Travelling from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU): what you need to know
Port Louis's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Port Louis one hour ahead of Madinah.
To ensure you get on your MED to MRU flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MED and MRU:
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport flight is ₹ 46,378. A return ticket right now is ₹ 71,072. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MED to MRU, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.
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Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.
Handy information about Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
When it comes to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport's on-time performance, 77.98% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport from central Madinah, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near MED. Whether you have an early flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MRU instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from IDRIVE, MAURICONNECT CAR RENTAL or Morisoleil and experience the lesser-explored corners of Port Louis and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) to central Port Louis
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Port Louis. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Port Louis in February.
When booking your flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Port Louis, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 29ºC.
August has average temperatures of between 18ºC and 24ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MED to MRU sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Mauritius
Port Louis has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Mauritius just waiting to be explored. Around 16 kilometres south of Port Louis, a visit to Vacoas will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like AOG, Masjid E Munnawar and New Sanctuary Church.
Around 18 kilometres south of Port Louis, Curepipe is another essential stop in Mauritius. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to lavigie forest, La Therapie and La Péninsule Town Apartment.
