Paris–Réunion: Planning Your Journey and Orly or CDG Transfers

26/03/2025
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A journey between Paris and Réunion starts before boarding and continues after landing. Whether you are heading to the Indian Ocean for a holiday, visiting family in mainland France or traveling for work, arranging transport to and from the airport helps you prepare for every stage.

When leaving Paris, plan your journey to the correct terminal. When arriving from Réunion, organize your onward travel from Orly or Charles de Gaulle, particularly if you have children, several suitcases or a train connection. First Class Partner provides private chauffeur transfers in Paris and Île-de-France. We are available 24/7 by reservation.

Choosing your flight between Paris and Réunion

Services to Réunion Roland Garros Airport connect with both main Paris airports. The schedules consulted include Air France and Air Austral at Paris-CDG, and Corsair and French bee at Paris-Orly. Schedules may change: use the airport and terminal shown on your booking to organize your transfer.

Check the airlines serving Roland Garros Airport and your airline’s flight times. Check the outbound and return journeys separately, as their times, local dates and airports may differ.

Comparing the total cost of your journey

Look beyond the advertised airfare and compare baggage allowances, seat selection, meals and amendment conditions. Services vary by airline, cabin and fare. A cheaper ticket may become less attractive once you add the suitcases or options your family needs.

If your schedule allows, compare several departure and return dates. Include ground transport and, if needed, an overnight stay near the airport. A particular price or booking lead time does not in itself guarantee the best fare.

Travelling from Paris to Réunion

Planning your journey to Orly or Charles de Gaulle

Choose your pick-up time according to your airline’s required arrival time, the terminal, your address and traffic conditions. Allow a suitable margin to check in your luggage, pass through security and reach the boarding gate.

Several transport options are available:

Public transport: metro line 14 serves Orly Airport and the RER B connects with CDG. Check operating hours, engineering works and any connections before traveling.
Taxi: compare the journey conditions for your address and requirements.
A pre-booked private chauffeur: arrange collection from your home, hotel or a railway station in advance, with a vehicle suited to the passenger numbers and luggage declared.

Your choice depends on budget, timings, luggage volume and the ease of connections. For a group, compare the overall journey cost rather than only the price per person.

Explore our Orly Airport chauffeur transfers and Paris-CDG chauffeur transfers.

Preparing your booking details

Provide your full address, date, flight number, passenger numbers and luggage details. Mention pushchairs, bulky equipment and specific requirements when making your request. If you need a child seat, provide your child’s age so that suitable equipment can be confirmed.

The price and arrangements are confirmed when you book. Payment is made online. Remember to book your return transfer as well, using the actual date of your arrival in Paris.

Arriving in Paris from Réunion

After your flight, you may want to travel directly to your family, hotel, home or a railway station. Booking your transfer before leaving Réunion lets you confirm the meeting arrangements and choose your vehicle without waiting until arrival to organize the journey.

Planning your airport welcome in advance

Provide your flight number, a telephone number on which you can be reached and your destination address. The meeting point and welcome arrangements are specified in your confirmation. Keep these details with your travel documents.

You will leave the airport after disembarking, completing any checks and collecting your luggage. Landing time is therefore different from the time you will be ready to depart. If your flight changes, your baggage is delayed or another difficulty arises, contact First Class Partner to arrange the next steps under the agreed conditions.

Families, groups and luggage

A saloon may suit a small number of travelers, provided there is enough room for their suitcases. A van can make it easier for a family or group to travel together: up to 7 passengers in the standard configuration, with 8 available on request depending on the vehicle and luggage.

The number of seats alone does not determine which vehicle is suitable. Specify large suitcases, cabin bags and pushchairs too. Mobility or assistance requirements must be raised before booking so that suitability and arrangements can be confirmed.

Continuing to a railway station or another airport

If Paris is an intermediate stop, prepare your connection as carefully as your flight. Your train may depart from Gare de Lyon, Montparnasse, Gare du Nord or another station. Check the exact station on your ticket: a TGV departing from CDG Airport does not leave from a station in central Paris.

For a connection between Orly and CDG, allow time for baggage collection, the road journey and the formalities for your next flight. Connections on separate tickets need a particularly cautious margin: a booked transfer cannot guarantee that you will make up time lost to a flight delay.

