Yes, Paris Orly Airport (ORY) has designated smoking areas. Orly offers outdoor terraces accessible after security in multiple terminal sectors, including near Gates A11/A12 in Orly 1-2 and a covered terrace past duty free in the F gates area. All four sectors are connected airside, so you can reach whichever terrace is most convenient.
Airport Layout
Orly was reorganized into four numbered sectors after a major renovation:
- Orly 1 and 2 handle international and long-haul flights on the south side
- Orly 3 (formerly Orly West) serves domestic and Schengen routes
- Orly 4 is the newest sector, handling additional Schengen and domestic traffic
All sectors are connected airside, so you can walk between them after clearing security. This means you can access whichever smoking terrace is most convenient regardless of which sector your gate is in.
Orly 1-2 Smoking Areas
Orly 1-2 handles international flights and has outdoor terraces on the departures level.
Smoking areas: Outdoor terrace near gates A11/A12 on the departures level. Travellers also report an outdoor area accessible near Gate B15 on Level 1, and a terrace reachable by taking the elevator up one floor from Gate B to the relaxation area on Level 2.
After security: Outdoor terraces are accessible after security without needing to exit the secure zone.
Orly 3 Smoking Areas
Orly 3 is the former Orly West terminal, now handling domestic and Schengen flights including Transavia services.
Smoking areas: Outdoor area next to the entrance of gate E6 (Transavia gate area).
After security: Limited options compared to Orly 1-2. You may need to walk to an adjacent sector’s terrace.
F Gates Area
The F gates concourse offers the most accessible outdoor smoking options at Orly, making it a good option if your gate is nearby.
Smoking areas: Outdoor covered terrace past duty free shops and toilets on the left side of the F concourse. This area is outside and mostly protected from rain but is not heated. A second terrace is accessible near gate F26. Travellers also report a smoking area to your left immediately after the security checkpoint for the F gates.
After security: Yes, all F gates smoking areas are accessible after security.
Summary
| Area | Smoking Allowed | Location Details |
|---|---|---|
| Orly 1-2 Departures | Outdoor terrace | Near gates A11/A12, Gate B area Level 1-2 |
| Orly 3 | Outdoor area | Near gate E6 entrance |
| F Gates | Outdoor covered terrace | Past duty free on the left, near gate F26 |
| Inside terminals | No | Indoor smoking banned throughout |
| Lounges | Outdoor terrace only | Icare Lounge (paid access) |
If your journey routes through one of the city’s other airports, see our guides to the indoor smoking rooms at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and the smoking areas at Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA).
For France airport smoking rules, vaping rules, and other general info, see our France smoking guide.