Paris-Orly Airport Terminal 1 Map (Most Up-To-Date)
Paris-Orly Airport Terminal 1 is a split-level, rectangular “processor + finger piers” layout within Paris’s primary Orly hub, with Arrivals compressed on Level 0 and Departures stretched along Level 1. The building’s main movement axis runs east–west through check-in Zones 11–18, then turns “inland” toward a single security decision fork that feeds two dead-end piers (A and B). Most time loss happens at vertical transitions and the A/B split.
Map Table
| Level | Core Areas | Critical Split | Key Connections |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 0 | Arrivals hall, baggage reclaim, customs exit, taxi/VTC wayfinding | taxis curb vs VTC Parking Pro | internal corridor to Orly 2/3, vertical cores to Departures |
| Level 1 | Departures hall, check-in Zones 11–18, retail filter, information desk | Portes A vs Portes B security feed | Orlyval station, walk link toward Terminal 3 / Métro 14 |
| Airside | walk-through duty free, Pier A, Pier B | no airside A↔B crossover | gates A10–A20, gates B10–B20 |
Paris-Orly Airport Terminal 1 Map Strategy
- Treat the security entrance as a binary lock: match your boarding pass letter (A or B) before joining any queue; post-screening crossover is not possible without being escorted out and re-clearing security.
- Use the fastest viable insertion point: Orlyval drops you into Departures near Zone 14; Métro 14 puts you at Terminal 3 and forces the long internal connector walk before you even see Zones 11–18.
- Navigate by hard anchors, not vibes: Information Desk (Level 1 center), Zone numbers (11–18 = Terminal 1), and Gate-letter bulkhead signs are your “true north” through retail clutter.
- Budget worst-case walking, not best-case: plan for the furthest pier tip after security (~300 m airside) plus the full landside approach; wrong turns at the A/B fork can cost 30–45 minutes.
2026 Paris-Orly Airport Terminal 1 Map + Printable PDF
Operationally, 2026 wayfinding pressure at Orly 1 is still defined by the Portes A vs Portes B security split, plus the long internal walk if you arrive via Métro Line 14 at Terminal 3. Orlyval remains the fastest “direct insertion” into the Orly 1–2–3 block, and there are still no alternate public security entrances beyond the main A/B checkpoints.
Paris-Orly Airport Terminal 1 Level 1 Departures Map 2025
Paris-Orly Airport Terminal 1 Level 0 Baggage Claim Map 2025
2026 Paris-Orly Airport Terminal 1 Map Guide
What is the exact walking route (with named corridors/landmarks) from Terminal 1 check-in to the main security entrance?
The main security entrance is reached by walking “inland” from the check-in counter islands (Zones 11–18) toward the central retail filter until you hit the Portes A / Portes B split. Start in the Departures Hall (Level 1) with the check-in islands on one side and the terminal façade on the other, then angle away from the curbside frontage toward the rear of the hall.
The cleanest anchor-led route is: aim for the central Point Information desk in the Level 1 public hall, pass it as your mid-hall divider, then continue through the dense landside shop zone (Relay / Brioche Dorée area) where queues can spill into the spine. The security queue start has no hard doorway; it begins directly on the hall floor at the bifurcation under the illuminated bulkheads labeled “Embarquement Portes A / Boarding Gates A” and “Embarquement Portes B / Boarding Gates B.”
Where is the first “point-of-no-return” decision fork in Terminal 1 departures where choosing the wrong direction forces a backtrack (and what are the two label names shown on signage there)?
The first point-of-no-return is the Portes A vs Portes B split at the Terminal 1 security entrance, before you commit to either checkpoint queue. The wrong choice can strand you in the wrong sterile pier with no airside crossover, forcing an escort back landside and a full re-queue.
The fork is in Departures (Level 1) at the start of the security queue maze under large illuminated overhead bulkheads, just beyond the landside retail filter and upstream from the x-ray lanes. The two sign labels shown at the split are:
- “Embarquement Portes A / Boarding Gates A”
- “Embarquement Portes B / Boarding Gates B”
Where are the alternate security access points (if any) for Terminal 1 departures, and what is the exact walking distance between them?
There are no alternate public security access points for Terminal 1 departures beyond the two main checkpoints feeding Portes A and Portes B. If the main hall is gridlocked, there is no secondary “back door” checkpoint on another level or near the inter-terminal connectors.
