Transavia France

ICAO: TVF Active as of Dec 11, 2025

460

Active Routes

6647

Flight Observations

122

Unique Destinations

122

Origin Airports

1135

Avg Route Distance (mi)

2758

Longest Route (mi)

1

Domestic Routes

99

International Routes

About Transavia France

Transavia France Airlines (ICAO: TVF) is a prominent low-cost carrier operating out of France, serving a wide network of leisure and metropolitan destinations primarily across Europe and North Africa.

Transavia France was established on November 14, 2006, as transavia.com France, a joint venture between Air France and the Dutch airline Transavia. The airline commenced its operations in May 2007, focusing on scheduled and charter flights. It operates as a low-cost carrier and is an integral part of the Air France-KLM Group, sharing its corporate design and operating model with its Dutch counterpart, Transavia.

The airline's main operational base is at Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), where it has grown to be the largest low-cost airline in terms of destinations served. Beyond its primary hub, Transavia France maintains additional operational bases in key French cities, including Lyon, Montpellier, and Nantes. In 2020, it further expanded its presence by opening a new base at Montpellier–Méditerranée Airport.

Transavia France currently operates a fleet primarily composed of Boeing 737 aircraft (Boeing 737-700 and Boeing 737-800 models), all configured with a single, economy cabin class. The airline is actively modernizing its fleet with a strategic transition to more fuel-efficient Airbus A320neo and A321neo family aircraft, with plans to replace its entire Boeing fleet over the next seven years. By summer 2025, the fleet is projected to expand to 87 aircraft with the introduction of new Airbus A320neo models. Its route network, as of December 2023, encompasses approximately 120 short and medium-haul destinations, with a significant focus on Europe and North Africa. While part of the Air France-KLM Group, Transavia France operates independently as a low-cost entity and is not a member of major airline alliances like Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or Oneworld. Onboard, passengers can purchase a selection of food, beverages, and other items as part of its "buy on board" service.

What Travelers Say

Recent traveler reviews for Transavia France highlight a mix of positive aspects and common frustrations, typical of a low-cost airline model. The overall sentiment is generally positive but with notable areas for improvement.

What Travelers Love:

Affordable Fares: Many passengers are drawn to Transavia France for its competitive and low ticket prices, making it an attractive option for budget-conscious travelers.
Friendly and Efficient Cabin Crew: Several reviews commend the pleasant and efficient service provided by the cabin crew during flights.
Comfortable Flights (under certain conditions): Travelers occasionally praise the comfort of the flights, particularly when flying on newer aircraft or when opting for seats with extra legroom.
Good On-board Sales Service: The cabin crew and the variety of items available for purchase on board are often well-regarded.

Common Complaints:

Hidden Fees and Extra Costs: A recurring point of dissatisfaction is the perceived accumulation of costs for extras such as checked luggage, carry-on bags, and seat selection, which can make the final price higher than initially expected for a "low-cost" carrier.
Cramped Seating and Limited Comfort: Passengers frequently report tight seating configurations and a lack of legroom, which can lead to uncomfortable experiences, especially on longer flights.
Disorganized Boarding and Ground Operations: Some travelers have reported chaotic or unorganized boarding processes and issues with ground staff efficiency at airports.
Customer Service and Refund Difficulties: Negative feedback often pertains to unresponsive or unhelpful customer service, particularly in situations involving flight changes, cancellations, or refund requests for extraordinary circumstances or damaged luggage.
Lack of In-flight Amenities: As a low-cost carrier, the absence of complimentary in-flight entertainment and Wi-Fi is a common lament among passengers.

Overall, Transavia France is often seen as a reliable option for short-haul travel at competitive prices, especially if expectations are aligned with a no-frills model. However, travelers advise careful consideration of all potential extra costs and a readiness for a basic, though generally functional, travel experience.

Safety Information

Transavia France maintains a strong safety record, with no reported fatalities or complete loss of aircraft on its flights. The airline operates under the rigorous safety standards required within the European Union, as a subsidiary of the Air France-KLM Group.

