Paris Airports
Charles de Gaulle / Orly / Beauvais
Paris has three airports that welcome millions of visitors every year.
Once you land, your next question is usually where to base yourself in the city. See our full neighborhood breakdown for help choosing the right arrondissement.
The three main Paris airports are Charles de Gaulle Airport, Orly and Beauvais.
The Beauvais Airport is part of the municipality of Tillé and is 85 kilometers from the center of Paris, but it is used by several low-cost airlines as a Paris destination.
Each Paris airport has its own recommended transport option for reaching the city center or your hotel in Paris, and we explain it in detail on each page.
Follow the links below to find out more.
Distance from Paris Airports to the City Center
Distance from Paris Roissy Orly Airport to Paris City Center:
- Distance: 15 km
- Duration: approximately 30 minutes by car
- Distance: 25 km
- Duration: approximately 50 minutes by car
Distance from Beauvais Airport to Paris City Center:
- Distance: 85 km
- Duration: approximately 1 hour 30 minutes by car
Paris Airports
Charles de Gaulle, Orly, and Beauvais. Click on each one to find out how to get to the center of Paris.
Charles de Gaulle Airport
30 kilometers from the center of Paris. It is the city's main airport. It is well connected by trains, buses city services, private transfers, and taxis. Details here.
Orly Airport
15 kilometers from the city center. You can get around from there using several transport options such as the T7 Tramway, the Orlyval, the Orlybus, city buses, taxis, and private transfers.
Beauvais Airport
Mostly used by low-cost airlines (especially Ryanair). It is the farthest airport, 80 kilometers from Paris. Check the transport options to confirm whether it is worth it.
