Helicopter flight over Reunion Island

Introduction to Reunion Island

An invitation to see the island differently

A UNESCO World Heritage Site,Reunion Island reveals its rugged terrain, turquoise lagoons and active volcanoes through a series of helicopter flights designed to reveal the best of its natural heritage. Each tour features live commentary by the pilot and can be booked from Saint-Pierre, Saint-Gilles or Saint-Denis.

Practical information about helicopter tours in Reunion Island

Departing from Saint-Gilles, Saint-Pierre or Saint-Denis, we offer several itineraries for exploring Reunion from the air. Each flight is a flexible base: these tours are designed as suggestions, adaptable to your timing, your interests or the day’s weather. Our team is at your service to create a customized flight to meet your expectations.

55-minute experience

Departures: Saint-Gilles (1), Saint-Pierre (2), Saint-Denis

Overflight :

• Cirques: Mafate, Salazie, Cilaos
• Exceptional sites: Trou de Fer, Voile de la Mariée, Cascade Blanche, Grand Étang, Takamaka, Rivière des Remparts
• Piton de la Fournaise volcano
• Coast and lagoon: South or West, depending on departure point

A complete loop of the island, a compendium of spectacular landscapes, for an aerial discovery of Reunion in all its diversity.

45-minute experience

Departures: Saint-Gilles (1), Saint-Pierre (2)

Overflight :

• Cirques: Mafate, Salazie, Cilaos
• Trou de Fer and the volcano
• Plaine des Sables and active craters
• South or west lagoon / or heights of Saint-Denis

From volcanic reliefs to peaceful lagoons, this flight plunges you into striking contrasts. The Piton de la Fournaise takes center stage.

25-minute experience

Departures: Saint-Gilles (1), Saint-Pierre (2)

Departure from Saint-Gilles: Mafate, Salazie, Trou de Fer, west lagoon Departure from Saint-Pierre: Mafate, Cilaos, 3 Salazes, south lagoon A first approach to the island’s relief, ideal for the curious. The cirques are majestic, the lagoon soothing.

15-minute experience

Departure: Saint-Gilles only

Overflight: Cap Lahoussaye, Baie de Saint-Paul, Cirque de Mafate A short but dense immersion, centered on the cirque of Mafate, inaccessible other than on foot or by air. A suspended moment.

• Number of seats on board: 6 passengers maximum
• Cruising speed: 237 km/h
• Prices: on request – our team will work with you to draw up a precise quote, depending on the tour chosen and the number of passengers.
• Flight times: flight times are given as an indication only. They may be adjusted according to weather conditions, to guarantee your safety and comfort on board.
• Departure from the heliport at Saint-Pierre(Pierrefonds Airport), Saint-Gilles or Saint-Denis.

Recommendations for your helicopter experience in Reunion Island

If you’d like to prolong the exceptional experience of a helicopter flight, check into theAkoya Hôtel & Spa, high above the beach at La Saline-les-Bains. This discreet five-star hotel offers breathtaking views over the lagoon, spacious rooms overlooking the ocean, a top-quality spa and refined cuisine served on the terrace. Calm, meticulous service and unspoilt natural surroundings: everything you need for a relaxing stay between two explorations.

A few kilometers away, the Michelin-starred Le Blue Margouillat restaurant in Saint-Leu revisits local produce with rare precision. Blind tasting menus, carefully selected food and wine pairings, delicate service. The address is confidential, almost secret – ideal for a dinner without false notes, facing the sunset over the Indian Ocean.

Book your flight at Helicopter flight over Reunion Island with AEROAFFAIRES

Whether you’re traveling for pleasure or to offer an exceptional moment to your loved ones or clients, our team can help you organize a tailor-made helicopter flight over Reunion Island. Panoramic tours, personalized services, flexible departures: AEROAFFAIRES provides you with a dedicated contact person, available 24/7.