IndiGo's Direct Chennai–Réunion Flights: ₹54,000 Return to a French Island (2026)
Réunion Island now has direct flights from Chennai — IndiGo from around ₹54,000 return. Here's what the new route means for Indian travellers in 2026.
Quick answer: Chennai is now the only Indian city with direct flights to Réunion Island. IndiGo flies the route from roughly ₹54,000 return, and Air Austral also operates non-stop several times a week (premium fares, closer to ₹1.5 lakh). Flight time is about 6 hours, versus 11–14 hours via Mauritius from other cities — making a long-weekend trip to a French Indian Ocean island genuinely realistic for the first time.
For years, getting to Réunion from India meant a frustrating connection through Mauritius and a fare that rarely made sense for a short break. That has changed.
Why is the direct Chennai–Réunion flight a big deal?
A 6-hour non-stop turns Réunion from a "someday" trip into a viable 5–6 day holiday. It puts a slice of France — euros, baguettes, an active volcano, and dramatic mountain cirques — within the same flight time as Bali, but with almost none of the crowds. For South Indian travellers especially, Chennai as the gateway is a serious advantage.
How much do the flights actually cost?
IndiGo's introductory fares have been seen around ₹54,000 return, which is remarkable for an international long-haul-ish route. Air Austral, the French carrier, runs the premium non-stop with full service and fares typically ₹1.3–1.7 lakh return. Booking 5–6 weeks ahead and travelling mid-week gets you the best price on either.
What about travellers from Mumbai, Bangalore or Delhi?
You still reach Réunion easily — via Chennai or via Mauritius — and a package keeps the connection seamless. At Trripah we build the whole journey (flights, the Mauritius or Chennai routing, hotels, transfers and the visa paperwork) into one plan, so you only book once.
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