Which Airport is Closest to Roland Garros? Complete Guide

Quick Answer: Paris Orly (ORY) is the closest airport to Roland Garros at 19km (30-40 min), while Charles de Gaulle (CDG) is 35km away (45-60 min). Both airports offer good connections to the venue.

Paris Airports for Roland Garros

Orly (ORY)

Closest: 19km

30-40 min

CDG

Main hub: 35km

45-60 min

Beauvais

Budget: 85km

90-120 min

Paris Orly (ORY) - Closest Airport

Distance to Roland Garros: 19km

South of Paris, opposite side from venue

Transport Options to Roland Garros:

Taxi/Uber
Time: 30-40 min | Cost: $40-55
Orlyval + Metro
Time: 45-50 min | Cost: $16
Orlyval to Antony → RER B to Denfert → Line 6 to Porte d'Auteuil
Orlybus + Metro
Time: 50-60 min | Cost: $13
Orlybus to Denfert → Metro Line 6 to Porte d'Auteuil
Tram 7 + Metro
Time: 55-65 min | Cost: $4.20
Tram 7 to Villejuif → Line 7 to Châtelet → Line 1 to Porte Maillot → Line 1 to Michel-Ange

Best for: European flights, domestic connections, quickest taxi ride

Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - Main Hub

Distance to Roland Garros: 35km

Northeast of Paris, requires crossing city

Transport Options to Roland Garros:

Taxi/Uber
Time: 45-60 min | Cost: $60-85
RER B + Metro
Time: 50-60 min | Cost: $13
RER B to Châtelet → Line 1 to Porte Maillot → Walk or Bus 244
RoissyBus + Metro
Time: 60-70 min | Cost: $18
RoissyBus to Opéra → Line 9 to Trocadéro → Line 9 to Michel-Ange
Private Shuttle
Time: 45-60 min | Cost: $90-110
Pre-book for direct service to Roland Garros

Best for: International long-haul flights, most airline options

Step-by-Step: Getting to Roland Garros from Each Airport

From Orly (Recommended Route)

1.
Take Orlyval to Antony
Automated train, runs every 4-7 min, 6 min journey
2.
RER B to Denfert-Rochereau
Direction: Paris, 15 min journey
3.
Metro Line 6 to Porte d'Auteuil
Direction: Charles de Gaulle Étoile, 20 min
4.
Walk to Roland Garros
5 min walk from metro station

Total: 45-50 min | $16

From CDG (Fastest Route)

1.
RER B to Châtelet-Les Halles
Direct from airport, 30 min journey
2.
Metro Line 1 to Porte Maillot
Direction: La Défense, 10 min
3.
Bus 244 to Roland Garros
Direct to venue entrance, 10 min

Total: 50-60 min | $13

Taxi Costs

From Orly:$40-55
From CDG:$60-85
From Beauvais:$165-200

Fixed rates apply for Paris taxis. Uber may be cheaper off-peak.

Journey Times

Orly (taxi):30-40 min
Orly (public):45-60 min
CDG (taxi):45-60 min
CDG (public):50-70 min

Add 15-30 min during rush hours

Budget Options

→
Cheapest: Tram from Orly
$4.20 total
→
Best value: RER from CDG
$13, reliable

Tournament Tip: During French Open, expect longer journey times and higher taxi fares. Book airport transfers in advance or allow extra time for public transport. The metro gets crowded near match times.

Alternative Airports & Train Stations

Paris Beauvais (BVA)

Budget airline hub - 85km from Roland Garros

• Ryanair, Wizz Air flights
• Shuttle bus to Paris: $19
• Total journey: 2-2.5 hours
• Not recommended for French Open

Train from Other Cities

High-speed rail connections

• London (Eurostar): 2h 20min to Gare du Nord
• Brussels: 1h 20min
• Amsterdam: 3h 20min
• From Gare du Nord: Metro Line 4 → Line 9

Travel Tips for French Open Visitors

Best Airport Choice

• From Europe: Choose Orly if available - closer and easier
• From Americas/Asia: CDG has more direct flights
• Budget travelers: Beauvais only if saving $110+ on flights

Airport Transfer Booking

• Book taxis in advance during tournament: transport guide
• Consider staying near a Metro line: hotel recommendations
• Buy multi-day Metro pass if attending several days

Luggage & Tournament Day

• No large bags allowed at Roland Garros
• Leave luggage at hotel before heading to venue
• Airport has luggage storage if needed ($11-17/day)

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