Flying from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU): what you need to know
5 hours 5 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from Cape Town International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. Port Louis is 2 hours ahead of Cape Town and is in the UTC+4 timezone.
Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport start at 17:10 — the earliest with Air Mauritius. The last departure is the 23:55 service with Air Mauritius. Overall, you can choose from 3 services every week between CPT and MRU.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like June and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Jetting into Port Louis (and then discovering more of Mauritius!) is straightforward with Air Mauritius. This popular airline runs direct flights from Cape Town International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.
To break up your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a destination that interests you. Popular stopovers on the CPT - MRU route include:
Dubai Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
O.R. Tambo International Airport
Remember, you may need a visa to enter Mauritius. Visa regulations can differ and travel documentation requirements are constantly changing. Before locking in your cheap ticket from CPT to MRU, be sure to check with your carrier and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport is C$375. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$829. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To snag cheap flight tickets from CPT to MRU, reserve your trip 10 months ahead of your departure date.
June is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Cape Town International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Cape Town International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Want an easy way to start to your trip? Stay near CPT. Whether you have an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Cape Town International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MRU instead:
Getting from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) to central Port Louis
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Port Louis. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
The quietest month for a flight from Cape Town International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Port Louis based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport for February if you'd like to visit Port Louis during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 29ºC.
Search for cheap flight tickets from CPT to MRU in August if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 18ºC and 24ºC on average.
More about Port Louis
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the best places to stay in Port Louis right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from CPT to MRU:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Aapravasi Ghat, Blue Penny Museum and Logidis Ltd. Are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Port Louis itinerary.
Complete your Port Louis trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport — now it's time to find a great place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Port Louis.
