Travel trends in September 2026

In September 2026, the online travel agency Bourse des Vols reported that Saint-Denis de La Réunion was the most searched destination for air tickets, surpassing Alger and Bangkok. The data highlights a mix of preferences, including overseas travel, Asian destinations, and short trips for sun.

Limitations of the data

The statistics reflect searches for one-way flights and do not indicate confirmed bookings or differentiate between direct and connecting flights. As a result, the top 10 list of destinations does not represent the entire French market for air travel but offers insights into major trends.

Changes in search volumes

La Réunion and Alger dominated the rankings, with Saint-Denis de La Réunion in first place despite a 33% drop in searches compared to September 2025. Alger saw a smaller decline of 4%, while Bangkok rose by 17%. These figures show that high rankings do not always reflect increased demand.

Regional growth and decline

The Maghreb region had strong representation, with four destinations in the top ten. Marrakech rose by 40%, Oran by 24%, and Tunis by 34%. Palma de Majorque experienced the highest growth, jumping 199% in search volume but remaining ninth. In contrast, searches for Pointe-à-Pitre, Fort-de-France, and Mauritius decreased significantly.

Insights from Bourse des Vols

Caroline Gachet, director of Marketing & E-commerce at Bourse des Vols, noted that September saw increased searches for affordable one-way flights, with the Maghreb remaining popular. There was also a shift towards nearby destinations, indicating a preference for shorter trips.

Toussaint holiday trends

For the Toussaint holiday in October 2026, Marrakech became the top destination, surpassing Alger and La Réunion. The ranking for Toussaint differed from the September barometer, with Marrakech gaining 21 positions compared to the previous year. Other top destinations included Alger, Tunis, Bangkok, and several cities in France and Africa.