Paris Orly Airport bans private car drop-offs to slash CO₂ emissions by 2026

Paris Orly Airport is set to undergo major changes to its dropbox and transport systems. The plans aim to cut CO₂ emissions by reducing private vehicle access near terminals. Instead, passengers will rely more on shuttles, public transport, and dedicated lanes for smoother connections.

From late 2026, private car drop-offs directly outside terminal entrances will be banned. Only professional drivers, such as taxis, and passengers with reduced mobility will still be allowed in these zones. Everyone else will need to use shuttle buses or the airport's internal public transport to reach the terminals.

Long-term parking users will keep their current access to spaces near the buildings. A new lane, reserved exclusively for public transport, will link the parking areas and drop-off points to the terminals. This change follows the recent extension of Metro Line 14, which now provides a direct route from Orly to central Paris.

By 2030, further improvements will arrive with the completion of Line 18. This new metro route will connect Orly to Massy-Palaiseau, Saclay, and eventually Versailles. Other existing links—such as OrlyVal + RER B, Tram T7, and OrlyBus—already offer direct trips to key spots like Chatelet and Denfert-Rochereau. Disneyland Paris and Serris-Val d'Europe remain accessible via shuttle services.

The overhaul will push more travellers toward public transport, cutting down on traffic and pollution around the airport. With works beginning in 2026, the full system should be operational by the end of the decade. The shift aligns with broader efforts to make Paris airports greener and more efficient.