Flying through Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and need a smoke? Good news - Orly offers several smoking areas throughout the terminal, including options after security near the boarding gates. Here’s your complete guide to smoking at Paris’s second-largest airport.
Smoking Areas at Paris Orly Airport
While Orly is officially a smoke-free airport indoors, designated smoking zones can be found airside near the boarding gates. Unlike many airports that only offer pre-security options, Orly provides smoking facilities throughout the terminal.
Terminal 2 (Orly 2) Smoking Areas
Orly 2 extends over three levels, with smoking options on multiple floors:
Level 1 (Departures):
Smoking area in front of A11/12 gates
Indoor smoking area near Gate B15
Level 2 (Relaxing Space):
Smoking area at Gate B after security - take the elevator up one floor to the relaxing space (confirmed May 2024)
Air France Lounge level includes a smoking area
Terminal 3 Smoking Areas
- Smoking area next to the entrance of E6 (Transavia gate)
F Gates Area
The F concourse has multiple smoking options:
Smoking area after security check for F gates - to your left past the checkpoint
Another smoking area close to gate F26
Outdoor smoking area on the F concourse past duty free shops and toilets on the left - it’s outside and mostly protected from the elements, but not heated
Lounge Access
The Icare Lounge at Orly has an outdoor smoking area, but access requires either payment for lounge entry or traveling in business/first class.
Tips for Smokers at Orly
Several smoking areas are available past security, so you don’t need to smoke before entering
Look for smoking signs throughout the terminal
The F gates area has the most accessible options for departing passengers
Some areas are outdoor but covered, providing protection from rain