Paris Orly has an important fact most travelers don't know: there's a curfew from 11:30 PM to 6:00 AM. No flights land or depart during this window. So "late night" at Orly means arriving between 9-11:30 PM, when delayed evening flights push the schedule.
What's running in the late evening
| Transport | Late-evening availability |
|---|---|
| Metro line 14 | Runs into the late evening - check the last departure for your date |
| Orlyval | Stops earlier than the metro - check before relying on it |
| Tram T7 | Runs into the late evening - check the last departure |
| OrlyBus | Withdrawn 3 March 2025 - does not run |
| Noctilien (night buses) | Through the night: N22, N31, N131, N144 |
| Taxis | 24/7, always at the rank |
| Pre-booked transfers | 24/7 |
Fixed-price private transfer
ORY Paris City Center
From€97for 2 passengers
Other destinations
Last-departure times shift with the timetable, so check the current one on the Ile-de-France Mobilites or RATP site for your arrival date rather than trusting a number in any guide.
Flights landing 9-11 PM
This is the most common "late" scenario at Orly. At this hour:
- Metro line 14 is normally still running and is the quickest way in - about 25 minutes to Chatelet
- Tram T7 is normally still running
- Orlyval stops earlier than the metro and can be tight for 10 PM+ arrivals
- OrlyBus no longer exists - it was withdrawn on 3 March 2025
- Taxis are always available at the rank
If your flight lands at 10 PM, you should be through baggage claim by 10:30-10:45 PM, and line 14 should still be running. Confirm the last departure for your date before you land.
After midnight (rare scenario)
If a severely delayed flight lands close to the curfew (11-11:30 PM), you might exit the terminal around midnight. At that point:
- Noctilien night buses are your public transport option — N22 and N31 serve the Orly area, connecting to Chatelet and other hubs. Runs every 30-60 minutes. Slow and not tourist-friendly.
- Taxis are the practical choice. Flat rates still apply: 36 EUR Left Bank, 45 EUR Right Bank.
- Pre-booked transfers are guaranteed.
- Uber/VTC apps work but availability can be thin very late.
The flat-rate taxi advantage at night
Paris's flat-rate taxi system is especially valuable at night because:
- Same price as daytime — no night surcharge on the flat rate
- Empty roads — the ride takes 20-25 minutes instead of 40+ minutes during the day
- Always available — Orly's taxi rank has cars for the last flights
You're essentially getting a faster, emptier ride for the same 36-45 EUR. Late evening is actually the best time for a Paris airport taxi.
Safety
Orly Airport is safe at any operating hour — well-patrolled and well-lit. The main concern is the taxi rank: only use the official rank. Ignore anyone inside the terminal offering a ride. Unlicensed drivers ("pirates") occasionally target late arrivals.
Paris at night is generally fine for tourists, especially the central neighborhoods where hotels are located.
Our recommendation
For late evening arrivals (9-11 PM): Metro line 14 if it's still running (about 25 minutes to Chatelet on the 14 EUR airport ticket), otherwise the flat-rate taxi - same price as daytime, faster ride, no connections. For the rare midnight scenario after severe delays: taxi or pre-booked transfer. Don't count on the Orlyval, and don't look for the OrlyBus - it was withdrawn in March 2025.