Orly at a glance: two departments, one operator
Paris-Orly airport sits in the Essonne and Val-de-Marne departments, south of Paris rather than in the capital. It operates under the Paris Aéroport brand, which the ADP group applies to all the Paris airports, according to the sources we consulted. Several communes border it, including Paray-Vieille-Poste and Orly itself.
This matters for planning: the journey from Paris is a transfer in its own right, and its length varies with the hour and the traffic. We quote no journey time. The chauffeur works backwards from the flight to set the departure, with a sensible margin, rather than applying a standard delay.
Orly 1, 2, 3 and 4: a recent naming to read carefully
In March 2019 the former Orly West was split into Orly 1 and Orly 2, the linking building became Orly 3, and the former Orly South became Orly 4. Orly 3 was inaugurated in April 2019. Sources differ on the vocabulary: the ADP group's press kit speaks of a single terminal with four boarding halls, others of four terminals.
The simplest approach is to keep to the number, from 1 to 4, as printed on the ticket or boarding pass. Airlines sometimes move between buildings from one season to the next, so we do not list carriers by number, and we suggest checking the number just before travelling.
For the assistant preparing the trip, the best practice is to copy the Orly number into the transfer request, next to the flight number and the passenger's name. If it is not yet known, say so: we will confirm it with you before you travel.
Departures: agreeing the drop-off with your passenger
For a departure, the drop-off point is chosen according to the Orly number. According to the Paris tourist office, a short-stay drop-off area is signposted at each building; parking and traffic rules are set by the operator and may change. We build them into the transport plan and confirm the agreed point with you.
It also helps to decide in advance what the chauffeur does: help with luggage, accompany the passenger to the entrance, or simply drop off. For someone travelling alone or with children, these details avoid hesitation when leaving the vehicle. A departure is planned from the airline's check-in deadline.
If the passenger carries oversized luggage or travels with a pet, mention it when requesting the transfer: the choice of vehicle and drop-off point is easier, and the chauffeur knows what to expect.
Arriving at Orly: flight tracking and name-board greeting
On arrival, the chauffeur follows the flight and is ready according to the actual landing time. The greeting is personal: a name board at the meeting point agreed with whoever organises the trip. Luggage and formalities can delay the exit, so the chauffeur stays available without the passenger having to search.
We make no numerical promise of punctuality: an airport is subject to the day's conditions. What we offer is careful preparation and a direct contact. If the passenger continues by train, Gare de Lyon or Gare Montparnasse can be planned within the same quote.
For a group, agree a single meeting point and a reachable telephone number: this is the most effective precaution when several passengers come out at different times.
Booking a chauffeur for Orly: the IKIGAI method
For a transfer, send us the flight number, the Orly number, passenger names and number of bags. We issue a firm quote before confirmation, then handle flight tracking and the name-board greeting. The vehicle is chosen according to the group, from the E-Class to the V-Class or Sprinter. 24/7 availability is confirmed on request.
Invoicing is adapted to companies, family offices and concierge teams. For a journey linking Orly and Roissy, see our guide to Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport; for all modes together, the transfers guide and the airport transfers page. The Orly transfer page and our Airports & travel section complete these pointers.
