Paris-Orly Airport's Runway 4 will be closed from August 10 until December 17 for renovation work, leading to around 3,000 flights being cancelled or diverted to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Runway closure details
The closure, announced on the airport's website, is necessary for renovating pavements, upgrading lighting, and improving aircraft stands. An official statement reads: "During the work on the runway at Paris-Orly, some flights will be transferred to Paris-Charles de Gaulle from 10 August to 17 December 2026."
Passengers are advised to check flight information provided by Paris Aéroport and view real-time updates on their departure or arrival terminal.
Impact on airlines and passengers
British budget carrier easyJet has said it was asked to cancel flights from August 10 to October 24, with passengers offered alternative flights. UK flights to and from the airport are generally operated by easyJet and Air France, landing in Newcastle, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Birmingham, and Edinburgh.
Airlines most affected by the closure include Air Algérie, KM Malta Airlines, RAM, Pegasus, Iberia, and Tunisair.
Travel considerations
Paris-Orly and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport are located on opposite sides of Paris, with travel between them taking around 45 minutes by car or over an hour by train.
