Travelling from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Cape Town International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.
The timezone in Port Louis is UTC+4, which is two hours ahead of Cape Town.
Choose from three weekly Cape Town International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport flights. The 23:15 departure with Air Mauritius is the earliest available. Air Mauritius operates the latest service of the day at 23:55.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CPT to MRU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak time such as June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air Mauritius has direct flights from Cape Town International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Port Louis — and maybe even more of Mauritius if time allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Air Mauritius.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. These are the top stopovers between CPT and MRU:
O.R. Tambo International Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
Rs72,583 is currently the best price for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs151,505. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from CPT to MRU by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Cape Town International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 81.65% of flights that take off from CPT arrive at their destination on time.
Central Cape Town to Cape Town International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near CPT. Whether you're catching an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
Consider booking a hotel close to MRU if you're catching a late Cape Town International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from IDRIVE, MAURICONNECT CAR RENTAL or Morisoleil to explore Port Louis and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) to central Port Louis
From Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, Port Louis is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Port Louis in February.
Lock in your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport for February if you'd like to go to Port Louis during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 29ºC.
August has average temperatures of between 18ºC and 24ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CPT to MRU sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Mauritius
Vacoas is just one of the many places in Mauritius waiting to be explored after you've experienced Port Louis. Around 16 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include AOG, Masjid E Munnawar and New Sanctuary Church.
Curepipe is another must-experience destination in Mauritius and is around 18 kilometres south of Port Louis. No journey is complete without a visit to lavigie forest, La Therapie and La Péninsule Town Apartment.