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ORY Orly Airport
Orly Airport (IATA: ORY, ICAO:LFPO) is located in the the city of Paris, France. It is the primary international airport serving Paris and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+33892563950

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IATA Code

ORY

ICAO Code

LFPO

Name

Orly Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

France (FR)

City

Paris

Latitude

48.7252998

Longitude

2.3594401

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

Phone Number

+33892563950

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Orly Airport (ORY) Air Freight Guide

Orly Airport, ICAO LFPO, is an international airport serving Paris and the Île-de-France region. It is located approximately 13 km south of central Paris, with the airport site extending across Orly and Villeneuve-le-Roi. As a major passenger airport and an important base for domestic, overseas-territory and international services, it can support air cargo moving through passenger-belly capacity and connecting logistics networks. The airport is particularly relevant for Paris-area shipments requiring access to France, Europe, overseas destinations and selected long-haul markets. Our service team can assess routing, handling availability, customs requirements and final-mile collection before booking.

Airport name	Orly Airport
IATA / ICAO	ORY / LFPO
Location	Paris, Île-de-France, France
Coordinates	48.7252998, 2.3594401
Time zone	UTC+01:00; seasonal daylight-saving changes may apply

Key Highlights

Paris-area gateway: Useful for shipments originating in or destined for the southern and central Île-de-France logistics catchment.
Passenger-led airport profile: Cargo planning is closely linked to available belly capacity, airline acceptance rules and passenger-flight schedules rather than a dedicated freighter-only network.
Broad geographic relevance: The airport’s published destination profile includes Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Caribbean and North America; actual cargo routings depend on airline acceptance and connections.
Fast-changing handling windows: Cut-off, acceptance, truck access and warehouse procedures must be confirmed for the selected airline, handling agent and shipment type.
Alternative-airport planning: For heavy, oversized, highly time-critical or freighter-dependent cargo, our team can compare Orly Airport with other Paris-area gateways after checking capacity and total transit time.

Cargo Facilities & Services

General cargo handlingShipments are normally processed through airline-appointed or contract handling arrangements. Acceptance, storage and release conditions should be confirmed before cargo delivery.

Customs-controlled handlingExport, import and transit cargo may require customs-compliant presentation, electronic declarations and supporting commercial documents. The exact procedure depends on the shipment regime.

Temperature-sensitive cargoPharmaceuticals, perishables and other controlled-temperature shipments require prior confirmation of cool-chain capability, handover points, packaging limits and permitted dwell time.

Dangerous goodsAcceptance is subject to IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, airline-specific restrictions, trained handling personnel and advance document review. Do not deliver undeclared dangerous goods.

Special cargo coordinationLive animals, valuable cargo, vulnerable goods, batteries and oversized pieces need pre-alerts, equipment checks and written acceptance from the airline or handler.

Truck-side collection and deliveryVehicle appointment rules, driver identification, loading equipment, waiting time and collection release documents can vary. Our team confirms the operational handover before dispatch.

Routes & Transit Times

European distribution: Short-haul and regional services can support France and wider European delivery, subject to the selected airline’s cargo acceptance and connection plan.
Intercontinental direction: Cargo may move toward the Middle East, Africa, the Caribbean and North America either on available direct capacity or through an approved airline gateway.
Passenger-belly dependency: Available cargo space, aircraft type, seasonal schedules, embargoes and weight or dimension limits can change the routing at short notice.
Transit-time control: Published flight time is only one component; warehouse cut-off, customs release, transfer connection, truck appointment and delivery-zone congestion may materially affect end-to-end transit.
Planning method: Our service team provides a shipment-specific option after checking commodity, dimensions, chargeable weight, required delivery date and current airline confirmation. No fixed transit promise should be made before that check.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: Paris and the Île-de-France business region, with onward road distribution to other parts of France and neighboring European markets.
Typical commercial cargo: Time-sensitive documents, fashion and retail goods, spare parts, electronics, industrial components and general B2B shipments may be suitable, subject to airline restrictions.
Specialist cargo: Healthcare products, perishables, live animals and valuable goods require a dedicated operating plan, appropriate packaging and confirmed handling capability.
Import and export mix: Shipment routing is influenced by the origin or destination customs regime, the availability of direct capacity and the final delivery address rather than airport distance alone.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off confirmation: Airline cargo cut-off is not necessarily the same as truck arrival time. Our team confirms the booking-specific acceptance deadline, warehouse location, appointment requirement and document cut-off.
Complete shipment data: The air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, exporter/importer details, HS classification and customs instructions must be consistent. Missing or conflicting data can delay acceptance or customs release.
Dangerous goods and batteries: Lithium batteries, chemicals, aerosols, dry ice and other regulated articles require correct classification, packing, marks, labels and declarations. Airline approval may be stricter than the general regulation.
Inspection and release: Customs or security screening can extend dwell time. Cargo should not be booked on a narrow connection when a physical examination, permit check or document correction is possible.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity description, dimensions, gross weight, piece count, Incoterms, origin, destination and delivery deadline before requesting a firm routing.
For temperature-sensitive goods, use qualified packaging, provide the required temperature range and agree the maximum exposure time during truck and warehouse handovers.
For dangerous goods, batteries, live animals or oversized pieces, obtain preliminary airline acceptance before production packing and before arranging delivery to the airport.
Keep a contingency option through another Paris-area gateway when the shipment is freighter-dependent, has a tight delivery deadline or cannot tolerate a missed passenger-flight connection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Orly Airport handle international air freight?

It serves international passenger markets and may support international cargo movements through available airline and handling arrangements. Cargo acceptance, destination coverage and connection options must be confirmed for each booking.

Is Orly Airport suitable for urgent Paris deliveries?

It can be considered when airline capacity, customs timing and local trucking align with the delivery requirement. Our team checks the complete door-to-door schedule rather than relying only on flight duration.

How early should cargo arrive before departure?

There is no single universal cut-off. The applicable deadline depends on airline, handling agent, commodity, screening status, customs documents and the required acceptance process. We obtain the booking-specific instruction before dispatch.

Can temperature-controlled or dangerous goods be shipped through Orly Airport?

Such cargo may be accepted only when the selected airline and handler confirm the required capability and documentation. Advance review is essential for dry ice, lithium batteries, pharmaceuticals, perishables and other regulated commodities.

When should another Paris-area airport be considered?

We compare alternatives when the required destination has limited capacity, when a direct freighter service is needed, when cargo dimensions exceed acceptance limits, or when total transit and delivery reliability favor another gateway.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, IATA and ICAO codes, coordinates, location, time zone and descriptive positioning are based on the supplied airport master data. Operational statements are intentionally expressed as conditional guidance because airline schedules, handlers, customs procedures, acceptance cut-offs and facility availability may change.

Airport operator and current airport information: parisaeroport.fr
French civil aviation regulatory information: ecologie.gouv.fr
French customs and import/export procedures: douane.gouv.fr
International air transport standards and cargo guidance: iata.org
International aviation reference framework: icao.int

Specific flight availability, cargo capacity, handling capability, customs status, cut-off times and transit commitments must be verified by our service team against the live booking and shipment profile.