Airport Guide to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (MRU)

Airport Overview

Terminal Transfer | Getting into Town | Car Parking | Information Desks | Airport Facilities

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.

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Terminal Transfer

Both arrivals and departures are in one building; all gates are in close proximity to each other and are accessible by foot.

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Getting into Town

Bus: Buses depart from the bus terminal across from the car park every 30 minutes. A trip to Port Louis will take one hour and cost Rs 21 (less than £0.50). Pay the fare onboard.

Taxi: Taxis are available just outside the terminal building. Journey time to Port Louis is 45 minutes and fare is approximately Rs 700 (about £15).

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Car Parking

The landside car park can accommodate 600 vehicles. Fare is Rs 20 (less than £0.50) for 24 hours or a portion thereof, and Rs 550 (£12) per month.

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Information Desks

A central information desk is located in the Arrivals Hall, while a tourist information desk is available at the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority desk.

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Airport Facilities

Money and communications: ATMs, currency exchange and post office.

Luggage: Left luggage and lost-and-found facilities.

Conference and business: Two VIP lounges offer Internet access, fax and photocopying services, as well as televisions, media and showers.

Other facilities: First aid, post and standby medical service.

Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi is only available in the VIP lounges.

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