Flying from Nairobi to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Nairobi to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU). Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Wilson Airport (WIL) are the two main airports in Nairobi.
Expect to be in the air for 4 hours 20 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Nairobi to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport flight.
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport is located in Port Louis. The city operates on the UTC+4 timezone and is one hour ahead of Nairobi.
You can pick from 8 direct flights a week between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU). This is the busiest route, with Kenya Airways offering a 7:40am departure from NBO to MRU.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Nairobi to MRU. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Nairobi to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) take off from this terminal.
Kenya Airways is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Nairobi to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport departing from NBO.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Kenya Airways between NBO and MRU.
Among carriers on this route, Kenya Airways is the most consistent for on-time landings.
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Nairobi to MRU that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between NBO and MRU include:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Antananarivo Ivato International Airport (TNR)
NBO is around 14 kilometres from central Nairobi. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Nairobi to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
Of the flights that depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 67.1% land on time at their destination.
Wilson Airport (WIL)
WIL is about 3 kilometres from central Nairobi. It'll take you 15 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Nairobi to MRU flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Wilson Airport:
About 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 Nairobi to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near MRU instead:
Say yes to new adventures 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.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your Nairobi to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport is Rs124,886. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs282,286. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Nairobi to MRU by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.
The best month for picking up cheap Nairobi to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Nairobi to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Nairobi to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU). Visit Port Louis in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Book a Nairobi to MRU flight ticket departing in February if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Port Louis to range from 23ºC to 29ºC.
August sees temperatures of between 18ºC and 24ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Nairobi to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Port Louis
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Port Louis right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Nairobi to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport:
Your Port Louis visit wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Highlights that are worth your time include St Louis Cathedral, Fort Adélaide / Citadel and Le Caudan Waterfront.