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French Bee Flights, Routes & Travel Guide

Explore the latest French Bee (BF) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.

Last updated: October 2026
IATA: BFFounded 2016HQ: Bellevigny, France
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About French Bee

Explore the latest French Bee (BF) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.

The history of French Bee (previously famous as French Blue) started in 2016 when the company started serving clients. It is a low-cost, long-distance air carrier with head office located in Bellevigny, France. The company flies from France to routes throughout the world with a fleet of Airbus A350s, which amount to 6 planes (1 more plane are ordered). The parent company is Groupe Dubreuil, while the sister airline is Air Caraïbes (the fleet size of French Bee remains higher). The company is launching new and new in-flight entertainment to make long-distance flies even more comfortable for its travelers.

Airline codeBF
Main hubORY
Alliance-
Destinations8
Countries5
Fleet6
Updated: October 2026

Popular French Bee routes

RouteCitiesTypical durationWeekly flightsService
ORY to RUNParis to RUN11h 30m10NONSTOP
ORY to EWRParis to Newark8h 30m6NONSTOP
ORY to YULParis to Montréal7h 40m4NONSTOP
ORY to SFOParis to SFO11h 20m3NONSTOP
ORY to MIAParis to Miami10h 3m3NONSTOP

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8 destinations · Updated: October 2026
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Routes serving Paris

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RouteCitiesTypical durationWeekly flightsService
RUN to ORYRUN to Paris11h 55m11NONSTOP
ORY to RUNParis to RUN11h 30m10NONSTOP
ORY to EWRParis to Newark8h 30m6NONSTOP
EWR to ORYNewark to Paris7h 15m6NONSTOP
ORY to YULParis to Montréal7h 40m4NONSTOP
YUL to ORYMontréal to Paris7h 0m4NONSTOP
ORY to SFOParis to SFO11h 20m3NONSTOP
SFO to ORYSFO to Paris10h 50m3NONSTOP
ORY to MIAParis to Miami10h 3m3NONSTOP
MIA to ORYMiami to Paris8h 50m3NONSTOP
Routes and frequencies may change by season and travel date.
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Aircraft, cabins and onboard experience

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Aircraft

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CabinSeat pitchSeat widthSeat recline
EconomyAirbus A350-100081 cm42 cm8 cm
Premium economyAirbus A350-100091 cm48 cm18 cm

French Bee baggage allowance

Fees and allowances vary by route, fare and status.

Baggage

French bee allows one carry-on bag per passenger fee free. Carry-on should not exceed the following size and weight restrictions: 114 centimeters (53 x 38 x 23 cm) including handles and wheels; maximum weight is 12kg. Premium Class fare includes two pieces. Economy Class Smart fare includes one piece. All other fares are subject to fees. Applicable fees per bag increase with the number checked. Three checked bags per person are the maximum. Maximum dimensions piece is 157 centimeters (length + width + height). The maximum weight per piece is 23 kilograms.

French Bee Baggage rules

Travel policies

Pets

Small dogs and cats can travel in the cabin with French Bee if the combined weight of the pet and carrier does not exceed 8 kg. Pets must be at least eight weeks old to travel in the cabin with their owners. Larger pets can travel as checked baggage with French Bee if the combined weight of the pet and carrier does not exceed 165 lbs (75 kg). Two adult animals can be transported in the same cage on the condition that they are of similar size, and both weigh under 14 kg. For pets traveling in the cabin, carriers should not exceed the dimensions of 43 cm x 35 cm x 20 cm. They should be waterproof and made of a flexible material. For pets traveling as checked baggage, carriers should not exceed the dimensions of 121 cm x 82 cm x 89 cm.

Flying with pets on French Bee

Infants

Children under two years (24 months), are not required to have their own seat. You must, however, inform the French bee that you will be traveling with an infant on your lap. Lap children may only be held by passengers who are at least 18 years of age. Only one lap child is allowed per adult. Therefore, if one adult travels with more than one infant under two years of age, a seat must be purchased for each additional infant.

French Bee Infants policy

Check in rules

Check in for your French bee flight online, starting 48 hours and ending 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Check-in at most airport ticket counters opens 3 to 4 hours before departure time and closes approximately 60 minutes before departure time (depending on your departure city and destination).

French Bee Check-in rules

Unaccompanied minors

The French Bee airline provides an escort service for minors in exceptional cases. For more information, please contact the sales department.

Unaccompanied minors in French Bee

On-time performance

90.34%On-time arrivals
15.68 minAverage delay
99.04%Completion rate
0.96%Cancellation rate

French Bee FAQs

Find quick answers to the most common questions about flying with French Bee.

What adult checked baggage is included with French Bee fares?

Light and Light+ include none. Smart and Flex include one bag of 23 kg. Premium Smart and Premium Flex include two of 23 kg each.

Can my French Bee cabin bag and personal item each weigh 12 kg?

No. Their combined weight must not exceed 12 kg.

What personal-item limits apply on French Bee?

It must be within 40 × 30 × 15 cm and fit under the seat.

How many ordinary checked bags does French Bee accept?

Up to three bags of 23 kg each. This is an acceptance limit, not a free allowance.

Can I split French Bee’s two 23 kg bags into bags of 28 kg and 15 kg?

A piece over 23 kg still incurs an overweight fee, even if total weight stays within the combined allowance.

How is French Bee check-in handled in Papeete?

An agent handles check-in and baggage there.

What if self-service check-in or bag drop is unavailable for French Bee?

Use the French Bee counter for staff assistance.

When do French Bee check-in and bag drop close?

They close 90 minutes before departure on all flights.

When does the French Bee boarding gate close?

It closes 30 minutes before departure.

When does French Bee online check-in open?

Normally 48 hours before departure, or 24 hours for flights to or from Tahiti, the US and Canada.