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TNR Ivato Airport

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Ivato Airport (TNR) serves Antananarivo, about 14 km northwest of Antananarivo. 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.

IATATNR
ICAOFMMI
ServesAntananarivo
From centre14 km
Non-stop21
Airlines9
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo
Elevation1280 m

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The airport in numbers

Ivato Airport — facts & history

We pulled Ivato Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 890,591 passengers in 2017, against a peak of 890,632 in 2012.

Passengers / year
890,591
as of 2017
Elevation
1280 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2009–2017

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Ivato Airport to Antananarivo

The airport is about 14 km northwest of Antananarivo, about 30 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~21 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~30 minmetered
Private transfer~30 minfixed upfront
Car rental~30 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Ivato 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 Antananarivo ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Ivato Airport

Non-stop flights to about 21 destinations, operated by 9 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Air Madagascar · Kenya Airways · Air Mauritius · South African Airways · Corsairfly · Thai Airways International · Air Caraïbes · Air France · Air Austral

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Ivato 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.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Ivato Airport

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

Rates in Antananarivo shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Ivato Airport to the centre of Antananarivo?
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 14 km northwest of Antananarivo, about 30 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Ivato 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 Ivato Airport to Antananarivo?
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 Ivato 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 Ivato Airport?
About 21 destinations, including Paris, Johannesburg, Bangkok, St.-denis. 9 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 Ivato 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 Ivato Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Ivato 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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