IATA: MRU · Port Louis, Mauritius

Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Guide

CapitalPort Louis
Population1,243,741
CurrencyMUR ₨ Mauritian rupee
LanguageBhojpuri
Time ZoneUTC+04:00
AirportMRU
Distance
Flight Time
Visitors/yr~6,636,198

Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (IATA: MRU) is a key aviation hub serving Port Louis and the wider Mauritius region. The airport operates 1 passenger terminal, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to Port Louis from MRU

Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.

Terminals & Facilities

Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport has 1 terminal with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at MRU

Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.

Parking

Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Top Activities in Port Louis

Hidden Treasures of Mauritius Private Off-Road Adventure
5.0/5 from 14 reviews · 6h · free cancellation
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Full Day Private custom Tour with Drive-Guide in Mauritius
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€162 per person
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3 Days Authentic Mauritius Private Tour with hidden gems
5.0/5 from 7 reviews · 72h · free cancellation
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Port Louis Market plus Botanical Garden and Temple Mauritius Tour
5.0/5 from 6 reviews · 7h · free cancellation
€110 per person
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Mauritius Colorful South West tour
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€86 per person
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Fascinating Nature Tour Incl Ebony Forest, 7 Coloured Earth,Lunch
5.0/5 from 5 reviews · 8h · free cancellation
€136 per person
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Spectacular East Tour of Mauritius with Horse Riding at the Seaside & Lunch
5.0/5 from 5 reviews · 7h · free cancellation
€145 per person
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Private Transfer from Airport to Hotel in Mauritius
5.0/5 from 5 reviews · 15 min · free cancellation
€31 per person
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Top-rated tours and experiences in Mauritius, ranked by traveller rating. Prices are per person and change with date and group size.

Hotels in Port Louis

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Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
MRU / FIMP
Serves
Port Louis
Country
Mauritius
Local time now
09:22 (+04)
Time zone
Indian/Mauritius
Currency
MUR (₨)
Capital
Port Louis
Coordinates
-20.4302, 57.6836

Cheapest fares found from MRU right now

Updated 31 Aug 2026
DestinationAirlineStopsDepartsFrom
St Denis (RUN)Air MauritiusDirect9 Oct€263
Port Mathurin (RRG)Air MauritiusDirect23 Sep€328
Dubai (DXB)Saudia1 stop19 Oct€388
Mahe Island (SEZ)Air SeychellesDirect8 Oct€432
Bangalore (BLR)Air India1 stop9 Sep€462
Antananarivo (TNR)Kenya Airways1 stop9 Nov€470
Mumbai (BOM)IndiGo1 stop10 Oct€499
Cape Town (CPT)Air Mauritius1 stop9 Oct€576
Jeddah (JED)SaudiaDirect10 Sep€577
Johannesburg (JNB)Air MauritiusDirect4 Sep€585
Kuala Lumpur (KUL)Saudia1 stop12 Oct€608
Gorakhpur (GOP)IndiGo1 stop30 Sep€658
Return fares found by travellers in the last 48 hours. Prices change constantly - search for your dates to see live availability.

Nonstop destinations from MRU

Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport has published nonstop service to 25 airports across 17 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from MRU.

DestinationIATACountryDistance
JohannesburgJNBSouth Africa3,065 km
Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)CDGFrance9,446 km
Sainte-MarieRUNRéunion231 km
Saint-PierreZSERéunion254 km
MumbaiBOMIndia4,695 km
New DelhiDELIndia5,832 km
DubaiDXBUnited Arab Emirates5,085 km
NairobiNBOKenya3,098 km
AntananarivoTNRMadagascar1,084 km
SepangKULMalaysia5,446 km
Cape TownCPTSouth Africa4,117 km
DurbanDURSouth Africa2,856 km
ChennaiMAAIndia4,455 km
BengaluruBLRIndia4,333 km
LondonLGWUnited Kingdom9,747 km
Frankfurt am MainFRAGermany9,199 km
VictoriaSEZSeychelles1,767 km
RomeFCOItaly8,348 km
Ferno (VA)MXPItaly8,849 km
ZurichZRHSwitzerland9,000 km
SingaporeSINSingapore5,592 km
Hong KongHKGHong Kong7,733 km
LondonLHRUnited Kingdom9,784 km
PerthPERAustralia5,886 km

Airlines serving MRU

14 carriers publish nonstop service at MRU, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.

AirlineCodeTypeRoutes
Air MauritiusMKFull Service39
Air FranceAFFull Service8
South African AirwaysSAFull Service8
Air IndiaAIFull Service6
Air AustralUUFull Service4
British AirwaysBAFull Service4
Malaysia AirlinesMHFull Service3
Carrier SSSS2
CondorDECharter2
EmiratesEKFull Service2
Air SeychellesHMFull Service2
Kenya AirwaysKQFull Service2
SwissLXFull Service2
Air MadagascarMDFull Service2

At the airport

General guidance rather than MRU-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.

SecurityAllow longer than you think at peak departure banks - typically early morning and late evening. Liquids and electronics rules still differ by airport even where scanners have been upgraded.
ImmigrationArriving passengers clear immigration at the first point of entry into a country, not at the final destination, which is what makes tight connections risky on separate tickets.
Terminal transfersWhere an airport has multiple terminals, allow for a shuttle or train between them. Airside transfers are faster, but a change of terminal often means re-clearing security.
Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi is now near-universal at scheduled-service airports, usually with a time limit or an email sign-in. Download boarding passes before you land in case sign-in fails.
Food and shopsMost retail sits airside, after security. Landside options before security are usually thinner and close earlier.
AccessibilityRequest assistance through your airline at least 48 hours ahead. It is a legal entitlement across the EU, UK and US, but only guaranteed when pre-booked.
CurrencyAirport exchange desks carry the widest spreads of anywhere in a country. An ATM in the arrivals hall, or a card with no foreign-transaction fee, is almost always cheaper.
Lost propertyItems left on the aircraft go to the airline; items left in the terminal go to the airport operator. They are separate systems, so report to the right one.