Flying from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU): what you need to know
Port Louis's timezone is UTC+4, which is the same as Muscat.
To ensure you get on your MCT to MRU flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Muscat International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between MCT and MRU include:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Dubai Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
Currently, C$533 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Muscat International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$912. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MCT to MRU if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from Muscat International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MCT to MRU.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Muscat International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Muscat International Airport (MCT)
85.46% of flights leaving Muscat International Airport reach their destination as planned. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from MCT.
To reach Muscat International Airport from central Muscat, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Muscat International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near MCT:
Arriving at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
Consider staying in a hotel near MRU if you're on a late Muscat International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport rental car and discover Port Louis and beyond with your own wheels. IDRIVE, MAURICONNECT CAR RENTAL and Morisoleil are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) to central Port Louis
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to the centre of Port Louis has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
When to fly to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Muscat International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Port Louis. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Muscat International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Port Louis, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
August sees average temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MCT to MRU sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Mauritius
Port Louis has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Mauritius waiting to be discovered. Around 16 kilometres south of Port Louis, a visit to Vacoas will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like AOG, Masjid E Munnawar and New Sanctuary Church.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Mauritius, consider Curepipe, about 18 kilometres south of Port Louis. Lavigie forest, La Therapie and La Péninsule Town Apartment are key highlights.