank — metered extras possible, no pre-arranged meet or flight tracking. | Short hops without pre-booking. |
| Uber | Pickup from the Orly rideshare zone; surges during Fashion Week, Roland-Garros, RATP strikes, and the Paris Air Show. | Solo travellers when prices are calm. |
| Self-driving | The Orly rental-car centre, A6 autoroute traffic, Périphérique congestion, and central Paris parking add friction after a flight. | Travellers who already know Paris. |
Flight tracking and Paris arrivals
Orly is the busiest single-building airport in France and the closest to the city, so arrivals shift constantly — especially during the morning and evening European business banks, Roland-Garros and Paris Fashion Week, the biennial Paris Air Show at nearby Le Bourget, and RATP or SNCF strike days. Every Orly airport transfer from Detailed Drivers includes real-time flight tracking, so the English-speaking chauffeur sees your actual landing time and is waiting inside the arrivals hall before you clear baggage reclaim.
Schengen arrivals — Orly 1/2
Domestic and Schengen flights land at Orly 1 and 2 with no passport control. Complimentary wait time is built in, and the chauffeur adjusts automatically for delays out of the European morning bank.
Long-haul arrivals — Orly 3/4
Extra complimentary wait time covers passport control and baggage reclaim for non-Schengen and long-haul flights before the chauffeur meets you in the arrivals hall with a name board.
Strike days & events
RATP and SNCF strikes can snarl the métro and RER. A reserved chauffeur keeps your transfer fixed and on schedule when public transport is disrupted — your all-in price never moves.
Private aviation
For private jets, our Le Bourget transfer stages at the FBO with tail-number tracking.
When to book your Orly transfer
Early & late banks
European business flights cluster around the morning and evening — book 24+ hours ahead for a confirmed chauffeur around Orly's overnight curfew.
Event surge windows
Roland-Garros, Paris Fashion Week, and the Paris Air Show spike rideshare pricing — your engine price never moves.
Strike days
RATP and SNCF industrial action fills the roads — reserve early so a fixed transfer is waiting when the métro is not.
Long-haul arrivals
French overseas, North Africa, and other long-haul flights into Orly 3/4 — add the in-terminal meet-and-greet for passport control.
Disney & Versailles
Family trips to Disneyland Paris or the Palace of Versailles — a First Class SUV or Sprinter Van keeps luggage and children comfortable.
Multi-day corporate
As-directed days across La Défense and central Paris — see Paris corporate travel.
Why choose Detailed Drivers for Orly airport transfer
A Paris airport transfer should give visitors and residents the same reliable result every time: an English-speaking chauffeur waiting inside the arrivals hall, a vehicle matched to the trip, and a price set before the ride begins. Detailed Drivers provides Orly pickups and city destinations across Paris and Île-de-France with that consistency, whether you are making a hotel check-in window, a Left Bank meeting, or a same-day connection.
An English-speaking private chauffeur
Skip the taxi-rank queue and the language barrier. A dedicated English-speaking chauffeur meets you in person inside arrivals, handles the bags, and drives straight to your address — the kind of comfort and care that makes the run from Orly into Paris genuinely calm. Your status as a private booking means the vehicle is reserved only for you.
A fleet for every Paris trip
Sedans, SUVs, and Sprinters cover solo executives through full event groups. Companies sending teams to La Défense, the Champs-Élysées, or a conference can schedule one vehicle or several. This range of service options ensures each person rides in the right style of vehicle for the occasion.
Built for corporate and special travel
Detailed Drivers serves the Paris corporate world the way it serves a special-occasion arrival: discreetly and on schedule. Flight tracking, complimentary wait time, and an in-terminal meet-and-greet provide peace of mind for central Paris and La Défense pickups, so you can enjoy the city while the chauffeur handles the route and the timing.
One clear price, no surprises
You pay an all-in price quoted from our engine in US dollars before you book — a complete number with no surge multiplier when an evening bank lands or a strike fills the roads. That kind of convenience and a safe, on-time pickup is what keeps Paris travellers returning. Book in a minute and we handle the rest, from the right vehicle to the final mile.
Paris airport & related pages
Paris airport transfer
All Paris airport routes and pricing.
Charles de Gaulle transfer
The main intercontinental gateway.
Le Bourget transfer
Private aviation at Paris Le Bourget.
Car service in Paris
The full Paris hub.
Black car service Paris
Executive arrivals from Orly.
Chauffeur service Paris
Hourly as-directed days.
Last updated June 2026 · All-in pricing — no surge, no hidden fees
