Flights from Réunion

Flights from Réunion

Saint-Denis Airport, also known as Roland Garros Airport, is the only airport in Réunion with scheduled passenger flights. In April, there are 516 flights to 14 airports in 8 countries.

Those flights are operated by 6 different airlines — including 2 low-cost airlines — which give you a wide range of options to suit your travel preferences and budget. Cabin classes that are available on flights from Réunion are: Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class.

FlightConnections provides all the information you need to plan your flights from Réunion. Our interactive flight map showcases airports, destinations, and schedules, simplifying the process of finding the best routes.

Prefer a list view? See the sections below for all departure and arrival airports. Which countries have direct flights from Réunion? This information, along with a list of airlines operating those routes, is found further down.

To enhance your travel experience, have a look at our overview of Business Class flights. Additionally, you can filter by travel class directly on the flight map. If you’re looking to fly with a specific alliance to maximize your points and miles, simply use the Alliance filter to view flights operated by SkyTeam.

All airports in Réunion

Travel from Réunion!

All flights from Réunion depart from the country's single airport: Saint-Denis airport. For more details on flights from this airport, scroll down this page or click the link below.

Airlines flying from Réunion

You have a wide range of airline options to choose from. Currently, 6 airlines operate flights from Réunion, including 2 low-cost carriers. Air Austral and Air Mauritius are the leading airlines, collectively handling 72% of all departures from the country.

Below is an overview of all airlines that offer flights in Réunion. If you're specifically looking for low-cost options, check the dedicated section further down the page.

Low-cost Airlines flying from Réunion

For budget-friendly airfare, consider booking with one of the 2 low-cost airlines departing from Réunion. French Bee offers the widest range of options, as they operate 97% of all low-cost flights from a total of 1 airports around the country. Explore your options below and find affordable routes that fit your travel plans!

Information on Points & Miles

This section lists destinations within specific distances from Réunion. It's helpful if you're seeking destinations covering certain mileage, which can be useful when planning an award flight or booking with points and miles. Please note that the distance to a destination depends on the departure airport that you choose. In case there are multiple departure airports to choose from, the distance to a destination is stated as a distance-range (min-max).

For more flexibility in choosing distances, consider upgrading to FlightConnections Premium. You'll gain access to the distance filter and many other useful features to refine your search, such as filtering by multiple airlines, alliance or aircraft type, just to name a few!

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Destinations from Réunion by flight duration

Have a look at all destinations from Réunion arranged by flight duration. This layout makes it easy to find destinations based on travel time. Additionally, you can utilize the duration filter on the map, which is even more convenient!

Remember that the exact travel time depends on your departure airport, that's why we show a time-range in case there are multiple departure airports available to reach a destination.

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Long-haul flights from Réunion

Explore all long-haul destinations from Réunion with a flight duration of more than 7 hours.

Best time to travel from Réunion

Traveling from Réunion offers you the chance to explore various destinations with diverse climates, including tropical, oceanic / maritime, subtropical and hot mediterranean. Keep in mind that the optimal time to visit may vary depending on your chosen location, so check out the information by climate type below. This way, you can easily organize your trip from Réunion, making sure you visit your favorite destination during the best time of year!

🌴 Tropical destinations

As of April, you can fly non-stop to 9 tropical locations. These areas are renowned for their rainforests, beaches, and adventurous activities like hiking, diving, and wildlife exploration.

🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:

In the Northern Hemisphere, the dry season for these destinations lasts from November to April, which is the best time to explore them! You can enjoy predominantly dry conditions with tempratures ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) during this period, while the wet season might lead to longer rain spells.

🌐 In the Southern Hemisphere:

The tropical spots in the Southern Hemisphere have their dry season from May to October, making it the best time to explore these beautiful destinations. During this dry period, you can expect mostly clear skies. Although the temperatures remain warm throughout the year, ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F), the wet season can bring days of rain.

🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime destinations

You can find direct flights from Réunion to 2 different oceanic and maritime locations at the moment. Enjoy the mild weather, green scenery, and a peaceful blend of nature and cultural exploration.

🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:

The oceanic locations in the Northern Hemisphere are ideal for a summer getaway, specifically from May to August, with temperatures from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). You'll enjoy pleasantly warm weather, whereas the months from September to February are more prone to rain.

🌺 Subtropical destinations

Travelers from Réunion can fly directly to 2 subtropical locations. Subtropical locations are known for their warmth, breathtaking vegetation and diverse wildlife, offering a mix of outdoor adventures and cultural experiences.

🌐 In the Southern Hemisphere:

Subtropical destinations located south of the equator can be visited year-round — with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F), but the best time to experience them is during the dry season. This season typically runs from late March to the end of May, offering travelers warm and delightful weather.

☀️ Hot Mediterranean destinations

From Réunion you can currently reach one Hot Mediterranean destination with a direct flight. Known for their beautiful coastlines and rich cultural heritage — although depending on your the exact destination of your choice — as well as outdoor lifestyle offering a balance of relaxation, nature, and culture.

🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:

Although Mediterranean destinations in the Northern Hemisphere are nice to visit throughout the year, the best times to explore them are in spring (March-May) and fall (September-November). The temperatures during these seasons are pleasantly warm, which is a nice contrast to the summer heat that often prevails here with temperatures rising above 30°C (86°F).

Countries with direct flights from Réunion

Which countries are easy to visit when flying from Réunion?

