Flight Market Barometer: Maghreb Holds Steady as Southern Europe Breaks Through


Baromètre Bourse des Vols : le Maghreb résiste et l'Europe du Sud fait une percée - Photo Canva

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The BDV Travel Barometer for September confirms the resilience of Maghreb destinations and the breakthrough of Southern Europe.

Saint-Denis de La Réunion retains the top spot for searches from France, despite a 33% dip.

Algiers ranks second (-4%), ahead of Bangkok (+17%). Marrakech (+40%), Oran (+24%) and Tunis (+34%) also display positive momentum.

Palma de Mallorca records a strong rise of 199%. Conversely, the overseas departments remain behind, with declines for Pointe-à-Pitre (-37%) and Fort-de-France (-14%). Mauritius suffers the steepest drop in the top 10, at -56%.

TOP 10 from France


The BDV barometer by airport highlights contrasting trends depending on the departure catchment area.

Maghreb destinations show strong growth from Lyon, while Mediterranean and European destinations record notable gains from Bordeaux, Basel, and Nantes.

Ultramarine destinations, on the other hand, display more varied changes, with significant declines when departing from Paris, Marseille, and Bordeaux.

In Lyon, Algiers soars by 217%, Tunis by 127%, and Marrakech by 72%. In Marseille, Bangkok (+66%), Nosy Be (+160%), and Oran (+169%) stand out, despite a 77% drop for Algiers. In Bordeaux, Ajaccio (+825%) and Palma de Mallorca (+580%) rise strongly. Nantes confirms its appeal for islands and sunshine, with Tenerife +475% and Bastia +464%.

From Nice, searches for Yerevan explode (+1,400%), as do those for Tel Aviv (+892%). These shifts concern searches, not actual bookings.

TOP 10 from Paris and 7 regional airports

For All Saints’ Day, Marrakech leads the destinations searched, ahead of Algiers and Réunion. Casablanca climbs 13 places, while Bangkok advances by 3 spots, confirming the appeal of long-haul travel.

TOP 10 All Saints’ Day Vacations

« The September results confirm active price arbitrage searches on one-way flights ( Palma surge, continued Maghreb interest) and a shift toward nearby getaways. For All Saints’ Day, searches are heavily oriented toward sun‑rich destinations (Marrakech in the lead, Maghreb heavily represented) while maintaining solid demand for long-haul trips (Réunion, Bangkok, Madagascar).

For All Saints’ Day, searches are overwhelmingly directed toward accessible sun destinations (Marrakech leading, with strong Maghreb representation) while maintaining solid demand for long-haul getaways (Réunion, Bangkok, Madagascar). », explains Caroline Gachet, Marketing & E-commerce Director of BDV Travel.

The packaged product barometer reveals mixed trends. France leads the sales of stays (+36%), ahead of the Dominican Republic, a sharp decline (-77%), and Italy (-19%). In terms of tours, the United States remains in first place despite a 33% drop, followed by Canada (+2%). Tanzania rises by 30%, while Egypt falls by 42%.

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Top 10 from France

✈ TOP 10 DESTINATIONS

▶
From France by search volume – September 2026
Variation in search volume vs N-1

1
Saint-Denis La Réunion – Roland Garros

▼33 %

2
Algiers – Houari Boumediene

▼4 %

3
Bangkok

▲17 %

4
Pointe-à-Pitre – Le Raizet

▼37 %

5
Marrakech Menara

▲40 %

6
Oran – Ahmed Ben Bella

▲24 %

7
Fort-de-France – Lamentin

▼14 %

8
Tunis – Carthage

▲34 %

9
Palma de Mallorca

▲199 %

10
Mauritius – Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam

▼56 %

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Top 10 from Paris and 7 regional airports

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Flight Deals Barometer: Maghreb Leads Summer Flight Searches


Baromètre Bourse des Vols : le Maghreb domine les recherches en plein été - Depositphotos.com

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The Maghreb confirms its weight in summer searches. Algiers holds the top spot in the ranking, with a 4% year-on-year rise. Marrakech climbs two places to reach the 5th position (+11%), and Tunis remains in the Top 10, at 8th (+14%).

By contrast, overseas destinations continue to be affected by airfares. Saint-Denis de La Réunion falls by 55%, while Pointe-à-Pitre (-67%) and Fort-de-France (-22%) also register steep declines.

“Mid-summer data confirm the Maghreb’s leadership and the rebound of certain European and African routes,” notes Caroline Gachet, Marketing & E-commerce Director at Bourse des Vols.

Du côté de l’Europe et du long-courrier, Porto records a 78% rise and reaches the 6th place. The strongest upsurge, however, goes to Abidjan, up 250%, which climbs to 7th. Bangkok, third in the ranking, drops by 34%. Mauritius completes the Top 10 with a 17% increase.

From provincial airports, searches also confirm the appeal for the Maghreb and Africa, notably Marrakech up in Lyon (+60%), Tunis in Nice (+91%), and Oran in Toulouse (+78%). Porto also shows strong progress, notably from Bordeaux (+204%), Toulouse (+179%) and Lyon (+128%). In Marseille, searches to Annaba (Algeria) jump 291%, while Miami grows by 470%.


The Indian Ocean and Asia Make a Strong Showing for All Saints’ Day

The searches conducted so far for the All Saints’ Day holidays show the rising influence of the Indian Ocean region and Asia.

Saint-Denis remains first, ahead of Algiers, while Marrakech climbs two places to take 3rd place. Mauritius achieves one of the sharpest gains, leaping four places to reach 4th position.

The momentum is even more striking for Antananarivo, which vaults 22 places to reach 7th, and Nosy Be, which adds four places. In Asia, Bangkok stays in the Top 5 despite slipping one place, while Tokyo advances 19 ranks to enter 9th.



“For All Saints’ Day, there is a clear tilt toward the Indian Ocean and a strong comeback for Asia,” highlights Caroline Gachet.

The Caribbean remains present but in a scattered pattern: Pointe-à-Pitre loses three places and ends up 6th, while Fort-de-France gains one place and closes the Top 10.

TOP 10 from France

TOP 10 from Paris and 7 provincial airports

TOP 10 All Saints’ Day Holidays


✈ TOP 10 DESTINATIONS

▶
From France in search volume – July-August 2026
Variation in search volume vs N-1

1
Algiers Houari Boumédiène

▲4 %

2
Saint-Denis La Réunion Roland Garros

▼55 %

3
Bangkok

▼34 %

4
Pointe-à-Pitre Le Raizet

▼67 %

5
Marrakech Menara

▲11 %

6
Porto

▲78 %

7
Abidjan Félix Houphouët-Boigny

▲250 %

8
Tunis Carthage

▲14 %

9
Fort-de-France Lamentin

▼22 %

10
Mauritius – Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam

▲17 %



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