Hire a Private Jet to Réunion, Indian Ocean
Most of the distance between London and Réunion is a decision about where to stop, and only then about which jet. The island sits in the Indian Ocean, south of the Seychelles and a short hop from Mauritius, and no mid-size jet covers the distance in one go. Our customers have access to 6,500 jets of all types and configurations available for rent. We will help you choose the best option based on your needs and objectives. Our catalog contains the models from the largest manufacturers: Gulfstream, Dassault, Embraer, Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Learjet, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pilatus, HondaJet, etc. We have established partnerships with the world's largest airlines and VIP terminals, which means we can offer you favourable flight conditions and a high level of service. Our experts will manage the organization of your flight - starting with paperwork, agreements, etc., and ending with a transfer and meeting at the airport. Our company provides a full range of business aviation and concierge services. For Réunion that means one large airport open all day and night, a second small one in the south, and honest advice on what is and is not available for a private jet on the ground.
At your request, the aviation consultants of Private Jets UK will help you choose the jet with the suitable technical parameters (production year, flight hours, and home base). The cost of the private jet charter in Réunion depends on many factors, such as the model of the business jet, the number of passengers, departure and destination airports, type of flight, duration of parking, additional services, etc. Therefore, we calculate the price of each order individually taking into account your wishes. You can use an online calculator to get an instant charter quote. Please indicate your real contact details to get the final calculation.
You can calculate the cost of your flight in several ways:
- using an online calculator on the website (however, it shows only the approximate price);
- via Messenger (WhatsApp or Telegram);
- by landline or cell phone;
- via e-mail (jets@private-jets.co.uk).
Please note that the above-mentioned price is indicative only. It is calculated on this basis: a departure from Biggin Hill, an Embraer Praetor 600 to Roland Garros Airport at Saint-Denis with one technical stop in Dubai, and two passengers aboard. If you want to get a personal quote, just fill out the online booking form below. Our aviation consultant will make the calculation within 20 minutes, and then contact you to specify the details of the flight.
How long does it take to fly to Réunion?
From Biggin Hill the straight line to Roland Garros is 5,432 nautical miles. A Praetor 600 or any other super-midsize jet cannot fly that with a full cabin, so the usual plan is a stop in Dubai, 3,067 nautical miles to the first stop and 2,881 from there to the island. A Global 6000, a Gulfstream G550 or a G650ER flies the whole distance in one hop, and a Global 7500 does it with the largest margin. Réunion keeps UTC+4 all year, which is four hours ahead of Britain in winter and three in summer. Times below are gate to gate, without allowance for wind:
5,948 nautical miles from Biggin Hill in two legs, with about an hour on the ground in Dubaiabout 13 h 35 min plus the stop
5,432 nautical miles from Biggin Hill in a single hopabout 11 h 25 min
5,432 nautical miles, with the widest range margin of the threeabout 11 h 15 min
130 nautical miles to the north-eastabout 50 min gate to gate
The runway is not the limit, the apron is
Roland Garros has a main runway of 3,200 by 45 metres and a second one of 2,670 metres, and the French aeronautical publication lists customs and immigration, fuelling, handling and air traffic services round the clock. A private jet is not short of runway or opening hours.
The weak point is the ground. The general aviation apron is listed with a low strength rating, so a heavy long-range jet is normally placed by the airport on a stand of its own, and the publication shows no hangar for visiting aircraft. We ask for the stand together with the permission.
The exact flight time depends on the model of the business jet, as well as the speed of the tail or head wind. Our consultant will make a detailed calculation of the flight time for the chosen business jet.
