Travel Information for Mauritius

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Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
The main international gateway to Mauritius, located in the southeast near Mahébourg.

Direct Flights:

Air Mauritius (LHR and LGW)

British Airways (LGW)

Flight time ~12 hours

1 stop flights:

• Air France (via. Paris)
• Lufthansa (via. Frankfurt)
• Turkish Airlines (via. Istanbul)
• Swiss (via. Zurich)
• Emirates (via. Dubai)
• Qatar Airways (via. Doha + Nairobi, 2 stops)

Flight time ~ 13-18 hours

Typical Price Range: £650 - 950*

May work out cheaper if you book flight/hotel as a package depending on how many nights you're intending to stay. Check 'Accommodation' page for more info.

Visa-Free Entry or Visa on Arrival:
Citizens of the UK, EU, USA, Canada, Australia, South Africa, and many other countries do not need a visa for stays up to 60–90 days. A valid return ticket, proof of accommodation, and sufficient funds may be required.

Other Nationalities:
Check the Mauritius Immigration website for the most up-to-date requirements.

Local Currency: Mauritian Rupee (MUR)

Typically £1 = MUR 57

Bring some cash for small purchases or rural areas. Avoid exchanging money at the airport for the best rates.

Recommend: Thomas Exchange Global

Mauritius Standard Time (MUT)

UTC +4

4 hours ahead of London in November

Mauritius uses UK-style Type G plugs - no need for a travel plug :)

• Valid Passport (check expiration date!)
• Sunscreen SPF 50, sunglasses & hat!
• Jungle Formula /Mosquito repellents/Citronella oil
• Flip flops!
• Snorkelling gear (many hotels provide it)
• Waterproof phone case/dry bag
• Speakers
• Portable fan

Tourist SIM cards you can pick up from the airport: 

1. Emtel: https://www.emtel.com/tourist-pack

2. Myt: https://www.myt.mu/mobile/mauritius-tourists-sim

Available in Physical sims or e-sim. If you do miss them at the airport, you could pick them up in the local stores around Mauritius.