Roland Garros Airport

Roland Garros Airport (RUN) features a modern, dual-terminal layout that showcases Réunion Island's commitment to sustainability. IndiGo’s provide essential links for travellers looking to book flights to Réunion Island. The airport features the world-first bioclimatic Arrivals Terminal, a 13,000-square-metre facility that utilises natural trade winds for cooling. This structure is dedicated exclusively to arriving passengers and baggage claim, providing a sensory “open-air” transition into the island’s tropical environment.

The Main Terminal remains the hub for departures, with 28 check-in desks, security screening, and boarding gates for regional and international flights. While the airport has expanded into two specialised buildings, its compact design keeps walking distances short, and navigation is straightforward for all travellers.

Retail outlets, local dining spaces, and passenger services are distributed across the complex, with clear signage in both French and English. Although the airport is designed for the island's traffic volume, its infrastructure is highly organised, with high-speed internet and modern amenities. This innovative layout provides a smooth, efficient experience for passengers travelling between Réunion, mainland France, and other destinations in the Indian Ocean.

While Roland Garros Airport is primarily a hub for efficient travel, it offers a range of amenities and services to keep passengers comfortable and entertained.

• Shopping: Retail outlets at the airport include duty-free stores and smaller shops selling souvenirs, magazines, books, and locally produced items such as vanilla and speciality foods. Duty-free shopping is available to international travellers departing the island.
• Dining options: Food and beverage options include cafés, snack counters, and restaurants offering both quick service and formal dining. These offer a variety of international options, as well as light Creole-inspired dishes, for both short layover dining and pre-flight meals.
• Ground transport: Taxi transportation is available immediately outside of the terminal, and public buses connect the airport to Saint-Denis and the surrounding areas. Private shuttles are also available for transfers to major tourist zones.
• Car rentals: Major international and local car rental companies operate at Roland Garros Airport with offices located in a dedicated area. Book a vehicle in advance during peak travel periods, as rental fleets often reach capacity.
• Relax in waiting areas: Comfortable seating areas are distributed throughout the terminal, providing passengers with spaces to rest, read, or work. Some areas offer views of the runway and aircraft operations, and free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the terminal for passenger convenience.

According to French government regulations, if you hold an Indian passport and are travelling on an organised tour that includes accommodation in Réunion Island, you may enter Réunion Island for up to 15 days without a visa. This exemption must be validated through registered inbound operators within Réunion Island at least 10 days before your arrival.

For stays longer than 15 days, or for independent travel not part of an organised package tour, Indian nationals must apply for a French Overseas Territory (DROM) visa through the appropriate French embassy or consulate before travel.

Passports should be valid for at least six months beyond the intended date of departure from Réunion, and travellers may be required to show proof of accommodation, return or onward tickets, travel insurance covering medical and repatriation expenses, and sufficient financial means at immigration control. Processing times for visa applications can vary, so it is recommended to apply well in advance of planned travel dates.

Several hotels are a short drive from Roland Garros Airport, providing convenient access for travellers with early-morning departures or late-night arrivals.

• B&B HOTEL La Réunion Aéroport
• Tulip Inn Sainte-Clotilde
• Radisson Hotel Saint-Denis
• Villa des Remparts
• Hôtel Exsel Créolia