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Mauritius
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Mauritius
Getting There by Air
The national airline is Air Mauritius (MK) (website: www.airmauritius.com).
Approximate Flight Times
From London to Mauritius is 12 hours.
Main Airports
Mauritius (MRU) (Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam), commonly referred to as Plaisance Airport (website: http://mauritius-airport.intnet.mu), is 48km (30 miles) southeast of Port Louis. To/from the airport: Taxis are available to the city (journey time - 45 minutes). Facilities: Duty-free shops, banks/bureaux de change, snack bar, post office, shops and car hire.
Departure Tax
None.
Getting There by Water
Main ports: Port Louis is primarily commercial but there is a limited passenger service to Madagascar, Réunion and Rodrigues Island; contact Mauritius Shipping Corporation (tel: 210 5994; website: www.mauritiusshipping.intnet.mu).
Cruise ships occasionally call at the island.
Getting There by Air
The national airline is Air Mauritius (MK) (website: www.airmauritius.com).
Approximate Flight Times
From London to Mauritius is 12 hours.
Main Airports
Mauritius (MRU) (Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam), commonly referred to as Plaisance Airport (website: http://mauritius-airport.intnet.mu), is 48km (30 miles) southeast of Port Louis. To/from the airport: Taxis are available to the city (journey time - 45 minutes). Facilities: Duty-free shops, banks/bureaux de change, snack bar, post office, shops and car hire.
Departure Tax
None.
Getting There by Water
Main ports: Port Louis is primarily commercial but there is a limited passenger service to Madagascar, Réunion and Rodrigues Island; contact Mauritius Shipping Corporation (tel: 210 5994; website: www.mauritiusshipping.intnet.mu).
Cruise ships occasionally call at the island.
Cruise ships occasionally call at the island.
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