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Mauritius
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- The Basics
- Attractions
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- Airports
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Cities
- Port Louis
Airports in Mauritius
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
Overview
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, or Mauritius International Airport, is located approximately 26 miles (48km) southeast of Port Louis in Mauritius. It comprises of a single terminal building with Arrivals on the ground floor and Departures on the upper level.
The airport only caters for passengers, which means that there is no landside part of the building. Although generally efficient, passengers at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport should expect some queues or delays during peak holiday season.
Location
The airport is 26 nautical miles (48km) southeast of Port Louis.
Getting to the city
There are three bus services that operate to and from SSR International Airport: Bus 09, Bus 10, and Bus 198. Buses are fairly frequent but the journey takes over an hour to most major destinations on the island; passengers should factor this in to their travel time. Taxis are also available.
Time
Local time is GMT +4
Contacts
Tel: +230 603 8000.
Mauritius International Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.
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