A connection between Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Paris-Orly involves two separate airports. Arrival formalities, possible baggage collection and traffic in Île-de-France all mean that the available time should be assessed before booking a chauffeur transfer.

Start with the two flights, not the car

Provide the local date, scheduled time and number of the flight landing at CDG, then the number and departure time of the flight from Orly. Check terminals with the airlines: they can change, and ‘Paris’ alone does not identify the pick-up point.

Also ask the airline whether baggage will be transferred automatically or must be collected and checked in again. A connection booked on separate tickets may involve additional formalities, which should be checked with the carriers.

Allow for the entire connection

Adding an estimated road journey time to the flight schedule is not enough. Depending on your trip, you must allow for leaving the aircraft, checks, baggage, meeting the chauffeur, traffic, then check-in and security at Orly.

Traffic and the time required for formalities vary. Blue Prestige can assess a transfer between the two airports, but guarantees neither a fixed journey time nor that you will make the connection. If time appears tight, first check feasibility with the airline.

Prepare the meeting point at CDG

For your welcome, provide the number of the final flight actually arriving at CDG and a reachable telephone number. Your chauffeur’s details and meeting instructions are provided before pick-up, according to the confirmed assignment.

Tell the coordinator about a delay or flight change. Monitoring the original flight reference does not mean that a new flight or booking is automatically covered.

Confirm the transfer conditions

Specify passenger numbers, luggage and any bulky equipment so a suitable vehicle category can be selected. Request confirmation of the price and waiting conditions before departure.

The best preparation allows enough margin for unpredictable stages. Where that margin is absent, it is better to reconsider the flight itinerary than promise an impossible transfer.

  • Both flight references and known terminals.
  • Baggage, formalities and time needed at Orly.
  • Passenger contact and written journey confirmation.

Further reading: Understand the waiting time included after landing

Key point

Check both flights, their terminals and the complete journey; do not assume a guaranteed connection time.

Plan my journey

Fares and vehicle availability are confirmed in writing before booking.