Recent Safety Record and Notable Incidents: While generally safe, Transavia France has experienced some incidents. In October 2022, a Boeing 737-800 sustained substantial damage during a hard landing at Nantes Atlantique Airport, resulting in damaged nose tires and structural damage. Investigations attributed this incident to factors including inappropriate pilot actions, a mistaken perception of the descent due to the runway's upward slope, and insufficient training. Other reported incidents include a "missile explosion near the aircraft" over Tunisia in October 2021, a yaw damper failure, and bird strikes.
Regulatory Certifications: While specific mentions of IOSA or FAA compliance were not found, Transavia France operates within the European regulatory framework, adhering to the stringent safety regulations set by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Transavia France has been certified as a 4-Star Low-Cost Airline in 2024 by Skytrax, recognizing the quality of its airport and onboard product and staff service.
Fleet Age and Maintenance Reputation: Transavia France is actively engaged in a significant fleet modernization program, transitioning from its current Boeing 737 aircraft to newer, more efficient Airbus A320neo and A321neo family aircraft. This initiative underscores a commitment to operating a modern, environmentally friendly, and technologically advanced fleet. Being part of the Air France-KLM Group, the airline benefits from established maintenance protocols and standards.
Overall Safety Assessment based on available data: Based on the available data, Transavia France demonstrates a good overall safety record, particularly with no fatal accidents or aircraft losses. The ongoing fleet modernization and internal safety initiatives contribute to a positive safety assessment.
Safety Awards or Recognitions: Transavia (the parent brand, which includes Transavia France) has received several safety-related accolades. It was awarded the "Safety Initiative of the Year 2024" by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management for its innovative Training Truck for crew emergency training. In 2025, Transavia received the "Safety Initiative of the Year 2025" for a new proactive training course on Aggression & De-escalation. Furthermore, in 2023, Transavia and KLM were recognized for their joint "No Fly List" aimed at managing disruptive passengers. Transavia also received the 'Short Haul Punctuality Award' at the Brussels Airport Aviation Awards in February 2025.

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Route Network Map

Most Popular Routes

DJE → ORY

Djerba Zarzis International Airport → Paris Orly

1115 miles

225 flights

A20N

MIR → ORY

Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport → Paris Orly

993 miles

146 flights

A20N

ORY → OPO

Paris-Orly Airport → Porto / Oporto

746 miles

134 flights

A20N

OPO → ORY

Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport → Paris Orly

746 miles

128 flights

B738

BIQ → ORY

Biarritz Pays Basque airport → Paris Orly

408 miles

127 flights

A20N

TUN → ORY

Tunis Carthage International Airport → Paris Orly

912 miles

121 flights

A20N

FAO → ORY

Faro Airport → Paris Orly

962 miles

105 flights

A20N

ORN → ORY

Oran Es-Sénia (Ahmed Ben Bella) International Airport → Paris Orly

919 miles

85 flights

B738

FEZ → ORY

Fes Saïss International Airport → Paris Orly

1091 miles

76 flights

A20N

ORY → ALG

Paris-Orly Airport → Houari Boumedienne

833 miles

74 flights

B738

Top Destinations

ORY (LFPO)

Paris Orly

Orly (near Paris)

2930 flights

105 routes

LYS (LFLL)

Lyon

Saint Exupery

282 flights

31 routes

NTE (LFRS)

Nantes Atlantique

Nantes

271 flights

31 routes

ALG (DAAG)

Houari Boumedienne

Algiers

174 flights

7 routes

OPO (LPPR)

Porto / Oporto

Francisco Sa Carneiro Int.

168 flights

4 routes

MRS (LFML)

Marseille Provence

Marseille

165 flights

19 routes

RAK (GMMX)

Menara Int'l

Marrakech

160 flights

12 routes

TUN (DTTA)

Tunis-Carthage Int'l

Tunis

151 flights

6 routes

ORN (DAOO)

Es Senia

Oran

98 flights

5 routes

MPL (LFMT)

Montpellier

Mediterranee

90 flights

11 routes

Top Origin Airports

ORY (LFPO)

Paris-Orly Airport

Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)

1784 flights

103 routes

LYS (LFLL)

Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport

Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône

399 flights

36 routes

NTE (LFRS)

Nantes Atlantique Airport

Nantes

305 flights

34 routes

DJE (DTTJ)

Djerba Zarzis International Airport

Mellita

292 flights

4 routes

MIR (DTMB)

Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport

Monastir

246 flights

5 routes

TUN (DTTA)

Tunis Carthage International Airport

Tunis

177 flights

7 routes

RAK (GMMX)

Menara Airport

Marrakech

158 flights

13 routes

ORN (DAOO)

Oran Es-Sénia (Ahmed Ben Bella) International Airport

Es-Sénia

157 flights

5 routes

BIQ (LFBZ)

Biarritz Pays Basque airport

Biarritz

144 flights

3 routes

MRS (LFML)

Marseille Provence Airport

Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône

137 flights

17 routes

Top Border Crossing Flights

ORY (LFPO)

Paris-Orly Airport

Orly (near Paris), FR

2930 flights

105 routes

LYS (LFLL)

Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport

Saint Exupery, FR

282 flights

31 routes

NTE (LFRS)

Nantes Atlantique Airport

Nantes, FR

271 flights

31 routes

ALG (DAAG)

Houari Boumediene Airport

Algiers, DZ

174 flights

7 routes

OPO (LPPR)

Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport

Francisco Sa Carneiro Int., PT

168 flights

4 routes

MRS (LFML)

