Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE)

Founded in 1998, Pierrefonds Airport is the smaller of two airports located on Reunion, an island in the Indian Ocean that is an overseas region of France. Located 3.4 miles from the town of Saint-Pierre, this airport has the airport code ZSE, is approximately 51 miles away by road from the only other airport on the island, and primarily serves Saint-Pierre, Reunion. In 2008, Pierrefonds Airport reportedly welcomed around 135,000 passengers.

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With a total surface area of 4,000 square meters, Pierrefonds Airport features one-asphalt runway and an international terminal with a handling capacity of up to 500,000 annual passengers. As an international airport, travelers can find most of the standard main services and conveniences here, including ample parking space for up to 150 vehicles. This airport is a great choice for those wanting to take off for Rodrigues or Mauritius, and also offers flights to Europe, Asia, and Oceania.

What to Do & Area Attractions

While there is no in-airport hotel at Pierrefonds, there are a number of high-quality accommodations nearby. Located less than 3 miles from ZSE Airport is the Le Victoria, a 3-star hotel, which boasts its beautiful pool, quality services and rooms with sea-view terraces. Also located in Saint-Pierre is the luxurious Villa Delisle Hotel & Spa, located 15-20 minutes drive from the ZSE Airport.

Alternatively, travelers may choose to book flights landing in Roland Garros Airport (RUN) in Saint-Denis, Reunion. This airport is the larger of the two Reunion island airports, and was named after the Saint-Denis-born French Aviator, Roland Garros.