Closest Airport to the Eiffel Tower: Paris-Orly (ORY)

For visitors heading straight to the Eiffel Tower, Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) is the geographically closest airport—approximately 16 km (10 miles) south of the landmark, translating to 25-40 minutes by car/taxi in normal traffic.

Airport Comparison for Eiffel Tower Access

Transit Options from Orly (ORY)

• Orlyval + RER B – Automated shuttle to Antony (8 min), then RER B to Saint-Michel (25 min), walk 10 min = ~45 min, €12.10
• Tramway T7 + Metro Line 7 – Tram to Villejuif-Louis Aragon (18 min), Metro to Bir-Hakeim (20 min), walk 5 min = ~45 min, €2.15 (Navigo/T+)
• Bus 183 (Direct) – Orly to Porte de Choisy (30 min), Tram T3a to Pont du Garigliano (15 min), walk 10 min = ~55 min, €2.15
• Taxi/Rideshare – Flat rate €35-45 (Right Bank/Left Bank); 25-40 min
• Le Bus Direct (Line 1) – Orly to Etoile/Champs-Élysées (40 min), walk 15 min = €12

Transit Options from CDG (More Likely for International Arrivals)

• RER B – Direct to Saint-Michel (50 min), walk 10 min = €11.45
• Le Bus Direct (Line 2) – CDG to Eiffel Tower base (60-75 min) = €17
• Taxi – Flat rate €55-65 (Right/Left Bank); 45-70 min
• Rideshare – €45-70 dynamic

Pro Tips

• If staying near Eiffel Tower (7th/15th arr.), Orly saves 20-30 min vs. CDG
• For other Left Bank areas (Latin Quarter, Saint-Germain), Orly advantage smaller
• Right Bank (Louvre, Marais, Champs-Élysées): CDG via RER B often competitive
• Late night (12:30am-5:30am): RER B stops; taxis/shuttles only
• Heavy luggage: taxi/ridehail worth premium from either airport