Prices for the private jet flights to Réunion
Typical charter prices from Britain, cheapest first. The upper rows are super-midsize jets with one stop in Dubai. The lower rows are long-range jets flying non-stop:
| Route | Aircraft | Price, one way |
|---|---|---|
| London Biggin Hill - Réunion 5,948 nm / 11,016 km via Dubai |
Praetor 600 up to 9 |
from £92,250 |
| London Stansted - Réunion 5,947 nm / 11,014 km via Dubai |
Praetor 600 up to 9 |
from £92,250 |
| London Gatwick - Réunion 5,955 nm / 11,029 km via Dubai |
Praetor 600 up to 9 |
from £92,350 |
| London Luton - Réunion 5,970 nm / 11,056 km via Dubai |
Praetor 600 up to 9 |
from £92,600 |
| London Farnborough - Réunion 5,979 nm / 11,073 km via Dubai |
Praetor 600 up to 9 |
from £92,750 |
| Manchester - Réunion 6,057 nm / 11,218 km via Dubai |
Praetor 600 up to 9 |
from £93,900 |
| Edinburgh - Réunion 6,126 nm / 11,345 km via Dubai |
Praetor 600 up to 9 |
from £94,950 |
| London Biggin Hill - Réunion 5,432 nm / 10,060 km, non-stop |
Global 6000 up to 13 |
from £146,400 |
| London Farnborough - Réunion 5,455 nm / 10,103 km, non-stop |
Global 6000 up to 13 |
from £147,000 |
| London Gatwick - Réunion 5,432 nm / 10,060 km, non-stop |
Gulfstream G550 up to 16 |
from £153,250 |
| Manchester - Réunion 5,580 nm / 10,334 km, non-stop |
Gulfstream G550 up to 16 |
from £157,300 |
| Edinburgh - Réunion 5,710 nm / 10,575 km, non-stop |
Gulfstream G650ER up to 14 |
from £181,250 |
| London Biggin Hill - Réunion 5,432 nm / 10,060 km, non-stop |
Global 7500 up to 14 |
from £186,150 |
Two things worth knowing about these figures
– The gap between the cheapest and the dearest row is the price of skipping the stop and of a bigger cabin. A Praetor 600 from Biggin Hill starts at £92,250, a Global 6000 non-stop from the same field is about £146,400, and a Global 7500 about £186,150;
– A one-way price carries the aircraft's journey home, because the jet has to fly back across the same distance whether it carries you or not. Air Passenger Duty is shown as a separate line in the quotation.
Private jet flights from Réunion to its neighbours
Mauritius is the island everyone combines with Réunion, and it is the shortest hop in the table. Madagascar lies to the west, the Seychelles to the north, and Johannesburg is the connection to southern Africa. The aircraft follow the distance, and the runway at the far end is checked before we propose a type:
| Route | Aircraft | Flight time | Price, one way |
|---|---|---|---|
| Réunion - Mauritius 130 nm / 241 km |
Citation CJ3+ up to 7 |
about 50 min | from £5,300 |
| Réunion - Madagascar (Antananarivo) 490 nm / 907 km |
Challenger 350 up to 9 |
about 1 h 35 min | from £11,500 |
| Réunion - Seychelles (Mahé) 1,013 nm / 1,876 km |
Challenger 350 up to 9 |
about 2 h 45 min | from £20,800 |
| Réunion - South Africa (Johannesburg) 1,592 nm / 2,948 km |
Challenger 350 up to 9 |
about 4 h | from £31,100 |
Every one of these is a border crossing
Réunion is a French department. Mauritius, Madagascar, the Seychelles and South Africa are separate countries with their own entry rules, landing permits and overflight clearances, which we request together with the flight.
We can arrange the flights from any cities in the UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) and European countries. Due to a large database of available business jets, we can help you find an optimal jet and crew. If you have any questions about the departure or the flight itself, you can ask them using the form below:
Prices depending on the type of business jet
We can clearly show the high dependence of the cost of the flight, on the type of aircraft - we have collected approximate data, at the price of 1 flight hour, for various types of business jets:
The cost per hour indicated in the table is preliminary and does not constitute an offer or a commercial offer. Exact prices are available from the managers of the company.
Online Calculator
If you want to make an urgent calculation of the cost of a private plane flight, use our online calculator. Just fill in all the fields of the form with a note that you are interested in a specific model of the aircraft and get the final price. NB! - the figures are sent to you by email or messenger, please carefully fill in the contact details to get the calculation.