Accès No. 1 (Fast Track) sits alongside the standard lanes at the same physical Portes A and Portes B checkpoints, so it does not create a separate access point with a measurable between-entrances walking distance. The only actionable “distance” is that Portes A and Portes B are co-located at the same security nexus and split off at the same decision bulkhead, meaning you must choose the correct letter before entering the queue maze rather than trying to relocate to another checkpoint.
What is the exact distance from the security exit to the furthest Terminal 1 gate cluster (the longest-walk scenario) in meters?
The longest post-security walk is approximately 300 meters from the security exit (after the walk-through duty free) to the tip of the furthest pier gate cluster (A20 region at the end of Pier A). This is the worst-case “deep pier” scenario when your gate is at the far end rather than near the pier root.
After screening, you are funneled through the duty-free maze and then emerge into the main airside corridor where the finger piers extend as dead-end spines. The walk distance is measured from the point you fully exit the duty-free loop into the sterile corridor to the end-of-pier gate area. With luggage drag and crowding, that 300 m can still feel slow, so treat it as a fixed time cost you add after clearing security—especially if boarding is already in progress.
What is the shortest map-verified walking path from Orly 4 arrivals to the Orlyval / inter-terminal connection used to reach Orly 1, including the named connector building(s)?
The shortest map-verified walking path is the covered pedestrian bridge route signed “Orly 1–2–3,” running through the Cœur d’Orly bridge section from Orly 4 to the west block. Start in Orly 4 Arrivals, go up to Level 1, then follow the pedestrian wayfinding for “Orly 1–2–3” into the climate-controlled passerelle.
The route stays inside the terminal envelope and connectors: Orly 4 Level 1 → follow “Orly 1–2–3” (walker icon) → enter the covered walkway → traverse the Cœur d’Orly bridge segment → continue into the Orly 1–2–3 block toward the Orlyval/Departures area. The walk is about 1.2 km total and typically takes 15–20 minutes; if you want the fastest transfer instead of the shortest walking path, the Orlyval shuttle between Orly 4 and “Orly 1–2–3” is the quick option
Where is the exact Orlyval boarding point that serves Orly 1, and what is the walking distance from the nearest Terminal 1 entrance?
The Orlyval boarding point for Orly 1 is inside the terminal envelope on Level 1 (Departures) at the “Orly 1–2–3” station, positioned by Porte 14a / Exit 14. The nearest functional Terminal 1 entrance reference is the Orly 1 Departures hall access at the same Gate/Exit zone.
From the Orlyval fare gates to the nearest Terminal 1 check-in frontage (Zone 14 area in the Departures Hall), the walk is under 50 meters. Practically, you exit the Orlyval gates and you’re already in the Level 1 departures matrix—close enough that Zone 14 works as the anchor landmark for “you’re in Terminal 1 check-in territory” without needing a long connector corridor.
In Terminal 1, where is the first place you can physically see signs for Orlyval vs Tram/Metro at the same time, and what are the exact sign labels shown at that junction?
The first place you can see Orlyval vs Tram/Metro signage at the same time is the Terminal 1 Arrivals Hall (Level 0), immediately after you exit the customs doors into the public “meeters and greeters” zone. That is where the overhead direction boards split flows before you commit to going up for Orlyval or walking laterally toward Terminal 3.
At that junction, the simultaneously visible sign labels are:
- “Orlyval”
- “Tramway T7”
- “Métro 14”
The operational trap is that “Tramway T7” still implies taking Orlyval first (to reach Orly 4), while “Métro 14” implies walking through the internal connector toward Terminal 3 rather than going up into the Orlyval core.
What is the shortest route from Terminal 1 arrivals to the ground transport exit used for tram/metro connections (with the specific door/exit label shown on airport maps)?
The shortest route to the tram/metro connection flow is the internal walk from Terminal 1 Arrivals (Level 0) toward Terminal 3, exiting at Porte 32a in Orly 3 (the closest labeled egress for the Métro 14 forecourt/station area). This is the same “follow Terminal 3 / Métro 14” corridor logic used to reach the ground-transport interface for the metro side of the complex.
From Terminal 1 baggage reclaim, exit into the Level 0 Arrivals hall, turn right in the direction of Orly 2/3, then follow overhead signs for “Terminal 3” and “Métro 14” through the continuous internal corridor. You pass through the Orly 2 arrivals bleed, continue into Orly 3 arrivals, then take the exit labeled Porte 32a (Orly 3) toward the Terminal 3 forecourt where the station is signed “Gare Aéroport d’Orly.” For Tram T7 specifically, the correct protocol is Orlyval to Orly 4 first; there is no T7 stop at Terminal 1.
