Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport is 9 hours 55 minutes.
Port Louis is one hour ahead of Istanbul and observes the UTC+4 timezone.
Flights from IST to MRU start at 01:40 — the earliest with Turkish Airlines. The last service of the day is at 02:15 with Turkish Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of ten weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your IST to MRU flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to exploring Port Louis (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Mauritius!). Check out the direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Turkish Airlines.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between IST and MRU:
Dubai Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
At the moment, ر.ق. 1,464 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 2,743. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book five months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IST to MRU.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from IST to MRU by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
To reach Istanbul Ataturk Airport from central Istanbul, it takes around 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near IST. Whether you've booked an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
If you're landing on a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MRU:
Grab a Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport rental car and explore Port Louis and beyond with your own set of wheels. IDRIVE, MAURICONNECT CAR RENTAL and Morisoleil are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) to central Port Louis
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to central 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)
July is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Port Louis in February.
The warmest month in Port Louis is February, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IST to MRU in August. Temperatures average between 18ºC and 24ºC then.
Explore more of Mauritius
Vacoas is just one of the many places in Mauritius waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Port Louis. Around 16 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include AOG, Masjid E Munnawar and New Sanctuary Church.
Around 18 kilometres south of Port Louis, Curepipe is another favourite stop in Mauritius. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at lavigie forest, La Therapie and La Péninsule Town Apartment.
