Réunion: main airports
Réunion Island is served by Roland Garros Airport, near Saint-Denis, the capital of this French overseas department in the Indian Ocean.
The island offers spectacular volcanic landscapes, including Piton de la Fournaise, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, as well as rainforests and UNESCO World Heritage mountain cirques.
Réunion: recommended activities
Réunion: visa and entry requirements
Being a French department, the same entry rules apply as for metropolitan France and the Schengen area for EU citizens (valid ID card) and non-EU citizens (up to 90 days in 180 for exempt countries).
A valid ID document or passport is required.
Réunion: safety
Réunion is generally safe for visitors, with violent crime contained.
The usual precautions apply for excursions on the active Piton de la Fournaise volcano, which require always following the official volcanic alert level guidance.
Réunion: health situation
No mandatory vaccinations are required for entry from Europe. Mosquito repellent is nonetheless advisable given the presence of dengue and chikungunya at certain times of the year.
Tap water is generally drinkable, being a French department with European health standards.
Réunion: currency, payments and connectivity
The currency is the euro (EUR), as Réunion is part of the European Union as an outermost region.
The official language is French, alongside Réunion Creole in everyday life. Electrical outlets are the standard French type (type E, 230V).
