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MRU Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport

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Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) serves Curepipe, about 20 km southeast of Curepipe. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAMRU
ICAOFIMP
ServesCurepipe
From centre21 km
Non-stop25
Airlines16
TimezoneIndian/Mauritius
Elevation57 m

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The airport in numbers

Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 3.9M passengers in 2019.

Opened
1999
27 years ago
Passengers / year
3.9M
as of 2019
Elevation
57 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1999–2019

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to Curepipe

The airport is about 20 km southeast of Curepipe, about 43 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~30 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~43 minmetered
Private transfer~43 minfixed upfront
Car rental~43 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From MRU to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Quatre Bornes28 km40 min—
Port Louis36 km50 min—
Flic en Flac37 km51 min—
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Plaisance ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 25 destinations, operated by 16 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Air Mauritius · Air France · Air India Limited · Air Austral · British Airways · Corsairfly · Meridiana · Kenya Airways · Air Madagascar · Malaysia Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sailing from here?

Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport is the airport nearest Port Louis's cruise terminal. Cruises from Port Louis — which lines and where ›

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to the centre of Curepipe?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 20 km southeast of Curepipe, about 43 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to Curepipe?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport?
About 25 destinations, including St.-denis, St.-pierre, Johannesburg, Mumbai. 16 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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