- Paris-Orly handled 3.2m passengers in July 2026, down 7/4pc year-on-year
- Paris-Orly welcomed 34.93m passengers in 2025
- The airport remains France’s second busiest and top domestic airport
- Softer demand and flight changes have contributed to the decline
Paris-Orly Airport handled 3,221,945 passengers in August 2026, according to the most recent monthly data released by Groupe ADP, representing a 7.4pc decrease compared to August last year.
In 2025, Paris-Orly welcomed a total of 34.93m passengers, maintaining its spot as France’s second busiest airport overall and the top airport for domestic traffic. Passenger levels in late 2025 hovered around 3.10m during peak autumn months like September. The June 2026 figure represents a continuation of the slightly softer demand pattern observed across Parisian airports this year.
The domestic traffic strength continues to characterise Paris-Orly’s profile as France’s leading domestic airport, with international traffic showing more variability. The 5.2pc decline in June reflects broader trends in the French aviation market, with airlines adjusting capacity in response to demand patterns. The April figure for both airports combined indicates that the softer demand trend has been consistent throughout the year.
Groupe ADP shared in a written statement: “June traffic showed a 5.2pc decrease compared to last year, reflecting softer demand and flight changes across Parisian airports. “The domestic traffic strength continues to characterise Paris-Orly’s profile as France’s leading domestic airport.”Travel Extra shared: “The 5.2pc decline in June reflects broader trends in the French
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