Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport is 9 hours 54 minutes. Port Louis's timezone is UTC+4, making Port Louis 1 hour ahead of Istanbul.
Every week, there are 10 flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. If you prefer to get going early, take the 01:40 Turkish Airlines flight. If you're keen to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure from IST to MRU is 20:35 with Turkish Airlines.
Flying during a popular month like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Visiting Port Louis (and then exploring more of Mauritius!) is easy with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that appeals to you. Popular stopovers on the IST - MRU route are:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Dubai Airport
Before booking your cheap ticket from IST to MRU, check if you need a visa to enter Mauritius. Visa and travel document requirements can differ and are updated frequently. To get the most up-to-date information, get in touch with the nearest embassy or consulate of the country you're travelling to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport is $761. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,238. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book 8 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from IST to MRU.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from IST to MRU. You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have fallen. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price.
Use filters to find the best journey for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, Istanbul Ataturk Airport can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near IST? If you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
If you're on a late flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near MRU:
Getting from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) to central Port Louis
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to the centre of Port Louis is about 50 minutes by car. It's approximately 48 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
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. To steer clear of the crowds, travel 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'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IST to MRU in August. Temperatures average between 18ºC and 24ºC then.
More about Port Louis
As soon as you've locked in your flights from IST to MRU, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Port Louis. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting city:
Aapravasi Ghat and Blue Penny Museum are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Port Louis to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Logidis Ltd..
Complete your Port Louis trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport — next on the list is finding a great stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Port Louis.