HOP!

ICAO: HOP Active as of Dec 11, 2025

138

Active Routes

2406

Flight Observations

59

Unique Destinations

61

Origin Airports

505

Avg Route Distance (mi)

1015

Longest Route (mi)

1

Domestic Routes

99

International Routes

About HOP!

HOP!, formally known as Air France Hop, is a French regional airline that operates flights on behalf of its parent company, Air France. The airline was established on December 21, 2012, and commenced operations on March 31, 2013, as a result of the merger of three existing regional subsidiaries of the Air France Group: Airlinair, Brit Air, and Régional. This consolidation aimed to create a stronger regional carrier capable of competing more effectively with low-cost airlines on inter-regional routes. In September 2019, HOP! services were rebranded as "Air France Hop," with flights operating under the Air France brand and flight code to enhance group unity and customer recognition.

The airline's main operational hubs include Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport. Historically, Paris-Orly also served as a significant hub for domestic services, including "La Navette" flights, but these operations were later transferred to Transavia France in December 2020 as part of a restructuring plan. The airline's head office is located at Nantes Atlantique Airport. HOP! primarily focuses on short and medium-haul regional routes, connecting various French cities and offering services to nearby European destinations, with some routes extending to North Africa.

The current fleet of HOP! is standardized, consisting entirely of Embraer aircraft, specifically the Embraer 170 and Embraer 190 models, renowned for their suitability for short- and medium-haul routes. The airline has retired older aircraft types, such as ATR 42/72 and Bombardier CRJ series, to improve cost efficiency and fleet consistency. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Air France, HOP! is an affiliate of the SkyTeam airline alliance, benefiting from the extensive network and passenger benefits offered by the alliance through its parent company. HOP! offers two main cabin classes: Economy and Business. Business class passengers can expect meals and champagne service. Recent announcements in March 2024 indicate plans for cabin upgrades to the Embraer 190 fleet, introducing new, lightweight seats and updated cabin decor consistent with Air France's mainline fleet standards, with the first modernized aircraft expected to fly in autumn 2024.

What Travelers Say

Summarizing recent traveler reviews and experiences for HOP! (Air France Hop) reveals a mixed but generally satisfactory sentiment, often influenced by the expectation of regional service standards.

What Travelers Love:

Efficiency on Regional Routes: Many travelers appreciate HOP!'s role in providing direct and frequent connections between French regional airports and major hubs, making inter-regional travel convenient.
Integration with Air France: As an Air France subsidiary, passengers often value the seamless connections to Air France's wider network and the ability to earn/redeem Flying Blue miles.
Professional Crew: Positive comments frequently highlight the professionalism and courteousness of the flight attendants and pilots.

Common Complaints:

Inconsistent Service Quality: Some travelers report variations in service, particularly regarding meal quality in Business Class, despite assurances that it mirrors mainline Air France service.
Aircraft Amenities: Older reviews sometimes mention the lack of modern amenities such as power plugs or Wi-Fi on some Embraer aircraft. However, cabin upgrades are planned for 2024.
Punctuality Issues: Like many airlines, occasional delays are a source of frustration for some passengers.

Overall, the sentiment for HOP! is largely neutral to positive for its primary function as a regional connector. While it generally delivers a reliable service for its market, minor inconsistencies in onboard experience and occasional operational delays are areas noted by travelers. Passengers flying with HOP! typically experience service aligned with regional Air France expectations.

Safety Information

HOP! maintains a strong safety record, with no fatal accidents reported since its inception. As a subsidiary of Air France, safety and service quality are stated as top priorities for the airline.

