(Mauritius) Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport

Airport Details

Airport Code

MRU

Full Airport name

(Mauritius) Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport

Address

Plaine Magnien, Mauritius

Country Dialing Prefix

230

Telephone

603 6000.

Email Address

airportinfo@aml.mru.aero

Website

http://aml.mru.aero

Number of Terminals

1

Time Zone

GMT + 4

Airport Information

Location

Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport is located 6km (4 miles) from Mahebourg and 40km (25 miles) southeast of the capital, Port Louis.

Airport News

Plans are in place for expansion of the terminal, but dates are not yet available.

Driving Directions

Coming from Mahebourg, take the M2 and follow signs for the airport after about 6km (4 miles). Arriving from Port Louis, follow the M2 towards the southeast and follow signs for the airport after about 40km (25 miles).

Car Hire

Car hire companies represented at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport include ABC, ADA, Avis, Budget, Europcar, First and Sixt. Car rental counters are situated in the Tour Operators' Hall (arrvials) in the terminal building.

Public Transport

Bus: Bus services between the airport and Port Louis run quite frequently (every 30-60 minutes) throughout the day. Taxi: Taxis are available outside the terminal building at all times. Around 60 taxis serve the airport.

Car Parking

The airport has outdoor parking facilities, with nearly 600 parking spaces available. Fees vary according to the type of vehicle and are paid per 24-hour period.

Information and Help Desks

An information desk is located centrally in the arrivals area. Tourist information is also available at the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (210 1545; www.tourism-mauritius.mu) desk.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: There are several ATMs outside the arrival hall, and a currency exchange service is available in the check-in hall in the departures area. There are bank offices in both the arrivals and departures areas. A post office is located outside the arrivals hall.
Eating and drinking: There are several places to eat and drink at the airport. A restaurant is located in the arrivals area. A restaurant in the departures area offers both fast-food and a la carte menus. Other restaurants are available after security for departing passengers.
Shopping: Two duty-free shops are available at the airport. One is located in the departure lounge, and the other is located in the arrival lounge. They both offer a wide range of spirits, perfumes, tobacco, chocolate and more. Made in Mauritius sells local products like clothes and accessories, while A Taste of Paradise offers local spices and crafts. In addition, there are newsagents available selling books, magazines, cigarettes and basic pharmaceutical products.
Luggage: Inquiries about lost property or luggage should be made at the information desk, to the airline concerned or to the airport duty officer (tel: 603 6165).
Other facilities: In case of medical emergencies the airport duty officer should be contacted (tel: 603 6165) for assistance. A doctor is on call at the airport.

Conference and Business Facilities

Two VIP lounges are available at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. These offer internet access, a fax and photocopy service, televisions, magazines and shower facilities.

Facilities for Disabled Travelers

The airport has toilets accessible to wheelchair users and parking spaces reserved for disabled people. For assistance at the airport travelers should contact their airline before travel.