All our calculations are as transparent as possible for you. After receiving the request, we will prepare a beautiful offer - where the costs and the final price will be clearly described. The exact price is agreed in advance and is written in the contract, so you can be sure of the final cost.
Private jets are ready to take off
Our database contains over 6,500 business jets (about 3,500 in Europe and 3,000 in the rest of the world) of different configurations and production years. The list of models is constantly updated. Unfortunately, we can't post a full list of available jets on our website due to confidentiality issues. Please contact the managers of the company for more accurate information. We will help you choose a suitable model taking into account your wishes. These are the typical choices for Réunion:
Turboprops
The aircraft for the Indian Ocean hops, not for the journey from Britain: Mauritius and back.
Light jets
They suit the short sector to Mauritius, but no light jet makes the journey from Britain.
Super-midsize
The class that sets the lowest price on this page, with one stop in Dubai.
Heavy jets
Too short on range for the whole route; useful for the legs around the island group, or in a longer plan with two stops.
Ultra-long range
The class that flies from London to Roland Garros in one hop, without the stop in Dubai.
How to book a private jet?
You can book a private jet flight to Réunion in 6 easy steps:
- Flight request - indicating the route and your preferences for the model of business jet and other points.
- Coordination of flight details - our consultant will contact you to offer the possible flight options and answer all your questions.
- Commercial offer - we will send you a final offer on a specific model taking into account all your wishes.
- Signing of the contract.
- Payment for the flight and booking a business jet.
- Departure at the agreed time and date. Assistance during the whole flight.
In addition to renting the private jets and arranging the flights, we provide concierge services, premium transfer, security, exclusive catering, etc. We have learned to solve problems of any complexity, offering the service of the European level. Our experts will be happy to answer your questions and help you arrange your flight.
How to rent a business jet with a crew
5 main stages:
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Sending an application
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Clarification of details and search for options
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Preparation and coordination of optimal options
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Registration of documents. Payment of the invoice.
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Departure on the route.
Business aviation airports for Réunion
The island has two airports that a jet from Britain can use, and one of them is clearly the answer. We name no dedicated business aviation terminal here because we did not find one published for either airport. A flight support company lists VIP terminal access and handling at Roland Garros, and we name the handler and the terminal in the quotation.
| Airport | Ground | How it operates |
|---|---|---|
| Roland Garros RUN / FMEE |
In Sainte-Marie, 7 km east of Saint-Denis | The main airport of the island and the one we plan for. Two paved runways: 12/30 at 3,200 by 45 metres (about 10,500 feet) and 14/32 at 2,670 metres, with a precision approach on runway 14 only and visual slope indicators on all four ends. Customs and immigration, handling, fuelling, security and air traffic services are listed round the clock, and fire cover is category 9 all day. Jet A1 is on offer. The publication shows no hangar and no repairs for visiting aircraft |
| Pierrefonds ZSE / FMEP |
5.5 km west-north-west of Saint-Pierre, in the south | One asphalt runway of 2,190 by 45 metres with no instrument landing system, 27 nautical miles from Roland Garros. Services run during the listed air traffic hours and on request, customs included, and Jet A1 is self-service. It handles regional airliners and is an option for a small or mid-size jet bound for the south, not the default for a long-range one |
Opening hours
Roland Garros lists customs, immigration, handling and fuelling as H24, so a night arrival is possible, though we still file the ground arrangements in advance. The administration office is listed for office hours only. At Pierrefonds the listed air traffic hours are short and end in the afternoon, so a late arrival there needs to be agreed.
What the airports do not list
Neither airport shows a hangar for visiting jets, so an aircraft staying on the island stays on the apron, in whatever weather comes. In the cyclone season we plan the parking with the crew, and for a long stay we sometimes suggest that the jet returns to Mauritius or home and comes back for the guests.
