Search Flights from Antananarivo to Mauritius (Mauritius)

There are multiple options for direct access to Ivato International Airport from Antananarivo city center. Among these, the city buses are undoubtedly the most preferred thanks to being budget-friendly. If you are looking for a more comfortable and faster way to travel, you can choose between taxi, shuttles or car rental alternatives. The maximum duration of your journey would be 40-45 minutes on average.

Bus

Almost all city buses, which are very common in the city center, are provided by a transport company called ADEMA. There are even buses that provide transportation between the city center of Antananarivo and Ivato Airport. You can buy a ticket to go to Ivato Airport from the city from the bus as you get on board, or in advance from the kiosks or ticket vending machines. It costs, as of 2016, 10,000 Madagascar Ariary. You will arrive at Ivato Airport in no more than 40 minutes.

Taxi

In order to get to Ivato Airport from Antananarivo quickly you can choose to take a taxi. By taxi from the center you are likely to reach the airport in 20-25 minutes. Taxis are operating 24 hours a day, usually waiting in front of the most popular destinations and hotels in the city. You can reach the airport from Antananarivo with a taxi in a very short time by paying a fare of 4-6 euros.

Car Rental

For renting a car in Antananarivo, you can evaluate domestic car rental companies as well as global ones such as Hertz, Europcar, Sixt, Budget and Avis. It takes 20-25 minutes to reach Ivato International Airport from Antananarivo city center with the car you rent.

Airport Information

Located in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, Ivato International Airport is 16 kilometers north-west of the city center. It is also the main airport of Air Madagascar. In the airport, also known as Antananarivo, there are possibilities to spend a pleasant time while you are waiting for your flight. There are restaurants, ATMs, banks, free internet access, VIP rooms, lounge areas, cafés, restaurants, tourist information and information offices, tourism agencies and car rental companies operating and located at the airport.

You can reach the town centre from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport with the readily available taxis, buses, or rental car possibilities.

It’s possible to easily reach both Mahebourg and Port Luis from different available routes. The total distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport to Mahebourg is 6km, while the capital Port Louis is around 40km from the airport. The buses that take passengers to various central locations leave in certain intervals. If you are to the airport at a later time, it might be a better idea to take advantage of taxis or rental vehicles to reach Port Louis or other destinations.

Private Car   

It’s possible to reach many points in Mauritius directly if you have your own means of transportation.  You can take the A10 once you’ve left the terminal to reach Mahebourg that is 6km away from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport, or you can reach the capital, Port Louis in around one hour by taking the M2. It’s around 40km away so getting here from the airport takes a little longer. There are alternatives offered to reach the city such as taxis, car rental and buses.

Taxi

There’s a taxi information desk at the airport where you can inquire about getting to Port Louis or elsewhere. The taxi ride to Port Louis takes around 45 minutes and it’s a quick alternative when compared with buses. It’s strongly advised that you decide on the price of the journey before you get in the taxi and haggle a little if it’s necessary. If you do this then the comfortable and quick journey won’t impact on your budget as much.

Bus

There are buses from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport that go all the way to Port Louis city centre. This usually takes around 1 hour. The buses leave every 30-60 minutes. Taking the bus from the airport is inexpensive compared with taking a taxi, especially during the day. Another disadvantage, besides the longer time, is that you might have to wait for up to an hour for a bus, compared to the comfort of getting on a taxi as soon as you land and being on your way. You can buy a ticket from the bus driver with the local currency. If you only have dollars or euros then it’s also possible to use these currencies for the payment. It might be more difficult to transport your luggage with the bus but on the other hand it's a fifth of the cost of taking a taxi. So if you’re travelling by yourself, or on a budget, then this option is the clear winner.

Car Rental

There are many car rental agencies at the airport terminal such as ABC, Avis, ADA, Hertz, Sixt, Budget, Europcar and First. It’s practical to rent a car if you want to travel to more than one or two cities. Once you have your car you can quickly reach Mahebourg by taking the A10 or you can reach the Port Louis by following the M2. In order to pick up your car without any problems you should have internationally acceptable travel and driving license documents with you when you go to a car rental agency. The whole process might be easier if you make a reservation online or over the phone before you arrival.