Travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY): what you need to know
Paris's timezone is UTC+1, making Paris five hours ahead of Washington DC.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your IAD to ORY flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Paris Orly Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between IAD and ORY:
London Heathrow Airport
Lisbon Portela Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Paris Orly Airport flight is RM1,487. A round-trip fare right now is RM3,062. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from IAD to ORY, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Paris Orly Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to Washington Dulles International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.39% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Washington Dulles International Airport from central Washington DC, it'll take about 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near IAD. Whether you have an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Paris Orly Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Consider staying in a hotel near ORY if you're taking a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Paris Orly Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Paris Orly Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and explore beyond Paris's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Paris Orly Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to central Paris
The street address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Orly Airport to the centre of Paris has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
July is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Paris Orly Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Paris in April.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Paris Orly Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from IAD to ORY in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
You've done Paris, now it's time to discover other corners of France. Travel around 386 kilometres south-east to Lyon to check off its leading attractions. From Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere to Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris, Nantes is another essential stop in France. No visit is complete without checking out Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.