Bangkok to Sainte-Marie (BKK–RUN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BKK–RUN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Austral leads the route. The flight covers 3,890 miles in approximately 7h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UU Air Austral | 3 | 77W | 7h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BKK: +07 · RUN: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Bangkok, it's 3:00 PM in Sainte-Marie.
Thai passport holders need a visa to enter Reunion. Reunion is a French overseas department but is not part of the Schengen area, and a standard Schengen visa does not cover Reunion unless the visa label explicitly includes it. Apply for a short-stay visa at the French Embassy in Bangkok or VFS Global center. Required documents include passport photos, bank statements, a return ticket, hotel reservations, and travel insurance covering at least EUR 30,000. The visa fee is EUR 80 for adults. Processing takes 10 to 15 working days. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure.
If you hold a valid multi-entry Schengen visa, French residence permit, or long-stay visa for metropolitan France, you may enter Reunion without a separate visa for up to 90 days. Confirm with the embassy that your existing visa endorsement covers French overseas departments. The application process mirrors a standard French visa but the territorial scope matters.
No direct flights connect Bangkok to Reunion. Route through Paris (about 11 hours to Roland Garros Airport on Air France or French Bee), Mauritius (about 45 minutes to Reunion on Air Austral), or Dubai. The most common path for Thai travelers is Bangkok to Mauritius, then a short hop to Reunion. Total travel time runs 14 to 20 hours. Reunion uses the euro, trading at roughly 39 THB per EUR 1. Prices reflect French standards: a restaurant meal costs EUR 15 to EUR 30 (THB 585 to THB 1,170). Car rental is the practical way to explore the island, running EUR 30 to EUR 50 per day.
Airport Rail Link (ARL) runs from Phaya Thai station to Suvarnabhumi in 30 minutes (฿45 City Line; ฿90–130 Express, though Express service is often suspended). Trains run 6am to midnight. Transfer at Makkasan for MRT or Phaya Thai for BTS Skytrain.Metered taxis cost ฿250–400 from central Bangkok plus expressway tolls (฿50–75); expect 40–90 minutes depending on traffic. Avoid non-metered taxis; insist on the meter. Ride-share apps (Grab) are widely used and typically cost ฿200–350.
BKK–RUN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BKK to RUN
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Roland Garros Airport (RUN) are connected by nonstop service from Air Austral. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BKK to RUN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BKK to RUN ranges from 7 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,890 miles (6,259 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 26 hours via CDG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.