ORLANDO, Fla. – The Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe will soon be one flight away for Orlando International Airport (MCO) travelers.

On May 21, Air France will launch its new nonstop route from Orlando to Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

The partnership, first announced in October, marks the return of Air France’s service at MCO since it stopped in 2012.

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The connection between the City of Light and The City Beautiful will be commemorated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the day of the service launch.

Orlando becomes Air France’s 18th U.S. destination, providing a direct link to Paris and reaching over 170 destinations globally via Air France’s international network.

For details on the flight schedule, days of operation, and fare information, click here.