Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Paris Orly Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Paris is one hour ahead of London and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
You can choose from 63 weekly London Gatwick Airport to Paris Orly Airport flights. The 07:45 departure with Vueling is the earliest flight you can take. Vueling operates the latest service of the day at 20:15.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LGW to ORY flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Vueling has direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Paris Orly Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Paris — and maybe even more of France if time allows.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Vueling.
Vueling is the most punctual carrier operating LGW to ORY flights, with 71.52% of its services arriving on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Paris Orly Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between LGW and ORY:
Cote D'Azur Airport
Verona Villafranca Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Right now, $50 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Paris Orly Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $100. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book seven months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from LGW to ORY.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Paris Orly Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from LGW to ORY.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Paris Orly Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to London Gatwick Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.26% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Paris Orly Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near LGW:
Arriving at Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Reserve a hotel near ORY if you're on a late London Gatwick Airport to Paris Orly Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own speed with a Paris Orly Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and chase adventure across Paris and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Paris Orly Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to central Paris
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
From Paris Orly Airport, Paris is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Paris Orly Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Paris based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Paris Orly Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Paris, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to ORY in January. Average temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of France
You've seen Paris, now it's time to explore other parts of France. Travel about 386 kilometres south-east to Lyon to tick off its popular sights. From Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere to Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another corner of France, consider Nantes, about 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes are key reasons to visit.