Port Louis to Saint-Paul flights
Saint-Paul lies 250 km (156 mi) south-west of Port Louis, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 4 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Port Louis | Saint-Paul | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mauritius | Reunion |
| Population | 155,226 | 105,240 |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Indian/Mauritius) | UTC+4 (Indian/Reunion) |
| Nearest large airport | MRU, 36 km out | RUN, 29 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Saint-Paul
Crossing from Mauritius into Reunion: money changes from the Rupee to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Type E; the dialling code becomes +262; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Port Louis
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.
Arriving in Saint-Paul
Saint-Paul is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Roland Garros Airport (RUN), 29 km (18 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Saint-Pierre Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE, 38 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roland Garros Airport | RUN | 29 km (18 mi) | 10,499 ft | 66 ft |
| Saint-Pierre Pierrefonds Airport | ZSE | 38 km (24 mi) | 7,000 ft | 59 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Saint-Paul from Port Louis?
250 km (156 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Port Louis.
How long does it take to get from Port Louis to Saint-Paul by air?
About 1 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Port Louis and Saint-Paul?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Port Louis to Saint-Paul flights?
Typically Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) to Roland Garros Airport (RUN); Saint-Paul also has ZSE.
What currency do I need in Saint-Paul?
The Euro (EUR).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.