Arriving from Britain: passports, customs and what to carry
Réunion is a French overseas department and part of the European Union, but it is not part of the Schengen Area. A private flight from London arrives as an international flight, and everyone aboard goes through border control at Roland Garros.
your passport must be valid for at least three months after the date you plan to leave Réunion; British citizens need no visa for up to 90 days for tourism or businessevery passenger, children included
the handler books the stand and the ground services, and we pass on the passenger and aircraft documents before departurewe arrange it
declare anything that may be prohibited, taxed or dutiable; meat, milk and their products cannot be brought into the EU, with exceptions for powdered baby milk, baby food and special medical foodsdeclare when in doubt
The way home
Coming back is a flight into Britain from outside the country. A General Aviation Report goes to the border authorities not earlier than 48 hours and not later than two hours before departure, and British and Irish citizens need no electronic travel authorisation, while most other nationalities do.
A dog travelling home needs its tapeworm treatment from a vet within the window before landing, which the pets section explains. For health advice on the island, including vaccinations, we point clients to the TravelHealthPro guide before the trip.
Which part of Réunion is near the airport
Roland Garros sits on the north coast beside the capital, and the island is a rough circle with a mountain range across the middle, so the part you stay in decides the drive:
the capital and the main city of the island, with the airport 7 km awaynext to the runway
the lagoon beaches around Saint-Gilles and the Hermitage lagoon, where the helicopter operator below is basedthe resort side
Saint-Pierre and the second airport, Pierrefonds, which lies about 27 nautical miles from Roland Garros in a straight linethe south coast
the three cirques, Mafate, Salazie and Cilaos, and the Piton de la Fournaise on the eastern side of the islandmountain country
Réunion: what our clients go for
Réunion covers about 2,500 square kilometres and has a population of about 910,000. Saint-Denis is the capital, French is the only official language, and Réunion Creole is the language of everyday speech.
The island is one volcanic mass. Piton des Neiges, at about 3,070 metres, is the highest point, and the Piton de la Fournaise on the eastern side is an active shield volcano that has erupted more than a hundred times on record. The three cirques, Salazie, Cilaos and Mafate, are huge calderas, and about 40 percent of the island is a World Heritage site.
What our clients do there is walk, fly over it, and eat. The hiking is the reason most people come, and the helicopter is the way to see Mafate without walking for days. There is a limit worth saying plainly: the island is a nature destination, not a destination for yachts and nightlife, and the private aviation services on the ground are modest compared with the Mediterranean.
The year in Réunion: dry months and cyclone months
The seasons are the reverse of Britain's, and the weather changes more with altitude than with the month:
the dry season and the best window for walking in the cirques and on the volcano; June to August is the driest stretch, with highs of about 22 to 23 degrees on the coast and cold nights in the mountainspeak
warmer and more humid, with the sea at its warmest from November to April, between 27 and 28 degrees; late December carries some cyclone riskshoulder
the cyclone season at its peak, with heavy rain, strong winds, muddy trails and the risk of disrupted travel; direct strikes are uncommonlow season, cyclone risk
Swimming and the sea
The shark risk on the coast is real, and the advice is to swim in the protected lagoon areas only.
The best weeks are also the dearest weeks
July is a peak month, and the weeks of the European winter holidays are the other one. The figures on this page describe an ordinary week, with a Global 6000 from Biggin Hill at £146,400 one way.
The Réunion calendar: a trail race, music and a festival of light
These are the events worth planning around, listed by their usual month:
Flying to Réunion with a dog or a cat
Réunion is part of the European Union, so a pet coming from Britain follows the EU rules for entry. A pet passport issued in Great Britain is not valid for entry, and the animal needs an animal health certificate for each trip.
The two facts to read before you book
The animal needs a microchip, fitted before or at the same time as the rabies vaccine. The vaccine is given from 12 weeks of age, and the animal can travel 21 days after it. The animal health certificate is issued by an official vet and is valid for 10 days for entry. The animal is declared to customs on arrival, and the island's tourist board adds that dogs and cats must be identified and vaccinated against rabies. We confirm the entry point and the paperwork in writing before the flight.
