Airline
Air Austral (UU)
Discover the Indian Ocean with Air Austral, the premier airline of La Réunion offering exceptional comfort and authentic Creole hospitality. Enjoy seamless connections from mainland France to exotic destinations like Mauritius, Madagascar, and the Seychelles.
Why travelers choose Air Austral
- •Based at Roland Garros Airport in Saint-Denis, La Réunion (French overseas department)
- •Specializes in connecting mainland France with the Indian Ocean region (Mauritius, Madagascar, Seychelles)
- •Founding member of the Vanilla Alliance with the frequent flyer program My Capricorne
- •Operates a modern, fuel-efficient fleet including Boeing 777-300ER, 787-8 Dreamliners, and Airbus A220-300s
Fare families
Loisir (Economy)
Comfortable and affordable travel with authentic Creole hospitality and modern amenities.
- •1 checked bag up to 23kg (25kg on select routes)
- •1 carry-on bag up to 10kg
- •Complimentary hot meals and beverages
- •Personal touch-screen entertainment system
- •Standard seat selection at check-in
Confort (Premium Economy)
An upgraded experience offering extra legroom, priority services, and enhanced dining.
- •2 checked bags up to 23kg each
- •2 carry-on bags (up to 12kg combined)
- •Wider seats with additional legroom
- •Priority check-in, boarding, and baggage delivery
- •Premium dining options with champagne
Club Austral (Business)
The ultimate luxury with lie-flat beds, gourmet cuisine, and exclusive lounge access.
- •2 checked bags up to 32kg each
- •2 carry-on bags (up to 18kg combined)
- •Fully flat bed seats for maximum comfort
- •Exclusive airport lounge access
- •Gourmet meals inspired by top chefs
- •Dedicated priority check-in and fast track security
Key policies
Baggage allowance
Economy (Loisir) generally includes 1 carry-on up to 10kg and 1 checked bag up to 23kg (or 25kg depending on the route). Premium (Confort) and Business (Club Austral) classes allow 2 carry-on items and up to 2 checked bags (23kg or 32kg each).
Change policy
Change rules are dictated by the fare family. Standard and promotional fares typically incur change fees plus any fare difference. Flexible fares allow free modifications, though fare differences may still apply.
Check-in
Online and mobile check-in opens 24 hours before departure. Airport check-in counters typically open 3 hours before long-haul flights and close 60 minutes prior to departure (45 minutes for regional flights).
Colombo (CMB) network
Air Austral operating flights touching CMB
Sample operating pattern; confirm exact days and times during booking.
From Colombo (CMB)
CMB → DXB
Flight UU 203 • Daily
CMB → SIN
Flight UU 468 • Daily
CMB → LHR
Flight UU 503 • Mon / Wed / Fri
To Colombo (CMB)
DXB → CMB
Flight UU 204 • Daily
SIN → CMB
Flight UU 469 • Daily
LHR → CMB
Flight UU 504 • Tue / Thu / Sat