Paris Guide

Paris Airports: The Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about arriving and departing from Paris's four airports — CDG, Orly, Le Bourget, and Beauvais.

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Charles de Gaulle (CDG)

Paris's main international airport, located 23 km northeast of central Paris. It has three terminals: T1, T2 (with sub-terminals A-G), and T3. T2E is the main intercontinental hub for Air France. Journey time to central Paris varies from 30 to 75 minutes by private car depending on traffic. ONYX WARD offers fixed-rate transfers from any terminal, with free parking included in the price.

Orly (ORY)

Located 14 km south of Paris, Orly is France's second-largest airport and primarily serves European and domestic routes. Its two terminals — Orly 1-2-3 and Orly 4 — are compact and easy to navigate. Journey time to central Paris is 30 to 50 minutes. The absence of a direct metro connection makes private transfer the most comfortable option.

Le Bourget (LBG)

Europe's busiest business aviation airport, located 10 km north of Paris. Le Bourget has no commercial scheduled services. It hosts over 100 private jet movements per day and the biennial Paris Air Show. ONYX WARD specialises in apron-side and FBO transfers for private aviation clients, with vehicles positioned before the jet's door opens.

Beauvais-Tille (BVA)

Located 85 km north of Paris, Beauvais serves low-cost carriers including Ryanair. The standard coach shuttle takes 75 to 90 minutes. A private ONYX WARD transfer from central Paris to Beauvais takes approximately the same time but delivers you from your hotel door to the terminal, with none of the stress of public transport.

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