Flying with a bike from Paris? Plan the box first.
A practical guide for riders using Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Orly (ORY): what to do with your case, when to reserve a box and how to prepare for departure.
Bike baggage policies differ by carrier and can change. Confirm the booking, dimensions, weight limit and check-in time directly with your airline.
Add the bicycle to your booking
Check size and weight limits
Allow extra check-in time
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If you arrive by plane
Keep your reusable case for the return flight without carrying it through Paris. Store it at the Box & Ride hub while you ride.
Reserve storage dates
Drop off the empty case
Collect before departure
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If your ride ends here
Reserve a cardboard bike box before reaching Paris. Collect it from the hub and pack before continuing to Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Orly (ORY).
Reserve before arrival
Protect the bike inside
Keep airline documents handy
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Choose a case, bag or cardboard bike box
Use a reusable bike case or travel bag when you return through Paris; store it during the ride. If the route ends here, reserve a cardboard bicycle box for the outbound flight.
Return through the same city: store your case
Finish in the city: reserve a cardboard box
Confirm carrier rules before choosing
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Departure-day bike checklist
Before travelling to Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Orly (ORY), confirm the bicycle on the booking, pack to the carrier's current rules and allow extra time for oversized-baggage check-in.
Keep booking and baggage details handy
Label the case with contact information
Ask the carrier about batteries and CO₂ cartridges
FAQ
Flying with a bike from Paris
Do airlines all use the same bike rules?+
No. Check the current baggage policy and your booking directly with your airline.
Should I store or buy a box?+
Store a reusable case if you return to the same city. Reserve a cardboard box if your ride finishes here.
Is the hub at the airport?+
No. The hub is in the city, not at the airport. Belleville, near Pyrénées station — Exact address provided after confirmation on WhatsApp.
What about e-bike batteries or CO₂ cartridges?+
Restrictions vary and can be strict. Confirm them directly with the airline before travelling; do not assume they can go inside the bike box.
When should I collect my case or box?+
Collect it early enough to pack, check the weight and reach the airport with the extra time required for bicycle baggage.