On the way home a dog needs tapeworm treatment from a vet no less than 24 hours and no more than 120 hours before landing in Britain, so the vet appointment on the island is booked before the trip. We check on GOV.UK which list of countries applies to Réunion at the time of travel. A pet that does not meet the rules can be held in quarantine for up to four months.
- French rules do not admit dogs of the first category, the attack-dog types, so the breed is checked before the booking;
- No more than five animals travel with one traveller;
Requirements for birds, rabbits and the less usual species are set out on our flying with pets guide.
Empty Legs
An empty leg is a repositioning flight with nobody aboard, offered at a fraction of the usual price. A journey of this length is one-way by nature, and the aircraft has to get home or to its next client.
Where empty legs to and from the island come from
– The southern winter, July and August, when aircraft fly guests out and return empty, or are sent out empty to collect them;
– The start and the end of the European winter holidays, when a long-range jet brings a family out and flies home a week or two later.
Whatever is free is listed on our empty legs page. A selection of empty legs on the Réunion routes follows:
| Route | Aircraft | Capacity | Whole aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Réunion - UK (London Biggin Hill) | Praetor 600 | 9 seats | £38,750 |
| UK (London Gatwick) - Réunion | Praetor 600 | 9 seats | £38,800 |
| Réunion - UK (London Luton) | Praetor 600 | 9 seats | £38,900 |
| UK (Manchester) - Réunion | Praetor 600 | 9 seats | £39,450 |
| UK (London Biggin Hill) - Réunion | Global 6000 | 13 seats | £61,500 |
| Réunion - UK (London Farnborough) | Global 6000 | 13 seats | £61,750 |
Each price is for the whole aircraft rather than per seat. A Gulfstream G650ER leg of £76,100 with twelve aboard works out at about £6,340 a head. On a route this long, treat an empty leg as a bonus and not as a plan.
Helicopter charter
Helicopters are the one local service on the island that is well developed, and it is a sightseeing service. Corail Hélicoptères flies from its base at Saint-Gilles on the west coast, and its island tour lasts about 45 minutes, over Cilaos, Mafate and Salazie, including the Trou de Fer waterfall, as well as Piton des Neiges and the Piton de la Fournaise. The operator lists up to six passengers in its larger helicopter.
When to book the flight over the mountains
The clearest views come between May and October. The cloud builds over the peaks in the afternoon, so the morning slot is the one to ask for. A private flight for your party alone is arranged with the operator, and we price the transfer from the airport together with it.
Flights from the UK to Réunion
We fly this corridor from every British airfield in the list below, and the price table higher up covers thirteen of those pairings. Our clients have access to all airports of the UK and Europe. Due to the unique partnership conditions, we can offer our clients the best prices for business aviation services. Our experts will consult you on the availability of private jets in a particular city and help you choose the best option.
List of TOP 25 business aviation airports:
| Airport | Country | ICAO | IATA |
|---|---|---|---|
 London Heathrow Airport |
England | EGLL | LHR |
| Birmingham Airport |
England | EGBB | BHX |
| London Gatwick |
England | EGKK | LGW |
| London City Airport |
England | EGLC | LCY |
| London Luton |
England | EGGW | LTN |
| Edinburgh Airport |
Scotland | EGPH | EDI |
| Leeds Airport |
England | EGNM | LBA |
| Manchester Airport |
England | EGCC | MAN |
| London Stansted |
England | EGSS | STN |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport |
England | EGGP | LPL |
| Newcastle Airport |
England | EGNT | NCL |
| Bristol Airport |
England | EGGD | BRS |
| Glasgow Airport |
Scotland | EGPF | GLA |
| East Midlands Airport |
England | EGNX | EMA |
| Southampton Airport |
England | EGHI | SOU |
| Jersey Airport |
Channel Islands | EGJJ | JER |
| Cardiff International Airport |
Wales | EGFF | CWL |
| Inverness Airport |
Scotland | EGPE | INV |
| Bournemouth Airport |
England | EGHH | BOH |
| London Farnborough Airport |
England | EGLF | FAB |
| Oxford Airport |
England | EGTK | OXF |
| London Biggin Hill |
England | EGKB | BQH |
| Belfast Airport |
Northern Ireland | EGAA | BFS |
| Gibraltar Airport |
Gibraltar | LXGB | GIB |
| Aberdeen Airport |
Scotland | EGPD | ABZ |
Réunion charters from the booking notes: six typical trips
Six typical jobs put together from booking notes with the particulars changed, so none describes one named client or date.
