Reunion Piton de la Fournaise 25-Minute Helicopter Tour

Helicopter over volcanic lava fields on Réunion

A shared 25-minute scenic helicopter over Piton de la Fournaise. You may see the caldera, Plaine des Sables and lava landscapes on the return toward the lagoon, weather permitting. Meet-and-greet before boarding. From €215 per person.

This shared flight spends about 25 minutes in the air over Piton de la Fournaise. After meet-and-greet at Saint-Pierre Pierrefonds Airport and a small coffee or tea with the pilot, you board for the volcano sector. You may see craters or lava flows, the Plaine des Sables, the Rivière des Remparts, Langevin waterfalls and the Saint-Pierre lagoon on return — a live eruption is never guaranteed. The price is from €215 per person. Includes the shared scenic helicopter flight of the marketed duration, meet and greet at Saint-Pierre Airport, a small coffee or tea with the pilot before take-off, boarding, and pilot commentary in French and English as listed when you book. Shared scenic helicopter. Seats are limited. Some shorter tours state a minimum of 5 participants — the provider finds other passengers to complete the flight. Some shorter tours need a minimum of 5 participants (the provider completes the group). Meet at the hangar / meet-and-greet at Saint-Pierre Pierrefonds Airport (142 Chemin de L Aerodrome, Saint-Pierre 97410). Flights depart and return here. Hotel or accommodation transfer is not included — make your own way to the airport area. The exact start time is confirmed after booking. Arrive 30 minutes before your booked start time with photo ID. Bring a passport or ID card (a copy is accepted on the full-island packing list). A minimum age is not stated on the booking pages for these flights. Not suitable for guests over 120 kg (264 lbs). On the shorter volcano flight, if your weight exceeds 110 kg the provider may offer an alternate date so the aircraft can be balanced with lighter passengers. Hotel transfer is not included. Free cancellation up to 2 days before for a full refund. Flights depend on weather and cloud. Cirques and the volcano are often cloudier later in the day — morning slots are popular. If conditions are not suitable, follow the free-cancellation or rebooking policy on your booking. For the three cirques next, see the 36-minute three cirques tour. For volcano plus cirques, see the 45-minute tour or the full-island tour. Live prices are shown when you book. See all 4 flights on the Reunion hub.

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Pricing

From €215 per person (shared helicopter; about 25 minutes in the air). Includes the scenic flight over Piton de la Fournaise, meet-and-greet at Saint-Pierre / Pierrefonds Airport, and a small coffee or tea with the pilot before take-off as listed when you book. Accommodation transfer is not included.

Free cancellation up to 2 days before. Live prices are shown when you book. (€)

Meeting point: Pierrefonds / Saint-Pierre Airport (FMEP). Check in 30 minutes before departure.

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Flights are sold on the live calendar, weather permitting — check availability for dates and start times. Meet at the hangar / meet-and-greet at Saint-Pierre Pierrefonds Airport (142 Chemin de L Aerodrome, Saint-Pierre 97410); hotel transfer is not included. Arrive 30 minutes before your booked start with photo ID. Shared flights; some shorter tours need a minimum of 5 participants. Live prices are shown when you book.

A minimum age is not stated on the booking pages for these flights. Not suitable for people with claustrophobia, epilepsy, altitude sickness (where listed), or guests who have been diving within about 18–24 hours. Guests 28 weeks or more pregnant need a medical certificate with no contraindications.

Free cancellation up to 2 days before for a full refund. Flights depend on weather and cloud; if conditions are not suitable, follow the free-cancellation or rebooking policy on your booking. Flexible dates early in your stay help.

Not suitable for guests over 120 kg (264 lbs). On the shorter volcano flight, if your weight exceeds 110 kg the provider may offer an alternate date so the aircraft can be balanced with lighter passengers.

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