Mauritius Airport (MRU)

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Discover essential information for navigating Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, including real-time flight updates (departures and arrivals), parking options and car rental services. Plan your journey efficiently with this comprehensive guide to MRU.

In this comprehensive guide, we will provide you with tips about the airport and share both our reviews and others’ opinions about Mauritius Airport.

Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (IATA: MRU, ICAO: FIMP), also known as Mauritius Airport, is the main international gateway to Mauritius. It hosts international flights to Europe, Asia and Africa.

Mauritius Airport was named after the first Prime Minister of Mauritius after its independence, Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (1900 – 1985). Mauritius Airport is located at Plaine Magnien, 48 kilometers (26 nautical miles) southeast of Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius. MRU Airport is the main hub of the national carrier Air Mauritius.

Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, also known as Mauritius Airport, is the main international gateway to Mauritius.
Mauritius Airport has a single passenger terminal.
MRU Airport is the main hub of the national carrier Air Mauritius.
Le Morne Brabant mountain in Mauritius is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport handled aprox 4 million passengers in 2024. Additionally, the airport recorded 35,000 aircraft movements during the year and continues to serve as the main hub for Air Mauritius, supporting both passenger and cargo operations across Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

The airport has indeed undergone significant improvements in recent years, enhancing the travel experience for passengers. In 2013, a new passenger terminal was inaugurated, featuring a total area of 57,000 square meters and doubling the airport’s capacity to accommodate up to 4.5 million passengers annually.

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The current terminal, opened in 2013, features a design inspired by the tropical flora and fauna of Mauritius. This modern facility has the capacity to handle up to 4 million passengers annually.

Additionally, the airport offers a range of amenities, including VIP lounges, duty-free shops, restaurants, and cafés, along with transportation services such as car rentals, taxis, and buses, making it a convenient and welcoming hub for international travelers visiting the island.

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On this website, you will find valuable tips and reviews about Mauritius Airport, designed to help you navigate your travel experience smoothly. These reviews can help you understand what to expect in terms of service quality, cleanliness, and overall passenger experience.

-Our Review of Mauritius Airport

-Pros and Cons of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport

-Mini-Guide of the Airport (2’ Guide)

-Other reviews

-Some Stats

Transport +info

The following means of transport are available at Mauritius Airport to Port Louis city center:

Bus: Find several bus services to transfer to the city centre.

Taxi: Get to Port Louis within 50 minutes by taxi.

Car rental: Rent a car in Mauritius Airport

Contact

Address: A10 Royal Road, Plaine Magnien, 51520, MAURITIUS

Phone: +230 603 6000

Official Email: airportinfo@aml.aero

Official Website: https://mauritius-airport.atol.aero/

About Mauritius

Mauritius, officially Republic of Mauritius, is an island state located in the Indian Ocean 2,000 kilometres of the African coast. The capital and the largest city in Mauritius is Port Louis. Along with Réunion, Saint Brandon and Rodriguez, it is part of the Mascarene Islands.

The island is widely famous for its endemic flora and fauna, especially since it is the only known home of Dodo, an extinct flightless bird endemic to Mauritius. It enjoys of a pleasant and tropical climate that made it became a major tourist destination. Tropical beaches, warm sea waters, fauna, flora, multi-ethnic and cultural population are the main attractions of the island. Le Morne Brabant mountain is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.