210
Routes
6
Hubs
BUB
ICAO
ZB
IATA
TravelerPulse profile
Connecting Réunion Island to the Indian Ocean region.
Founded
2003
Headquarters
Saint-Denis, Réunion
Air Bourbon was a regional airline based in Réunion, a French overseas territory in the Indian Ocean. The carrier operated scheduled and charter passenger services linking Réunion with neighboring Indian Ocean islands and destinations within the region.
The airline was founded in the early 2000s and aimed to compete with Air Austral on regional routes. Despite initial ambitions, Air Bourbon faced significant financial difficulties and ultimately ceased operations in 2006, only a few years after launch.
The airline's name referenced the historical name of Réunion Island, which was formerly known as Île Bourbon during French colonial rule. Its brief operational history made it a notable but short-lived presence in the Indian Ocean aviation market.
Hubs & network
Air Bourbon was based at Roland Garros Airport (RUN) in Saint-Denis, Réunion, serving as its primary hub.
Fleet
Air Bourbon operated Boeing 737 aircraft on its regional routes.
Notable facts
- ›Named after the historical colonial name of Réunion Island, Île Bourbon.
- ›Ceased operations in 2006 due to financial difficulties.
- ›Operated regional routes in the Indian Ocean, including to Mauritius and Madagascar.
- ›Competed directly with Air Austral on key regional routes.
- ›Was one of the few airlines based in Réunion attempting to challenge the dominant regional carrier.
This profile is provided for general information only. Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.
Primary hubs
Route network map (210 legs)
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Route network
ACE → BHX321 320
ACE → EMA321
ACE → LBA320
ACE → LGW321
ACE → LTN321 320
ACE → MAN321 320
AGA → MAN320
AGP → BHX321
AGP → EMA321
AGP → LGW321 752
AGP → LTN321 320
AGP → MAN321 320
ALC → BHX321 320
ALC → EMA321
ALC → LGW321 752
ALC → LTN321 320
ALC → MAN321 320
AYT → LBA320
AYT → LGW321
AYT → LTN320
AYT → MAN321 320
BCN → BHX320 321
BCN → LBA320
BCN → LGW321 752
BCN → MAN321
BHX → ACE321 320
BHX → AGP321
BHX → ALC321 320
BHX → BCN320 321
BHX → BJV321
BHX → DBV321 320
BHX → DLM321 320
BHX → FAO321
BHX → FCO321 320
BHX → FNC320 321
BHX → FUE321
BHX → GIB320
BHX → HER321 320
BHX → HRG321
BHX → LCA320 321
BHX → LEI321
BHX → LPA321
BHX → MAH321
BHX → NCE320 321
BHX → PFO321
BHX → PMI320 321
BHX → SPU320
BHX → SSH321
BHX → TFS321 320
BHX → VCE320 321
BJV → BHX321
BJV → LBA320
BJV → LGW321
BJV → LTN321 320
BJV → MAN321
DBV → BHX321 320
DBV → LGW321 752
DBV → MAN321 320
DLM → BHX321 320
DLM → LBA320
DLM → LGW321 752
DLM → LTN321 320
DLM → MAN752 320 321
EMA → ACE321
EMA → AGP321
EMA → ALC321
EMA → FAO321
EMA → MLA321
EMA → PMI321
EMA → TFS321
FAO → BHX321
FAO → EMA321
FAO → LBA320
FAO → LGW752 321 332
FAO → LTN320 321
FAO → MAN321 752 320
FCO → BHX321 320
FCO → LTN320
FNC → BHX320 321
FNC → LGW321
Fleet (aircraft types operated)
Encyclopaedia
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Air Bourbon
2002–2004 airline in Réunion, France
Air Bourbon was a short-lived airline headquartered at Roland Garros Airport in Sainte Marie, Réunion.
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