Share the precise times and locations when requesting your transfer so that a practical journey can be arranged. You can also read our guide to Paris railway stations and transfers.

Planning your stay in Réunion

The sightseeing advice from the earlier guides remains useful when planning your days on the island. Transport and excursions in Réunion should be booked with local providers; the First Class Partner services described here cover the Paris side of your journey.

Choosing accommodation to suit your itinerary

Hotels, self-catering accommodation, guesthouses and hiking lodges meet different needs. For a family stay, compare room layouts, kitchen facilities, parking and the amenities actually included. For a hiking trip, choose your overnight stops according to the routes you intend to take.

Avoid planning too many long return journeys from a single base. The terrain and roads may make a journey longer than its distance suggests. Dividing your nights between different areas can make it easier to combine the coast and mountains.

Cirques, volcanic scenery and heritage

The cirques of Cilaos, Salazie and Mafate offer contrasting landscapes and villages. Mafate has no road access: hiking and overnight stays in lodges should be planned in advance, taking account of difficulty and open access routes.

The Piton de la Fournaise area and the Plaine des Sables offer further opportunities to explore. Access to routes depends on conditions and current restrictions. Consult the Réunion tourism board’s information and check trail conditions with the ONF before each outing.

To vary your visits, allow time for Saint-Denis, villages such as Hell-Bourg, markets and Creole food. Carri, rougail, achards and seasonal fruit are part of the experience, without needing to fill every moment of the day.

The coast and outdoor activities

The areas around L’Hermitage, Saint-Leu, Boucan Canot and Grande Anse provide opportunities to explore the coast. The presence of a beach does not mean swimming is permitted. Follow local signs, authorised zones and professional guidance for any activity in the water.

For hiking, choose a route that suits your fitness and check the weather and trail openings. Do not follow an old itinerary without checking it, even if it appears in a guidebook or on a map.

Getting around the island

Depending on your itinerary, compare car hire, public transport, taxis and guided excursions. Check arrival times, vehicle collection conditions and access to your accommodation. Book the services you need with local operators, specifying passenger numbers and luggage.

Preparing for the outbound and return journeys

Check local dates, airports and terminals on your travel documents.
Confirm required documents and the baggage allowances for your ticket with your airline.
Arrange your Paris transfer separately from transport in Réunion.
Keep confirmations and useful contact details accessible on your phone.
Confirm your destination address in mainland France and the times of any onward connection.
Notify the relevant provider of any changes to your flight or requirements.

Frequently asked questions about Paris–Réunion travel

Can I book my chauffeur in Paris before leaving Réunion?

Yes. You can arrange your arrival transfer at Orly or CDG in advance. Provide your flight number, arrival date in Paris, destination and luggage details to receive an appropriate confirmation.

Can the chauffeur take me to my family’s home rather than a hotel?

Yes, a transfer can be arranged to a private address in Paris or Île-de-France. Provide the full address and useful access instructions. For a destination further away, request a suitable quotation.

Do I need a transport app to book?

You can plan your journey with First Class Partner before traveling, rather than waiting until you reach the airport to look for a vehicle. Your booking, price and welcome arrangements are confirmed in advance, and payment is made online.

Can I book both the outbound and return transfers?

Yes. Provide the details for each journey, as the airport, times or amount of luggage may differ. In particular, check your arrival date in mainland France after an overnight flight.

Does the transfer include transport in Réunion?

No. The service described here covers transfers on the Paris side. Transport between Roland Garros Airport and your accommodation, and excursions on the island, should be arranged separately with local providers.

How do I choose a vehicle for several passengers?

Provide the number of passengers and the dimensions or volume of your luggage. The proposed vehicle category must accommodate both the travelers and their belongings comfortably. Child seats and specific requirements must be confirmed before booking.

What are the payment and cancellation conditions?

Payment is made online. To qualify under the stated cancellation conditions, give at least 96 hours’ notice before pick-up and consult the terms and conditions applicable to your booking.

Book your Paris transfer for a journey to or from Réunion

Whether you are heading to the island or arriving in mainland France, prepare the same essential details: flight, address, passengers and luggage. First Class Partner arranges your Orly transfer or Charles de Gaulle transfer, by reservation, to reach your destination in Paris and Île-de-France.

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