ECAC/EU Dialogue with the European air transport industry
Paris, France
13-14 October 2026
Meliá Paris La Défense
The conference will take place at the Meliá Paris La Défense, located in the heart of the La Défense business district. The hotel offers a modern setting with easy access to central Paris and major transport connections.
The nearest metro station is Esplanade de la Défense (metro line 1), approximately a one-minute walk from the hotel. Line 1 provides a direct connection to central Paris, including key locations such as the Champs-Élysées and major interchange stations. The larger transport hub, La Défense – Grande Arche, is also nearby and can be reached on foot in approximately 10 minutes, or via a one-stop journey on metro line 1. This station offers connections to metro line 1, RERs A and E, regional trains, and tram line T2.
How to get there:
From Paris airports, delegates can reach the hotel using public transport or taxi:
- From Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): RER B to Châtelet – Les Halles, then RER A to La Défense. Then a ten-minute walk, or take metro line 1 for one stop to Esplanade de la Défense (direction Château de Vincennes).
- From Orly Airport (ORY): Metro line 14 to Gare de Lyon, then RER A to La Défense. Then a ten-minute walk, or take metro line 1 for one stop to Esplanade de la Défense (direction Château de Vincennes).
- Taxi services are also available and typically take 30–60 minutes depending on traffic.