Explore the list below to find all countries accessible by direct flight from Réunion. The list displays the number of non-stop destination airports in each country. As of today, you can fly non-stop to 8 countries, spread across Africa, Europe and Asia.

Non-stop flights from Réunion

Only one airport offers direct flights out of Réunion: Saint-Denis Airport (RUN), a medium-sized airport. Direct connections are available to 8 different countries, located in Africa, Europe and Asia.

Business Class flights from Réunion

Flying Business Class from Réunion

The only way to fly in business class from Réunion is through Saint-Denis Airport, to 7 direct destinations, located across 5 countries.

Explore the complete overview of business class airports below, or use the class filter on the map to view all business class flights departing from Réunion!

Business Class airports in Réunion

Destinations with Business Class flights

International flights from Réunion to Africa

In total there are 9 cities in 5 countries across Africa that you can reach by direct flight. These international flights all depart from Saint-Denis Airport, the only international airport in Réunion.

The most popular destinations are Mauritius (MRU), Dzaoudzi (DZA), Antananarivo (TNR), Nosy Be (NOS) and Johannesburg (JNB).

By Air Austral, Air Mauritius and Corsair,

In the sections below, you’ll find detailed information on all available non-stop flight routes to each country, along with stopover options whenever available.

Flights to Mauritius from Réunion

Saint-Denis Airport is directly connected to 2 destinations in Mauritius. In total there are 2 non-stop routes to Mauritius, operated by Air Mauritius, Air Austral and Corsair, low-cost carriers do not operate here.

Flights to Mayotte from Réunion

Saint-Denis Airport is directly connected to Mayotte, with flights to Dzaoudzi Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Mayotte from Réunion, operated by Air Austral and Corsair, low-cost carriers do not operate here.

Flights to Madagascar from Réunion

Saint-Denis Airport is directly connected to 4 destinations in Madagascar. In total there are 4 non-stop routes to Madagascar, operated by Air Austral and Corsair, low-cost carriers do not operate here.

Réunion to Madagascar with a stopover

Consider a stopover to access more travel options; Saint-Denis Airports offers flights to 7 more destinations in Madagascar that require only 1 stop:

Flights to South Africa from Réunion

Saint-Denis Airport is directly connected to South Africa, with flights to Johannesburg Airport. This is the only direct flight route to South Africa from Réunion, operated by Air Austral.

Réunion to South Africa with a stopover

By considering a stopover, you'll have additional options to choose from. Saint-Denis Airport offers flights to 18 more airports in South Africa, with just one stop along the way:

Flights to Comoros from Réunion

Saint-Denis Airport is directly connected to Comoros, with flights to Moroni Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Comoros from Réunion, operated by Air Austral.

Réunion to Comoros with a stopover

Looking for more options? If a stopover works for you, Saint-Denis Airport offers 1-stop flights to 1 destinations in Comoros:

Intercontinental flights from Réunion

Non-stop flights from Réunion are available to 2 continents beyond Africa, with destinations in 3 countries across Asia and Europe. Those direct connections ensure that Réunion is reasonably well connected to the world, while significantly more destinations can be reached with just one stopover.

Below, you'll find all 165 intercontinental flights organized by continent, country, and departure airport.

Direct flights from Réunion to Europe

From Réunion you can only fly non-stop to Europe, more specifically to France. Those non-stop routes are operated by 4 airlines, resulting in a total of 3 direct flight routes to the continent.

Réunion to France Flights

Direct flights to France will arrive at Marseille Airport, currently the only airport with direct flights from Réunion. Amounting to a total of 3 non-stop flight routes, operated by 4 airlines, as well as the only low-cost airline on these routes: French Bee.

Réunion to France with a stopover

By considering a stopover, you'll have additional airports to choose from. Saint-Denis Airport offers flights to 30 more airports in France, with just one stop along the way:

Direct flights from Réunion to Asia

Direct flights from Réunion connect to 2 countries in Asia. Those non-stop routes are operated by 2 airlines, resulting in a total of 2 direct flight routes to the continent.

Réunion to Thailand Flights

Direct flights to Thailand will arrive at Bangkok Airport, currently the only airport with direct flights from Réunion. Flights are operated by Air Austral.

Réunion to Thailand with a stopover

By considering a stopover, you'll have additional airports to choose from. Saint-Denis Airport offers flights to 16 more airports in Thailand, with just one stop along the way:

Réunion to India Flights

Direct flights to India will arrive at Chennai Airport, currently the only airport with direct flights from Réunion. Flights are operated by IndiGo Airlines, a low-cost airline.

Réunion to India with a stopover

By considering a stopover, you'll have additional airports to choose from. Saint-Denis Airport offers flights to 44 more airports in India, with just one stop along the way:

Most popular routes from Réunion

Looking for exciting new places to explore? Check out the flights below! This list features the most popular non-stop routes from Réunion. We hope that it provides you with a bit of travel inspiration, as it contains the best destinations that you can reach with a direct flight!

Popular routes from Réunion with a stopover

If you can't reach your desired destination from an airport near you, don't worry; you can still reach many destinations with a quick stopover along the way.

To view all 1- or 2-stop flight options on the map, click the ”Show indirect destinations” button or use the search bar to select your destination and find all the route information you need to plan your trip!

If you prefer a list view instead, just have a look at the list below, which contains the most popular connecting flights from Réunion:

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