| Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | January | Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop |
| Average price | £785 | Average for round-trip flights in July 2022 |
| Round-trip from | £528 | From London to Mauritius |
| One-way from | £8 | One-way flight from London to Mauritius |
Information is based on travel restrictions from United Kingdom to Mauritius
Most visitors from United Kingdom can enter Mauritius without restrictions.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from United Kingdom are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Mauritius.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from United Kingdom are not required to quarantine after entering Mauritius.
Documents
Mauritius All-In-One Travel Form - The form can only be filled 72 hours before departure.
Returning to United Kingdom from Mauritius
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Mauritius are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering United Kingdom.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Mauritius are not required to quarantine after entering United Kingdom.
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LON - MRU Price
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£534 - £1,086
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MRU Temperature
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22 - 28 °C
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MRU Rainfall
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48 - 314 mm
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Peak season:
Finding cheap flights to Mauritius can be difficult as it doesn’t really have an off season. December to March is most popular if you want to go diving and June to August is big for surfing. October to April is the best time if you are hoping for some big game fishing. You should try to secure your flight tickets as early in advance as you can, regardless of when you are planning to visit. Christmas and New Years’ are also very popular and cheap flights to Mauritius are almost impossible to find so it might be worth avoiding this time of year if you are on a tight budget. There are also a few festivals which rise up the cost of flight tickets, such as the Cavadi in January/February. This is a Hindu festival and is amazing to witness if you are on the island at the time.
Off season:
There isn’t much of an off season at all so finding the cheapest flights to Mauritius is a hard task. Make sure you plan ahead and avoid school holidays if you want any chance of discounted flight tickets.
The best time to book your flights to Mauritius depends entirely on your reasons for going. Some months will have the cheapest flights to Mauritius but if you want to go big game fishing, booking your flight for June won’t really benefit you. If you are visiting purely to relax and enjoy the sun then you’ll have a better chance of finding cheap flight tickets, especially if you can be flexible too. Flexibility can be your best friend when trying to find the cheapest flights to Mauritius but even then you should aim to book your flight tickets as early as you can. If you can, try to sit on the right hand side of the plane for stunning views as you approach.
Flights from London to Mauritius: 11 hours 50 minutes.
Flights from Manchester to Mauritius: 13 hours 45 minutes.
Flights from Birmingham to Mauritius: 13 hours 50 minutes.
Flights from Glasgow to Mauritius: 16 hours 00 minutes.
British Airways, Emirates, Air France and Lufthansa all provide flights to Mauritius although generally the prices don’t fluctuate much between them. When you’re looking for cheap flights to Mauritius it is worth comparing a couple of airlines together to see who will give you the best value for money. British Airways offer complimentary snacks and beverages onboard their flights which can add more value to your flight tickets than another airline for example. Emirates, however, offer very high standards of comfort and service so ultimately it comes down to your own preference and who offers the cheapest flights to Mauritius.
There is a rather regular bus which runs every 30-60 minutes and provides a cheap means of transport into the city. That said if you have a lot of luggage you might struggle to use the buses but it’s definitely worth looking into as an option. Other than that you’ll have to jump into a taxi, you’ll find them as soon as you leave the airport. Make sure you agree on a price before getting in though else you might find yourself getting overcharged. If you are travelling with friends then splitting the taxi fare can make it a quick and efficient way to travel.
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport is located near Plaisance, south-east of Port Louis, Mauritius’ capital. It is named after the island-country’s first prime minister.
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International comprises one terminal building with two levels, with Arrivals on the ground floor and Departures on the upper floor. Current development plans include the construction of a second terminal building, which will connect to the existing terminal. MRU is restricted to passengers only, meaning non-passengers are not permitted to enter the building. As such, there are no landside shops or restaurants.
Save for delays and queues during peak holiday seasons, Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International is generally efficient and a pleasure to use. The interior of the terminal building has a warm atmosphere and staff are polite and helpful. Although fairly small and lacking in terms of shops and facilities, the airport possesses a distinct charm synonymous with island-style airports, thus making for a pleasant start (or end) to your island getaway.
Mauritius flights are currently seeing a 217% increase in searches when contrasted with this time last year.