Orly 2

Orly 2 sits in the old Orly Ouest building’s north wing

Orly 2 occupies the former western half of Paris–Orly’s old “Orly Ouest” complex and now functions as one part of the consolidated terminal system with areas 1, 3, and 4. This section mainly handles Schengen and other European flights, with airlines like Air France, ITA Airways, KM Malta Airlines, and TUIfly using it for short- and medium-haul routes. If your boarding pass shows Terminal 2 at ORY, you’re in this rebranded slice of the historic west side.

One gate, shared departures, and a link to Orly 3

On paper, Orly 2 has just one numbered gate area, so expect a shared hold room rather than a long pier of separate gates. The key detail: it connects directly to Orly 3 via an internal connector that was added when the old “Orly Sud” and “Orly Ouest” sides were tied together. If you’re moving between a Schengen departure in Orly 2 and a non-Schengen flight in Orly 3, plan a short indoor walk instead of a train or bus ride.

Check-in, security, and boarding flow

Check-in for Air France and ITA Airways in Orly 2 usually sits on the same historic footprint as the former Orly Ouest counters, with desks grouped by airline and flight number on the departures level. Security screening comes right after check-in, feeding into that combined gate lounge area. With just one main gate zone, boarding announcements can cover several flights at once, so double-check the flight number on the screens rather than relying on audio calls.

Food, lounges, and shopping gaps

No specific restaurants, lounges, or named shops are officially catalogued for Orly 2 alone, which tells you this is a lean, functional departure area. For an actual meal, many travelers walk into Orly 3 or Orly 1 after security, using the internal connector to find more recognizable brands and bigger seating zones. Count on basic vending or small kiosks in Orly 2 itself, then plan real coffee or snacks in the neighboring sections of the combined terminal.

Using the Orly 3 connector smartly

The internal connector between Orly 2 and Orly 3 runs airside, so you stay behind security while moving between the former west and south sides of the airport. That means you can check in at Terminal 2, clear security there, then walk to a Orly 3 café or duty-free area and still make it back to the single gate zone in a few minutes. Give yourself at least 15–20 minutes buffer to walk, use restrooms, and get back in time for boarding, especially during morning and late-afternoon European banks.

One simple tip for Orly 2 departures

If your boarding pass shows an Air France or TUIfly flight out of Orly 2, arrive early enough to clear security, then walk toward Orly 3 for better food and seating, heading back to the shared gate area as soon as your flight shows “boarding” on the screens.