Orly Airport Live Departures
Orly Airport Check-in
There are a few ways you can check in at Orly Airport departures. The most practical way, especially if you don’t have any luggage to drop off, is to check in online in advance. Most airlines allow this method of check-in through their website or app. If you opt for this option and don’t have any luggage to drop, you can head straight to security upon arrival at the airport. If you do have luggage, you need to drop it off before proceeding to the departure area.
Alternatively, you can check in at the airport using self-service kiosks or at the airline counters. Self-service kiosks are located throughout the landside departures area in all terminals and you can use them to print off your boarding pass and luggage tags. You can then drop your luggage off at a dedicated counter nearby.
Finally, you can check in the old-school way, via your airline’s counter. Just check the flight information screens or our live Paris Orly Airport departures board and look for your airline’s counter to check in and show your travel documents.
*Some airlines operate exclusively with online check-in and may even charge a printing fee if you have not printed your boarding pass before arriving at the airport.
Orly Terminals 1 and 2
Check-in and Departures are on Level 1.
Orly Departures Terminal 3
Check-in and Departures are on Level 1.
Access to Gates E and F (Orly 4) is on Level 1.
Orly 4
Check-in is located on Level 0.
Departures Lounge and Boarding Gates are on Level 1.
What is the recommended Orly Airport check-in time?
Orly Airport recommends you arrive at least 2 hours before take-off for short-haul flights and 3 hours prior to departure for long-haul flights. This is especially important during peak season and busy periods such as evenings and weekends, when the airport is more crowded than usual.
What’s next?
Once you’ve completed the necessary check-in procedures, you can pass through security and straight on through to Orly Airport departures. It’s best to have your boarding pass and the correct travel documents easily accessible to breeze through security and border control.
Before arriving at the airport, we recommend double-checking what you can and can’t take in your luggage on Orly Airport’s website. Make sure you only bring liquids in containers of up to 100 ml in a resealable and transparent bag.
Orly Airport security times can get quite long during peak season and busy periods such as school holidays and weekends. On a usual day, airport security takes 15-30 minutes to complete. Although, it can take as long as 1 hour when the airport is more crowded.
*Orly Airport fast-track security is part of the premium Meet and Greet service and is ideal for those wanting to skip the crowds at security and border control.
What to do in Orly Airport Departures?
The four departure terminals at Orly Airport provide charging points, currency exchange and cash services, free WiFi, rest areas, toilets and baby changing services, and information desks. You’ll also find a variety of lounges, shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. There are also plenty of facilities to cater for different needs such as children’s areas, video game corners, workstations and even a conference centre and Panorama Terrace on Level 4.
If you’re shopping in Orly Airport Duty-free, checking the tax-free entitlement of the country you’re flying to is always a good idea and ensures you won’t have to pay any fines. Duty-free purchases depend on your final destination. This is why you will need to show your boarding card when purchasing.
Frequently Asked Questions
When to arrive at Orly Airport?
Paris Orly Airport recommends arriving 2 hours before domestic or short European flights and 3 hours prior to international and long-haul flights.