Mauritius Airport (MRU)
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Welcome to Mauritius Airport
Mauritius Airport (Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport) (MRU) is Mauritius’s only international airport. Mauritius Airport is located southeast of the capital, Port Louis. This airport is approximately 50 km from the city centre. The journey from the airport to the city centre by car takes 45-60 minutes.
There are direct and connecting flights from Mauritius Airport to many cities in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India. It is the main hub for the country’s national airline, Air Mauritius
Airport Name:
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code:
MRU
ICAO:
FIMP
Location:
AML Corporate Office, Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, Plaine Magnien, 51520, Mauritius
How to get to Mauritius Airport?
There are regular bus services to the airport from Port Louis and other tourist centres. Buses operated by Airport Terminal Operations Ltd run regularly between the city centre and the airport.
You can reach Plaine Magnien by car via the Royal Road and main connecting roads. Hotels in tourist areas such as Grand Baie, Flic-en-Flac, and Belle Mare offer shuttle services. You can also reach the airport from the city centre by taxi or VIP Transfer vehicles.
Airlines Information
Airlines serving Mauritius include Air Mauritius, Edelweiss Air, South African Airways, Corsair International, Discover Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, IndiGo, Air Seychelles, Air Austral, Kenya Airways, World2Fly, Iberojet, British Airways, Safair, Saudia, Condor, ITA Airways, Emirates, Air France, and Air India. This network provides regular connections between the island and Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, offering a wide range of options for both leisure and business travel.
Long-Term & Short-Term Parking
Short-term parking areas are located closest to the terminal. These parking areas are designed for passenger pick-up and drop-off. The charging system is hourly. A tiered charging system applies for up to 1 and 8 hours. There are 1-hour, 2-hour and 4-hour rates. This parking area is within walking distance of the terminal. Long-term parking areas are located slightly further away from the terminal building. This car park is also within walking distance of the terminal. These parking areas are designed for parking needs lasting several days or weeks. The pricing is calculated on a daily or weekly basis.
Car Rental
- Car hire offices are located within the terminal building at Mauritius Airport. The offices are situated on Level 0 in the Car Rental Booth area. Local and international car hire companies, including Avis, First, Europcar, Dollar, Budget, Hertz, Sixt and AKD, operate at the airport. After making your reservation, you can collect your vehicle in the car park area just outside the terminal building. Do not forget to book your car online before your trip.
Important Phone Numbers
- • Airport Security: +230 603 84 26
- • Passport and Immigration: +230 637 37 20
- • Police: +230 637 50 88
- • Lost and Found: +230 603 84 26
- • Fire and Emergency Services: +230 603 8403
- • Taxi and Transport Desk: +230 603 8405
Quick facts
35.8 km
46.6 km
+230 637 31 87
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Discover Mauritius
Visit Mauritius from May to December for cool, dry, sunny weather and 8 to 10 hours of daylight. Enjoy top beaches and fresh seafood year-round. Avoid the cyclone season from January to March. Skip the east coast in July and August when trade winds peak and seas turn rough.