The government entrusted the running of the airport to the island’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Air traffic developed between metropolitan France and Reunion Island, via Madagascar.
The Reunion Island company offered medium-haul flights over the Indian Ocean, as well as long-haul flights to metropolitan France from 2003.
The runway was extended to 2 670 m to allow the landing of four-engined aircraft. The first Air France B 707 landed at Gillot, whose terminal was expanded.
The terminal is strictly non-smoking in accordance with article L. 3511-7 (Decree n° 2006-1386 of 15 November 2006) setting out the conditions for the application of the ban on smoking in places designated for collective use. It is possible to smoke outside the terminal: on the forecourt and on the Kiss & Fly terrace, which are equipped with ashtrays.
The boarding lounge does not currently have a smoking area. Passengers are advised to make arrangements before boarding.
A smoking area that meets both the expectations of passengers and the requirements of the various applicable regulations is being studied and we thank you in advance for your understanding.
There is no luggage wrapping machine at the airport, it is recommended to protect your luggage at home before arriving at the airport.
Traffic and facilities at the airport
Le trafic aérien a dépassé son niveau d’avant la crise sanitaire, à l’aéroport La Réunion Roland Garros, où le nombre de passagers, accueillis en 2023, progresse même de 8,1%, par rapport à 2019, a