Transavia vs Air France Slots at Orly

Orly Airport operates separate terminal slot allocations for low-cost carrier Transavia and flag carrier Air France. Understanding these allocations helps travelers anticipate gate changes and connection times.

Transavia Slot Portfolio

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Transavia holds morning and early-evening slots on routes to Lisbon, Porto, and Marrakech. These slots sit in Terminal 3 and rarely exceed 25-minute turnarounds.

  • 07:25 departure to Lisbon
  • 18:40 return from Porto
  • Average 20-minute turnaround

Air France Slot Allocation

Summary: Air France dominates Terminal 1 with

Air France dominates Terminal 1 with 35 slots daily. Most long-haul flights use runways 07/25, creating occasional congestion during peak summer months.

  • CDG feeder flights every 45 minutes
  • Overseas departures between 10:00–14:00
  • Priority stand allocation

Connecting Between Terminals

Passengers transferring from Transavia to Air France must allow 60 minutes. The automated shuttle between Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 takes 8 minutes.

2026 Schedule Changes

From March 2026, Transavia adds two weekly slots to Boa Vista. Air France will retire two midday Paris-Corsica rotations to free capacity.