Travelling from Melbourne to Paris Orly Airport (ORY): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Paris Orly Airport (ORY) jetting off from here.
Paris Orly Airport is located in Paris. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is ten hours behind Melbourne.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to ORY, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Heading away during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kms (15 miles) in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Paris Orly Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kms (35 miles) away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Relax before your Melbourne to ORY flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can roll out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Most flights that depart Avalon Airport reach their destination right on cue. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Book a hotel close to ORY if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Paris Orly Airport. Check in to one of these options and end the night sooner:
Explore without limits with a Paris Orly Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and experience more of Paris and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Melbourne to Paris Orly Airport flight.
The address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Getting from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to central Paris
The centre of Paris is around 9 miles from Paris Orly Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research before you go.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
£235 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Paris Orly Airport. Return flights start from £513. These prices can change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to ORY, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
July is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Paris Orly Airport (ORY). Plan your visit to Paris in April for a more laid-back experience.
Before locking in your Melbourne to ORY plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Paris, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Paris Orly Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Paris
Start your Paris trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Paris Orly Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Your visit to Paris should come with a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions worth exploring include Louve, Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum.
Explore more of France
Paris has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of France waiting to be explored. About 209 kms (130 miles) north of Paris, a visit to Lille will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Palais des Beaux Arts, Grand'Place and Grand place.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in France, head for Reims, about 137 kms (85 miles) north-east of Paris. Champagne Park, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Centre of Visits and Towers of Reims Cathedral are key reasons to visit.