Flights to Port Louis
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Port Louis is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU), 36 km (22 mi) from the centre, whose 11,056-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport | MRU | 36 km (22 mi) | 11,056 ft | 186 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,056 ft, MRU can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 186 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Port Louis
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Louis to Antananarivo | Madagascar | 1,053 km (654 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Port Louis to Toamasina | Madagascar | 879 km (546 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Port Louis to Mahajanga | Madagascar | 1,282 km (796 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Port Louis to Toliara | Madagascar | 1,471 km (914 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Port Louis to Saint-Denis | Reunion | 228 km (142 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| Port Louis to Antsiranana | Madagascar | 1,236 km (768 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Port Louis to Saint-Paul | Reunion | 250 km (156 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Port Louis to São Paulo | Brazil | 10,470 km (6,505 mi) | about 14 h 10 min |
| Port Louis to Johannesburg | South Africa | 3,078 km (1,912 mi) | about 4 h 42 min |
| Port Louis to Jakarta | Indonesia | 5,539 km (3,442 mi) | about 7 h 51 min |
| Port Louis to Lima | Peru | 13,886 km (8,628 mi) | about 18 h 33 min |
| Port Louis to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 10,174 km (6,322 mi) | about 13 h 48 min |
| Port Louis to Sydney | Australia | 9,102 km (5,656 mi) | about 12 h 25 min |
| Port Louis to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 2,462 km (1,530 mi) | about 3 h 54 min |
| Port Louis to Santiago | Chile | 11,907 km (7,399 mi) | about 16 h 1 min |
| Port Louis to Shanghai | China | 8,895 km (5,527 mi) | about 12 h 9 min |
| Port Louis to Chongqing | China | 7,627 km (4,739 mi) | about 10 h 32 min |
| Port Louis to Chengdu | China | 7,529 km (4,678 mi) | about 10 h 24 min |
| Port Louis to Beijing | China | 9,043 km (5,619 mi) | about 12 h 21 min |
| Port Louis to Guangzhou | China | 7,726 km (4,800 mi) | about 10 h 39 min |
| Port Louis to Shenzhen | China | 7,760 km (4,822 mi) | about 10 h 42 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Port Louis?
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) is the closest large airport at 36 km (22 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is MRU from Port Louis city centre?
36 km (22 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Port Louis on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.