How long does a flight from France to Madagascar take?
A direct flight France-Madagascar takes 10 to 11 hours from Paris or Marseille with Air Madagascar and Air France. Connecting flights require between 12 and 24 hours depending on the connection hub.
Direct flights from France
Two options are available for travelers to reach Antananarivo without a stopover:
- Air Madagascar: 3 flights per week from Paris, duration 10h-11h
- Air France: 4 flights per week from Paris and Marseille, duration 10h-11h
Flights with stopovers
Several airlines offer connecting flights:
- Corsair International: up to 3 weekly flights Paris-Antananarivo (mid-June to mid-January)
- Air Austral: via Réunion, with connections to Mayotte and the Comoros
- South African Airlink: via Johannesburg
- Kenya Airways: via Nairobi
- Air Mauritius: via Mauritius
These connecting flights last between 12h and 24h depending on the connection duration.
Key points
Direct flights remain the fastest and most comfortable option to reach Madagascar, particularly from Paris which has the bulk of air connections.