JULY · A FAMILY OF SIX
Three weeks in the dry season
Biggin Hill - Réunion via Dubai, Praetor 600, about 13 h 35 min plus the stop · 6 pax
The family left in the evening, stopped in Dubai for fuel and an hour on the ground, and landed at Roland Garros the next afternoon. The return was booked as a separate one-way three weeks later.
CHRISTMAS · FOUR FRIENDS
A non-stop crossing
Biggin Hill - Réunion, Global 6000, about 11 h 25 min · 4 pax
The group wanted no stop, so the jet left Biggin Hill at dawn. The stand was requested with the permission, and a car was waiting at the terminal for the drive to the west coast.
A WALKING PARTY · EIGHT GUESTS
The cirques and the volcano
Gatwick - Réunion, Gulfstream G550, about 11 h 25 min · 8 pax
A group came for the trails in October, and the stand and the return were arranged with the flight.
A SHORT HOP · TWO GUESTS
From Réunion to Mauritius
Réunion - Mauritius, Citation CJ3+, about 50 min gate to gate · 2 pax
Two guests spent a long weekend on Mauritius and returned to Roland Garros on the Sunday evening, in time for the long-range jet home.
WITH THE DOG · PAPERWORK FIRST
A couple, a labrador and a month in the sun
Biggin Hill - Réunion via Dubai, Praetor 600, about 13 h 35 min plus the stop · 2 pax + dog
The animal health certificate was issued within its ten-day window before departure, and the tapeworm appointment for the return was booked on the island before the first week was over.
EMPTY LEG · THE END OF THE SEASON
A flexible return to Edinburgh
Réunion - Edinburgh, Gulfstream G650ER empty leg, about 11 h 45 min · 3 pax
The client gave us a window of four days instead of a date, which is what makes these work, and paid about £76,100, well under half of a fresh one-way charter on the same sector, for a Thursday departure.
Frequently asked questions about flying to Réunion
1How long does it take to fly to Réunion by private jet?
About 11 hours 25 minutes non-stop from a London airfield in a Global 6000, and about 13 hours 35 minutes in a Praetor 600 plus about an hour on the ground in Dubai. Times are gate to gate without allowance for wind.
2How much does a private jet to Réunion cost?
From about £92,250 one way from Biggin Hill in a Praetor 600 with a stop in Dubai. A Global 6000 non-stop from Biggin Hill is about £146,400. Air Passenger Duty is shown as a separate line in the quotation.
3Which airport do private jets use for Réunion?
Roland Garros (RUN, FMEE) near Saint-Denis, with runways of 3,200 and 2,670 metres and customs and immigration listed round the clock. Pierrefonds (ZSE, FMEP) in the south has a single runway of 2,190 metres and short hours, and suits a smaller jet bound for the south. We name no dedicated business aviation terminal because none is published.
4What are the passport and customs rules for a private flight from Britain to Réunion?
British citizens need no visa for a stay of up to 90 days, and the passport must be valid for at least three months after the planned departure. Réunion is outside the Schengen Area, and everyone aboard clears border control on arrival. Meat, milk and their products cannot be brought in.
5Can I take my dog or cat on a private jet to Réunion?
Yes. The animal needs a microchip, a rabies vaccination at least 21 days before travel and an animal health certificate valid for 10 days for entry, and it is declared to customs on arrival. A dog needs tapeworm treatment from a vet 24 to 120 hours before landing in Britain.
6When is the best time to fly to Réunion, and how early should I book?
May to October is the dry season and the best window for walking and for helicopter flights, with July a peak month. The cyclone season peaks from January to March. Book as early as the dates are known for July and for the European winter holidays.