Trade fairs in Paris in October 2026: the calendar at a glance
Here are the three events to note in your diary:
- Paris Motor Show: 12–18 October, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Monday is reserved for the press; the public can visit from Tuesday to Sunday.
- SME Trade Fair: 13 and 14 October, Palais des Congrès (Porte Maillot). Admission is free.
- SIAL Paris: 17–21 October, Paris Nord Villepinte. This trade fair is for professionals in the agri-food sector.
2026 Paris Motor Show: the automotive extravaganza at Porte de Versailles
For its 91st edition, the Paris Motor Show has announced five halls and a greater number of manufacturers. According to the organisers, online tickets range from 13 to 22 euros. Late-night opening on Friday and Saturday allows visitors to stay until the evening.
It’s easy to get there from central Paris: metro line 12 or tram lines T2 and T3b, Porte de Versailles station.
SME Exhibition: the meeting place for entrepreneurs and owners of very small businesses
The SME Fair is aimed at the self-employed, business founders and managers of micro-enterprises. According to Bpifrance Création, it brings together 500 experts, 100 free conferences and workshops, and 100 exhibitors.
It’s the perfect format for a day trip. You set off early, attend your talks, and return in the evening.
SIAL Paris 2026: the world’s leading food trade fair
According to Viparis, SIAL Paris brings together around 8,000 exhibitors and 295,000 trade visitors from 127 countries across 280,000 m². The fair opens on Saturday from 10.00 am to 6.30 pm. It closes earlier on Wednesday, at 5.00 pm.
To get there, the RER B line runs directly to Parc des Expositions station.
How can you reach the Paris trade fairs by plane from other regions?
Chalair operates flights from Aurillac, Brive-la-Gaillarde and Castres to Paris-Orly. From Aurillac and Brive, the airline offers two return flights a day on weekdays and one return flight on Sundays.
This regional flight offers several advantages:
- A direct journey to Paris-Orly, with no changes.
- A personalised welcome and quick boarding.
- A flight tailored to busy schedules, with timings designed to fit in with your day.
- Simple and straightforward booking via the airline’s website.
When it comes to luggage, pack light: Chalair allows one piece of hand luggage weighing up to 10 kg (45 × 45 × 25 cm) and one personal item. Check Chalair’s luggage policy before you travel.
From Paris-Orly, you’ll then need to take the metro to the Paris exhibition centres:
- Paris Motor Show: line 14 to Madeleine, then line 12 to Porte de Versailles.
- SIAL Paris: take the Orlyval to Antony, then the RER B to the Parc des Expositions.
Experience the trade fairs in Paris in October 2026 with Chalair
The Paris Motor Show, the SME Trade Fair or SIAL: the trade fairs in Paris in October 2026 are just a flight away. With Chalair, fly directly to Paris-Orly from your region.
Book your flight to Paris-Orly with Chalair and choose the timetable that suits you best.