Roland Garros Airport serves Saint-Denis, capital of Réunion, a French overseas department in the Indian Ocean.
Located approximately 9 km from the city center, it provides access to the volcanic mountain cirques and the Piton de la Fournaise, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
How to get to Roland Garros Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to RUN
Parking near Roland Garros Airport
The multi-storey car park is located right next to the terminal.
Parking rates are in line with the standard fees for a French overseas department.
How to get to St Denis from RUN
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Roland Garros Airport
The main car rental companies have desks in the arrivals area, very popular for exploring the island and its volcanic cirques.
EU visitors can rent with just their national driving licence, passport and credit card.
Hotels near Roland Garros Airport
Sainte-Clotilde and Domenjod, near the airport
From 3 to 12 minutes by car from the airport depending on the accommodation, in the Sainte-Clotilde/Domenjod district east of Saint-Denis.
Best for: Short layovers and early departures, when you want the shortest possible transfer from the terminal.
- Some accommodations are literally a few minutes on foot or by car from the terminal
- Quiet residential area, useful for those arriving on a night flight
- The Barachois and the centre of Saint-Denis remain 15-20 minutes by car away
- Few restaurants or shops within walking distance, an area designed for those with a car
Recommended hotels
- Large 2 room apartment 3 minutes from airport 56 sqm apartment with veranda, open kitchen and air-conditioned bedroom, in the Sainte-Clotilde district 3 minutes from the airport and the Technor industrial area. View availability
- Balcon - Parking - Arrivée autonome - Aéroport T2 apartment with balcony and parking in the Domenjod district, close to the CHU hospital and the Clinique Sainte-Clotilde; self check-in, about 12 minutes from the airport. View availability
Saint-Denis centre
About 10 km from the airport, 10-20 minutes by car or public shuttle (20 minutes, 5 euros).
Best for: Those wanting the Barachois seafront, restaurants and the capital's life, with an airport transfer that's still short.
- Barachois promenade and the historic centre within walking distance of the hotels downtown
- Airport transfer still short compared with other capitals on this list
- Traffic on the only coastal road can lengthen times during rush hour
- No swimmable beach in the city: for the sea you need to go elsewhere on the island
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is of adequate size for tourist traffic and connections with metropolitan France.
The suggested margin before boarding, for international flights, is 2.5-3 hours.
Map of Roland Garros Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. How much does a taxi from the airport to downtown Saint-Denis cost?
Roughly 25-28 EUR by day, 33-36 EUR at night/Sunday/holidays for a journey of about 15 minutes (overall average around 47 EUR considering all time bands and vehicles).
Q. Is Réunion part of the European Union?
Yes, it is a French outermost region, with the euro as its currency and the same Schengen rules as mainland France.
Q. What is the Piton de la Fournaise?
One of the most active volcanoes in the world, one of the island's main natural attractions, a UNESCO World Heritage Site together with the mountain cirques.
Q. Is it better to stay in Saint-Denis or on the west coast?
Saint-Denis (15 minutes from the airport) is a convenient base; the west coast, around Saint-Gilles (40-50 minutes), offers the island's most touristy beaches and resorts.
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