Where is the exact rideshare pickup zone closest to Terminal 1, and what is the walking distance from Terminal 1 arrivals baggage claim to that pickup point?
The closest rideshare pickup zone is the VTC (ride-app) pickup area in the Parking Pro (Professional Car Park) zone on the Arrivals level, not the taxi curb. The walk from Terminal 1 arrivals baggage claim to that VTC pickup point is about 150 meters.
From baggage reclaim on Level 0, follow signs for “VTC” / “Ride App Pickup,” exit near Porte 14a, then cross the taxi lanes without stopping at the curb. Continue into the adjacent Parking Pro structure where rideshare drivers are geofenced to wait. The common failure mode is walking to the taxi line because it’s the most visible exit; drivers cannot legally pick up there and will often cancel if you don’t move to the Pro pickup area.
Where is the short-stay/parking access point closest to Terminal 1 arrivals, and what is the shortest pedestrian route from arrivals to that parking entrance?
The closest short-stay parking access is Parking P2 via the elevator core and covered pedestrian bridge linked near Porte 14a. This is the most direct “garage interface” for Terminal 1 because it avoids the long Terminal 3 connector walk and stays fully covered.
From Terminal 1 Arrivals (Level 0), head toward Porte 14a as your curbside anchor, then locate the nearby elevator core that serves the bridge level (often presented as a distinct mezzanine/upper walkway level). Take the elevator up, follow signs for Parking P2, and cross the enclosed bridge directly into the P2 structure. Typical pedestrian time is about 3–4 minutes from the arrivals hall once you commit to the elevator-and-bridge route.
Where is the nearest information desk (or official help point) to Terminal 1 security, and what is the walking distance from the security queue start?
The nearest official help point is the central Point Information desk in the Level 1 Departures hall, about 50–80 meters from the start of the security queue. It sits upstream of the Portes A / Portes B security entrance and acts as the main landmark divider in the public hall.
From the security queue start (where the tensabarriers begin on the hall floor under the Portes A / Portes B bulkheads), you have to step out of the queue area and walk back toward the center of the departures matrix. Look for the large “i” symbol on the information desk signage; it’s positioned before the retail filter fully commits you toward the security fork.
Where is the closest restroom landmark immediately after security in Terminal 1, and how far is it from the security exit?
The closest restroom landmark is the main restroom block immediately after you clear security and exit the duty-free loop, positioned before the pier corridors narrow into the finger spines. The distance is approximately 40–60 meters from the security exit point.
Use this as an anchor: once you emerge from the walk-through duty free into the sterile corridor, look for the standard restroom pictograms (male/female icons) on the right or left side as the retail glare drops off and the gate-direction corridor begins. Waiting until you are deep at the gate tips is riskier because those restrooms are smaller and often queued close to boarding.
Where are the widest corridor segments (primary circulation spines) in Terminal 1 departures that bypass the densest pinch points, and what are their map labels?
The widest bypass corridor is the main landside circulation spine of the Level 1 Departures Hall running parallel to the terminal façade, labeled “Hall Départs” / “Zone Publique.” This is the only consistently wide segment before security; it gives you room to pass check-in queues that spill outward during peak banks.
The densest pinch points form where check-in lines from Zones 11–18 bulge into the hall and where the retail islands (Relay / Brioche Dorée area) constrict the approach to the security fork. To bypass the worst turbulence, stay in the façade-parallel spine until you reach the Point Information desk area, then cut inland toward the Portes A / Portes B bulkheads as late as practical. Map-facing labels you’ll see for this wide spine are “Hall Départs” and “Zone Publique.”
Where is the nearest secondary seating zone to the Terminal 1 gate area that does not require crossing the main commercial bottleneck, and what is the shortest route to it?
The nearest secondary seating zone is at the root of Pier A or Pier B just after the duty-free exit, near the first gate cluster (A10/B10 area) before passengers compress deeper into the finger piers. This seating is typically available because many travelers push straight toward their gate number at the pier tip.
From the security exit, follow the forced path through the walk-through duty free, then as soon as you exit the duty-free loop into the sterile corridor, stop short of committing deep into the pier. Look for seating clusters near the windows and along the corridor edge at the pier base (the “start” of the finger) rather than walking past the first gates toward A20/B20. This keeps you out of the main commercial bottleneck while staying close enough to move fast when boarding begins.
