Flights to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)

Orly is the second of the two main Paris airports, sitting south of the city and closer to the centre than its bigger sibling. It is the airport many travellers use when they are already in Europe, for example when flying to Paris from Nice, Lisbon or Barcelona as part of a longer holiday, or when heading on to Corsica, the French Riviera or the French overseas territories. For Malaysians on a multi-country trip, choosing flights to Paris Orly can make the southern half of the city, and the countryside beyond it, easy to reach.

About Paris Orly Airport

Location

Orly Airport (ORY) lies in the southern suburbs, between the towns of Orly and Paray-Vieille-Poste, and is closer to central Paris than Charles de Gaulle. Long-haul flights from Asia almost always use Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) instead, so Orly suits the European or domestic legs of your journey. To compare both airports at once, start from the Paris city page.

Terminals

Orly's terminal buildings, numbered Orly 1 to Orly 4, are connected so you can walk between them indoors. Signs are in French and English, and the layout is far simpler than at CDG, which makes Orly a relatively relaxed airport for first-time visitors. Your e-ticket shows the terminal number for your flight.

Getting to and from the Airport

Metro line 14 runs from Orly directly into central Paris, reaching stations such as Gare de Lyon, Châtelet and Saint-Lazare. The Orlybus coach heads to Denfert-Rochereau in the south of the city, the Orlyval automatic train connects with the RER B at Antony, and tram line 7 links Orly with the metro network at Villejuif. Taxis charge a fixed flat fare to the city, and ride-hailing is available too.

Direct and Connecting Flights to Orly

Travellers from Malaysia rarely fly to Orly in one go. The more common pattern is a long-haul flight to another European city, then a short hop into Orly. When you search, use the Direct filter to see nonstop legs from your connecting city, and compare total travel time against itineraries that land at Charles de Gaulle. Orly is often the better pick if your onward plans lie south of Paris, such as a train to the Loire Valley or a stay near Montparnasse.

Remember that a connection between Orly and Charles de Gaulle means crossing the whole city, so avoid self-made transfers between the two airports on the same day unless you leave plenty of time.

When to Fly to Paris Orly

Paris enjoys its gentlest weather in late spring and early autumn, when parks on the Left Bank are green and café terraces are full. Summer is warm and sometimes hot, with many domestic holiday flights using Orly, while winter is cold and grey but quieter. Malaysian demand for Europe rises around the year-end school holidays, Hari Raya and Chinese New Year, and it is worth booking the European legs of your trip at the same time as the long-haul flight so the timings fit together.

Popular Places in the South of Paris

Latin Quarter and the Panthéon

The historic student quarter around the Sorbonne is full of bookshops, narrow lanes and inexpensive eateries. At its crest stands the domed Panthéon, where many of France's great figures are buried.

Luxembourg Gardens

Parisians come to these formal gardens to read, jog and sail toy boats on the central pond. The palace at one end houses the French Senate, and the tree-lined paths are lovely in every season.

The Catacombs of Paris

Beneath Denfert-Rochereau, a network of old quarry tunnels holds the bones of millions of former Parisians. It is an unusual and atmospheric visit, conveniently close to the Orlybus terminus. Book tickets in advance.

Montparnasse

Once the haunt of artists and writers, Montparnasse is known for its brasseries and for the tower whose top-floor viewing deck offers a view that includes the Eiffel Tower itself.

Palace of Fontainebleau

South of Paris, this royal château surrounded by a vast forest was home to French kings for centuries. It makes a calmer day trip than Versailles and pairs well with an Orly arrival or departure.

Where to Stay in the South of Paris

The Latin Quarter and Saint-Germain-des-Prés are classic Left Bank bases with plenty of cafés. The 14th arrondissement around Denfert-Rochereau and Montparnasse is residential and well linked to Orly by coach. The 13th arrondissement is home to the city's largest Asian quarter, which many Malaysians appreciate for its familiar flavours, and Gare de Lyon is handy for metro line 14 and trains to the south of France.

Food to Try in Paris

Pho and Asian Dishes in the 13th

The avenues of Choisy and Ivry are lined with Vietnamese, Chinese and Cambodian restaurants. A steaming bowl of pho or a plate of roast duck rice is a comforting break from French cuisine.

Galettes

These savoury buckwheat pancakes from Brittany are a speciality of the crêperies around Montparnasse, where many Breton families settled. Try one filled with egg, cheese and mushrooms.

Croque Monsieur

A toasted sandwich of ham and cheese topped with béchamel, sold in cafés everywhere. Ask for a chicken or vegetarian version if you do not eat pork.

Éclairs

Long choux pastries filled with cream and glazed with chocolate or coffee icing are a staple of every Paris pastry shop and an easy afternoon treat.

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