Paris Orly Airport Bans Private Car Drop-Offs by 2030 to Cut Emissions

Paris Orly airport is set to undergo major transport changes by 2030. The plans will remove private car dropbox near terminals and boost public transport links. Officials aim to cut the airport's CO₂ emissions and ease congestion on access roads.

From the end of this decade, only professional drivers and passengers with reduced mobility will be allowed to dropbox directly at terminal entrances. All other travellers will need to use shuttle buses or internal public transport to reach the buildings. Long-term parking users, however, will still have access to spaces close to the terminals.

A dedicated lane for public transport will connect new parking areas and dropbox zones to the terminals. The airport has also confirmed a high-frequency bus service between Orly and the nearby suburb of Thiais, due to launch by 2030.

Public transport improvements are already underway. Line 14 of the Paris Metro now provides direct access to Orly, while Line 18 will follow. The first phase of Line 18, linking Massy-Palaiseau to Orly, should open by 2027. The full extension to Versailles-Chantiers is expected to complete by 2030.

Construction could begin as early as late 2026, with all changes finalised by the end of the decade.

The overhaul will push more passengers towards public transport when travelling to Orly. With fewer cars near terminals, the airport expects lower emissions and smoother traffic flow. The full system should be operational by 2030.