Recent Safety Record and Notable Incidents: HOP! has not registered any fatal accidents. The airline is committed to a proactive approach to continuous improvement in flight safety, collaborating with Air France and the European Regions Airline Association (ERA) on working groups dedicated to the subject.
Regulatory Certifications: HOP! holds essential regulatory certifications and approvals. Notably, it is IOSA Certified (IATA Operational Safety Audit). This certification, renewed every two years following an audit of over 750 standards, is globally recognized and attests to HOP!'s adherence to IATA's required levels of quality, organizational rigor, control, and operational management in terms of air safety. The airline also possesses an Air Carrier Certificate, Part M, Part 145, and Part 21 approvals.
Fleet Age and Maintenance Reputation: As of December 31, 2024, the average age of the Air France-KLM Group's regional fleet (which includes HOP!) was 8.3 years for KLM Cityhopper and for the overall group regional fleet it was 12.5 years as of December 31, 2024. Other sources indicate the average fleet age for Air France Hop as 14 years as of May 8, 2025. The HOP! fleet consists of Embraer 170s and 190s. The airline has its own Engineering and Maintenance Department, offering expertise in all areas of maintenance and tailored solutions, strictly adhering to regulations. This internal capability, including a maintenance training center, underscores a strong commitment to upkeep and operational reliability.
Overall Safety Assessment: Based on available data, HOP! has an excellent overall safety assessment, characterized by its clean accident record, adherence to international safety audit standards (IOSA), and a robust internal engineering and maintenance framework. Its operational practices emphasize safety awareness, risk analysis, and the adoption of new technologies.
Safety Awards or Recognitions: Specific safety awards or recognitions for HOP! were not prominently found in the research, however, its comprehensive safety management system and certifications reflect a high standard of safety within the industry.

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Route Network Map

Most Popular Routes

BIQ → CDG

Biarritz Pays Basque airport → Charles de Gaulle/Roissy

430 miles

186 flights

E190

TRN → CDG

Turin Airport → Charles de Gaulle/Roissy

356 miles

106 flights

E190

BLL → CDG

Billund Airport → Charles de Gaulle/Roissy

542 miles

102 flights

E190

BIQ → LYS

Biarritz Pays Basque airport → Lyon

361 miles

79 flights

E170

LYS → AMS

Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport → Amsterdam Schiphol

456 miles

77 flights

E190

BHX → CDG

Birmingham Airport → Charles de Gaulle/Roissy

303 miles

75 flights

E190

LJU → CDG

Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport → Charles de Gaulle/Roissy

587 miles

74 flights

E190

BIO → CDG

Bilbao Airport → Charles de Gaulle/Roissy

474 miles

73 flights

E190

STR → CDG

Stuttgart Airport → Charles de Gaulle/Roissy

304 miles

73 flights

E190

BES → LYS

Brest Bretagne airport → Lyon

485 miles

72 flights

E170

Top Destinations

CDG (LFPG)

Charles de Gaulle/Roissy

Paris

1466 flights

56 routes

LYS (LFLL)

Lyon

Saint Exupery

388 flights

11 routes

AMS (EHAM)

Amsterdam Schiphol

Amsterdam

84 flights

3 routes

TLS (LFBO)

Toulouse-Blagnac

Blagnac

41 flights

2 routes

NTE (LFRS)

Nantes Atlantique

Nantes

35 flights

2 routes

BES (LFRB)

Brest Bretagne

Brest

31 flights

2 routes

BOD (LFBD)

Bordeaux-Merignac

Bordeaux/Merignac

31 flights

3 routes

BIQ (LFBZ)

Biarritz

Bayonne

27 flights

3 routes

CFR (LFRK)

Caen Carpiquet

Caen

27 flights

2 routes

RNS (LFRN)

Rennes

Saint

27 flights

2 routes

Top Origin Airports

LYS (LFLL)

Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport

Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône

315 flights

12 routes

BIQ (LFBZ)

Biarritz Pays Basque airport

Biarritz

265 flights

2 routes

CDG (LFPG)

Charles de Gaulle International Airport

Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)

231 flights

51 routes

BES (LFRB)

Brest Bretagne airport

Brest

139 flights

2 routes

RNS (LFRN)

Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport

Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande, Ille-et-Vilaine

125 flights

2 routes

TRN (LIMF)

Turin Airport

Caselle Torinese (TO)

106 flights

1 route

BLL (EKBI)

Billund Airport

Billund

102 flights

1 route

STR (EDDS)

Stuttgart Airport

Stuttgart

78 flights

2 routes

BHX (EGBB)

Birmingham Airport

Birmingham, West Midlands

75 flights

1 route

LJU (LJLJ)

Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport

Zgornji Brnik

74 flights

1 route

Top Border Crossing Flights

CDG (LFPG)

Charles de Gaulle International Airport

Paris, FR

1466 flights

56 routes

LYS (LFLL)

Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport

Saint Exupery, FR

388 flights

11 routes

AMS (EHAM)

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Amsterdam, NL

84 flights

3 routes

NTE (LFRS)

Nantes Atlantique Airport

Nantes, FR

35 flights

2 routes

BOD (LFBD)

Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport

Bordeaux/Merignac, FR

31 flights

3 routes

Longest Routes

CTA → CDG

Catania-Fontanarossa Airport → Charles de Gaulle/Roissy

1015 mi

CDG → CTA

Charles de Gaulle International Airport → Catania-Fontanarossa Airport

1015 mi

FAO → CDG

Faro Airport → Charles de Gaulle/Roissy

984 mi

CDG → AGP

Charles de Gaulle International Airport → Malaga

924 mi

AGP → CDG

Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport → Charles de Gaulle/Roissy

924 mi

Shortest Routes

MRS → LYS

Marseille Provence Airport → Lyon

159 mi

LYS → MRS

Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport → Marseille Provence

159 mi

LYS → NCE

Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport → Nice Cote d'Azur

177 mi

NCE → LYS

Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport → Lyon

177 mi

RNS → CDG

Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport → Charles de Gaulle/Roissy

207 mi

All Routes

138 Total Routes

Showing 25 most popular routes

Route	Destination	Flights	Distance	Aircraft	Last Seen
BIQ → CDG Biarritz Pays Basque airport	Charles de Gaulle/Roissy Paris	186	430 mi	E190	Dec 10, 2025
TRN → CDG Turin Airport	Charles de Gaulle/Roissy Paris	106	356 mi	E190	Dec 10, 2025
BLL → CDG Billund Airport	Charles de Gaulle/Roissy Paris	102	542 mi	E190	Dec 11, 2025
BIQ → LYS Biarritz Pays Basque airport	Lyon Saint Exupery	79	361 mi	E170	Dec 10, 2025
LYS → AMS Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport	Amsterdam Schiphol Amsterdam	77	456 mi	E190	Dec 9, 2025
BHX → CDG Birmingham Airport	Charles de Gaulle/Roissy Paris	75	303 mi	E190	Dec 9, 2025
LJU → CDG Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport	Charles de Gaulle/Roissy Paris	74	587 mi	E190	Dec 7, 2025
BIO → CDG Bilbao Airport	Charles de Gaulle/Roissy Paris	73	474 mi	E190	Dec 8, 2025
STR → CDG Stuttgart Airport	Charles de Gaulle/Roissy Paris	73	304 mi	E190	Dec 10, 2025
BES → LYS Brest Bretagne airport	Lyon Saint Exupery	72	485 mi	E170	Dec 10, 2025
RNS → LYS Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport	Lyon Saint Exupery	69	361 mi	E170	Dec 9, 2025
BES → CDG Brest Bretagne airport	Charles de Gaulle/Roissy Paris	67	320 mi	E190	Dec 9, 2025
RNS → CDG Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport	Charles de Gaulle/Roissy Paris	56	207 mi	E190	Dec 9, 2025
DUS → CDG Düsseldorf Airport	Charles de Gaulle/Roissy Paris	55	244 mi	E190	Dec 11, 2025
NCL → CDG Newcastle International Airport	Charles de Gaulle/Roissy Paris	53	454 mi	E190	Oct 31, 2025
NCE → LYS Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport	Lyon Saint Exupery	48	177 mi	E170	Dec 10, 2025
NTE → LYS Nantes Atlantique Airport	Lyon Saint Exupery	46	334 mi	E170	Dec 11, 2025
NAP → CDG Naples International Airport	Charles de Gaulle/Roissy Paris	39	802 mi	E190	Dec 10, 2025
VLC → CDG Valencia Airport	Charles de Gaulle/Roissy Paris	38	675 mi	E190	Dec 10, 2025
MPL → CDG Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport	Charles de Gaulle/Roissy Paris	37	382 mi	E190	Oct 20, 2025
PUF → CDG Pau Pyrénées Airport	Charles de Gaulle/Roissy Paris	37	415 mi	E190	Dec 9, 2025
LYS → NTE Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport	Nantes Atlantique Nantes	33	334 mi	E170	Dec 4, 2025
MRS → LYS Marseille Provence Airport	Lyon Saint Exupery	31	159 mi	E170	Dec 11, 2025
LYS → TLS Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport	Toulouse-Blagnac Blagnac	31	234 mi	E170	Dec 3, 2025
LYS → BES Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport	Brest Bretagne Brest	30	485 mi	E170	Dec 2, 2025

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Data Information:

Airline statistics are based on flight route observations collected from FlightAware AeroAPI and other sources. Flight counts represent observed operations, not scheduled frequencies. Route data is continuously updated as new flight information becomes available.

Data Freshness: Real-time
Last Update: Dec 11, 2025 06:07
Coverage: Observed routes only