Travelling from Melbourne to Reunion Roland Garros Airport (RUN): What you need to know
Reunion Roland Garros Airport is located in Saint-Denis. The city runs on the UTC+4 timezone and is seven hours behind Melbourne.
Your flight from Melbourne to RUN won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's a good idea to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne to Reunion Roland Garros Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
It's holiday time, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to RUN flight, make yourself comfortable at Corio Bay Motel.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them landing on schedule.
About Reunion Roland Garros Airport (RUN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Reunion Roland Garros Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near RUN instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Reunion Roland Garros Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Jumbo Car or Sixt and explore beyond Saint-Denis's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Reunion Roland Garros Airport flight.
Getting from Reunion Roland Garros Airport (RUN) to central Saint-Denis
Reunion Roland Garros Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Saint-Denis. The time it takes to get there by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Reunion Roland Garros Airport (RUN)
R 14,114 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Reunion Roland Garros Airport. Return flights start at R 25,656. These fares can change based on availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to RUN. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Cheap Melbourne to Reunion Roland Garros Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Reunion Roland Garros Airport (RUN)
July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Reunion Roland Garros Airport (RUN). Plan your visit to Saint-Denis in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in a Melbourne to RUN plane ticket departing in February if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Saint-Denis to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
August has temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Reunion Roland Garros Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Saint-Denis
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Reunion Roland Garros Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Saint-Denis:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Cathedral de Saint-Denis, Pyramide Inversée and Rando et Trekking à La Réunion : Guide de Randonnée Austral Altitude La Réunion are must-do's during your Saint-Denis adventure.