Marseille Provence Airport

Marseille, FR

165 flights

19 routes

RAK (GMMX)

Menara Airport

Marrakech, MA

160 flights

12 routes

TUN (DTTA)

Tunis Carthage International Airport

Tunis, TN

151 flights

6 routes

Longest Routes

ORY → RAI

Paris-Orly Airport → Praia Int'l

2758 mi

ORY → JED

Paris-Orly Airport → King Abdulaziz Int'l

2751 mi

JED → ORY

King Abdulaziz International Airport → Paris Orly

2751 mi

LIL → DSS

Lille Airport → Blaise Diagne

2727 mi

LYS → RAI

Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport → Praia Int'l

2699 mi

Shortest Routes

BVC → SID

Rabil Airport → Amilcar Cabral Int'l

42 mi

RAI → SID

Nelson Mandela International Airport → Amilcar Cabral Int'l

129 mi

VXE → BVC

São Pedro Airport → Rabil

152 mi

TFS → ACE

Tenerife Sur Airport → Arrecife (Lanzarote)

191 mi

ORY → AMS

Paris-Orly Airport → Amsterdam Schiphol

269 mi

All Routes

460 Total Routes

Showing 25 most popular routes

Route	Destination	Flights	Distance	Aircraft	Last Seen
DJE → ORY Djerba Zarzis International Airport	Paris Orly Orly (near Paris)	225	1115 mi	A20N	Dec 10, 2025
MIR → ORY Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport	Paris Orly Orly (near Paris)	146	993 mi	A20N	Dec 10, 2025
ORY → OPO Paris-Orly Airport	Porto / Oporto Francisco Sa Carneiro Int.	134	746 mi	A20N	Dec 11, 2025
OPO → ORY Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport	Paris Orly Orly (near Paris)	128	746 mi	B738	Dec 7, 2025
BIQ → ORY Biarritz Pays Basque airport	Paris Orly Orly (near Paris)	127	408 mi	A20N	Dec 10, 2025
TUN → ORY Tunis Carthage International Airport	Paris Orly Orly (near Paris)	121	912 mi	A20N	Dec 10, 2025
FAO → ORY Faro Airport	Paris Orly Orly (near Paris)	105	962 mi	A20N	Dec 9, 2025
ORN → ORY Oran Es-Sénia (Ahmed Ben Bella) International Airport	Paris Orly Orly (near Paris)	85	919 mi	B738	Dec 7, 2025
FEZ → ORY Fes Saïss International Airport	Paris Orly Orly (near Paris)	76	1091 mi	A20N	Nov 7, 2025
ORY → ALG Paris-Orly Airport	Houari Boumedienne Algiers	74	833 mi	B738	Dec 11, 2025
AGA → ORY Al Massira Airport	Paris Orly Orly (near Paris)	74	1415 mi	A20N	Oct 24, 2025
RBA → ORY Rabat-Salé Airport	Paris Orly Orly (near Paris)	73	1118 mi	A20N	Dec 8, 2025
HER → ORY Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport	Paris Orly Orly (near Paris)	73	1484 mi	B738	Nov 10, 2025
ORY → TUN Paris-Orly Airport	Tunis-Carthage Int'l Tunis	71	912 mi	A20N	Dec 11, 2025
ORY → BCN Paris-Orly Airport	Barcelona Int'l Barcelona	65	514 mi	A20N	Dec 5, 2025
LIS → ORY Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport	Paris Orly Orly (near Paris)	64	894 mi	A20N	Dec 8, 2025
ORY → RAK Paris-Orly Airport	Menara Int'l Marrakech	62	1302 mi	B738	Dec 11, 2025
RAK → ORY Menara Airport	Paris Orly Orly (near Paris)	60	1302 mi	B738	Dec 10, 2025
SVQ → ORY Sevilla Airport	Paris Orly Orly (near Paris)	57	885 mi	B738	Dec 9, 2025
FNC → ORY Madeira International Airport Cristiano Ronaldo	Paris Orly Orly (near Paris)	56	1487 mi	B738	Dec 10, 2025
ORY → MAD Paris-Orly Airport	Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Madrid	52	639 mi	A20N	Dec 11, 2025
JMK → ORY Mykonos Island National Airport	Paris Orly Orly (near Paris)	48	1391 mi	B738	Oct 31, 2025
LYS → TUN Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport	Tunis-Carthage Int'l Tunis	48	669 mi	B738	Dec 8, 2025
ORY → SVQ Paris-Orly Airport	San Pablo Sevilla	47	885 mi	A20N	Dec 10, 2025
PGF → ORY Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) Airport	Paris Orly Orly (near Paris)	46	415 mi	A20N	Dec 10, 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 08:03
Coverage: Observed routes only