Paris Orly is the capital's older airport, 13 kilometers south of the center, and was its principal gateway until Charles de Gaulle opened in 1974. It now handles mostly domestic and short-haul European routes, plus a strong network to France's overseas territories and North and West Africa. The current schedule feed lists 190 airports in 62 countries connected to Paris.
Because it is closer in than CDG, it is often the faster choice for travelers heading to the Left Bank or the southern suburbs.
The most frequently served routes for Paris-Orly Airport connect to Lisbon (LIS), Barcelona (BCN) and Madrid (MAD).
The longest connected route for Paris-Orly Airport reaches Papeete (PPT). This flight covers a distance of 9,772 miles (15,726 km).