Looking for pet transport from Ashford International to Paris Orly Airport? PetVoyage provides professional door-to-door pet taxi service from Ashford to Orly Airport, south of Paris, via the Eurotunnel.
Ashford International to Orly Airport
Price: From £655
Distance: Approximately 230 miles
Duration: 5-6 hours (including Eurotunnel crossing)
Note: Eurotunnel crossing (ticket not included)
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Ashford to Orly Airport Pet Transport
Paris Orly Airport is located south of Paris and serves many domestic and European flights. Whether you need your pet delivered to Orly for an onward flight, collecting a pet arriving at Orly, or heading to a nearby address in the southern Paris suburbs, our service covers everything.
- Collection from any Ashford address including Ashford International station area and all surrounding towns
- Climate-controlled vehicle for maximum comfort throughout the journey
- DEFRA Type 2 authorised and fully licensed for international pet transport
- CRB-checked drivers experienced with pet care and long-distance travel
- Owners welcome to travel with their pet at no extra charge
- Comfort breaks during the journey for water and exercise
The Route: Ashford to Orly Step by Step
- Collection from your Ashford address at the scheduled time
- Short drive to Folkestone — 15 minutes to the Eurotunnel terminal
- 35-minute Eurotunnel crossing — Your pet stays comfortably in the vehicle
- Drive through northern France — Via the A26 motorway to join the A1 towards Paris
- Navigate around Paris — Using the A86 or Périphérique to reach the south side
- Delivery to Orly Airport area or your specified address in the southern suburbs
Pet Travel Documents Required
For your pet to enter France from the UK, you will need:
- Microchip — ISO 15-digit compliant, implanted before the rabies vaccination
- Rabies vaccination — Minimum 21 days before travel date
- Animal Health Certificate — Issued by an Official Veterinarian within 10 days of travel. Valid for up to 6 months for onward EU travel and return to GB
- Tapeworm treatment (dogs only) — Administered 1-5 days before EU entry
Not sure about the paperwork? We guide every customer through the documentation process step by step. Just ask when you book.
Orly Airport Area Coverage
We deliver to all terminals and areas around Orly Airport:
- Orly Terminal 1, 2, 3 and 4
- Orly-Ville, Villeneuve-le-Roi, Athis-Mons
- Thiais, Choisy-le-Roi, Rungis
- Vitry-sur-Seine, Ivry-sur-Seine
- All southern Paris suburbs within the Val-de-Marne department
Orly vs CDG — Which Airport?
Orly is Paris's second-largest airport, located 13 km south of the city centre. It primarily handles domestic French flights, European short-haul, and some international routes. If your destination is Charles de Gaulle (CDG) instead, which is north of Paris, we offer that route too — view our Ashford to CDG service.
Why Travel from Ashford?
Ashford International is ideally located for pet transport to France. It sits just 15 minutes from the Eurotunnel terminal at Folkestone, making it one of the fastest starting points for European pet travel. Combined with excellent motorway access via the M20, it offers a smooth, stress-free start to your pet's journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is pet transport from Ashford to Orly?
Our Ashford to Orly Airport service starts from £655. Eurotunnel crossing (ticket not included). Get your instant quote.
Can you deliver directly to an Orly terminal?
Yes, we can deliver your pet to the drop-off area at any Orly terminal. If you need your pet delivered to a specific address near Orly instead, we cover that too.
How long does the Ashford to Orly pet journey take?
The total journey from Ashford to Orly takes approximately 5-6 hours including the Eurotunnel crossing, the drive through northern France, and navigating around Paris.
Can I accompany my pet?
Yes, owners are welcome to travel alongside their pet at no additional cost. Your pet will never be treated as cargo.
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Why Ashford International Is the Logistical Sweet Spot
Ashford sits 15 minutes from the Eurotunnel terminal at Folkestone, which gives the town a unique advantage among UK pet-transport origins: even allowing for the 35-minute crossing and the long French drive, an early-morning Ashford collection reliably arrives at Orly Airport before the late-afternoon cargo check-in window. We handle this route at least once a week and the timings are predictable enough that we can schedule on-time delivery against an exact flight cargo cut-off.
Onward Connections at Orly
Orly is dominantly used for French domestic flights, North African routes, and French Overseas Territory connections (Reunion, Martinique, Guadeloupe, French Polynesia). Pet owners booking the Ashford-to-Orly run typically have one of three end goals in mind: connecting to a domestic French flight after their pet has been ferried across the Channel, transferring to a Caribbean or Indian Ocean territory route, or meeting a Paris-area family member arriving at the airport. Each requires slightly different timing and our drivers are familiar with all three patterns.
Ashford Pet Owner Profile
Ashford and the surrounding Mid-Kent area has a pet population skewed towards rural-suburban households — medium-sized dogs predominantly, with a strong showing of working breeds (Spaniels, Retrievers) reflecting the rural Kent landscape. Many of our Ashford-origin customers are second-home owners with French properties or French nationals returning home with pets adopted in Kent.
The 15-Minute Folkestone Connection
The proximity to the Channel is the single biggest welfare advantage of the Ashford-to-Orly route. Compared to Manchester or Edinburgh origins where pets endure 4–8 hours of UK-side driving before even reaching the Eurotunnel, Ashford's 15-minute pre-crossing leg reduces total in-vehicle time substantially. For senior pets, anxious rescues, or post-surgical recoveries, this matters meaningfully.
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