Roland Garros Airport (RUN), formerly known as Gillot Airport, is located 3.8 miles (7km) east of Saint-Denis, a town on the island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean.
Flights to Roland Garros Airport are only available from a few cities, including Bangkok, Johannesburg, Paris, Marseille, Antananarivo, Mauritius, and Sydney.
Most people flying to Reunion come for its sunny skies and white sandy beaches. Tourism accounts for most of the 2 million or so people who visit the tropical island each year.
Named for the famous French aviator who was born there, the airport enjoys a good reputation, with nominations for “Indian Ocean’s Leading Airport” by the World Travel Awards for the past five years. The facilities are small and basic, but do their job efficiently and many passengers are struck by the friendly attitude of the staff.
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<div class="rxbodyfield">There is only one terminal, so connections are quick and easy.</div>
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Train: There is no train service to the airport.
Bus: There is no direct bus service to the airport, but there is a shuttle service to the bus station in Saint-Denis running from 7am to 7:30pm.
Taxi: There are taxis available outside of the terminal.
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There is public parking in front of the terminal. The first hour is €1.50, then it’s charged at €2 per 30 minutes up to three hours. After that it’s €3 per hour up to a daily maximum of €35. Payment machines are in the lobby of the terminal and accept both cash and credit card.
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Money and communications: There are two ATMs in the public area of the terminal. The airport doesn’t offer any currency exchange facilities, but the information desk has a list of local banks that do. There is a post office in the terminal.
Luggage: Baggage-wrapping services are available.
Conference and business: There are meeting facilities for up to 40 people at the airport, and a photocopier.
Other facilities: Children’s play areas, a chapel, televisions, cultural exhibitions, a photo booth, and handicapped facilities.
Wi-Fi: There is free Wi-Fi available in the terminal, but you have to register with a cell phone. Connect to “Aeroport.ZotSpot.Re”, fill in the online registration form, and then SMS the activation code to the number specified.
Shopping: There are several souvenir shops in the airport selling jewelry, t-shirts, books and other tourist items. There is duty-free shopping available.
Food and drink: There is a cafeteria, sit-down restaurant, and bar in the public area of the terminal. Once you’re past security though, your only option is the snacks and beverages in the Aerobar.
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