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Situated about 2000 km from Africa, the Republic of Mauritius is a beautiful multi-cultural island amidst the Indian Ocean. Be it the pristine beaches, lush green national parks, and towering mountains, Mauritius is a top choice for holidays amongst couples and families. You can hike through the national parks, try bungee jumping, go dolphin-watching or explore the volcanic ruins, lagoons, and waterfalls of this spectacular island. The airports in Mauritius are well-connected to all major countries of the world. There are cabs and shuttle services to all major hotels and resorts available at the airports, catering to the needs of travellers.
Airports In Mauritius
1. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
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Once known as the Plaisance Airport, the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport is the primary international airport of Mauritius. Situated around 48 km southeast of Port Louis, this airport operates direct flights to and from Africa, Europe and Asia. The design of the SSR International Airport is inspired by the tropical plant of Mauritius, “Travellers’ Palm”. The huge airport can accommodate around 4 million passengers, and the terminal itself is around 57,000 square meters. It has five boarding gates equipped with check-in desks, inquiry counters, baggage carousels and immigration counters.
How To Reach: Passengers travelling from Mahebourg must drive for 6 km on the A10 road and follow the signs for the airport. Those travelling from Port Louis must head southeast for about 40 km on the M2 road and then follow the directions to the airport. Car rental services such as Budget and Europcar offer services to the airport. Bus transit services ply between Port Louis and the airport daily at half-hour intervals. It is about an hour’s drive from the bus station to the airport terminal.
2. Sir Gaetan Duval Airport
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The second airport in Mauritius, the Sir Gaetan Duval Airport, is located at Plaine Corail. Inaugurated in 1972 and named after Gaetan Duva,l who was responsible for developing Rodrigues Island, this is a domestic airport. A subsidiary of the main SSR, there are facilities to transport passengers to and from the international airport. The airport can accommodate around 49,500 people, and only two airlines- Air Mauritius and Air Austral- operate from here. The facilities available at this airport are convenience stores, VIP lounges, duty-free shops, and security checkpoints.
How To Reach: There are buses that ply from Port Mathurin to this airport from 6:00 am to 4:30 pm. You can reach the airport in 35 minutes from this place. Cab services in the form of taxis, cars, trucks and SUVs provide transportation services to passengers from any part of Mauritius to the airport bus station.
Where To Stay
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Some of the best places to stay in Mauritius are Constance Prince Maurice, Shangri-la Le Touessrok, Four Seasons Resort at Anahita, Anantara Iko Mauritius Resort and Villas, Astroea Beach Hotel, and The Oberoi Beach Resort, Mauritius.
Where To Eat
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Some of the best places to eat in Mauritius are at the Inti–-Lux Grande Gaube, Le Chateau De Bel Ombre, La Table du Chateau, Le Barachois, Seabell Restaurant, and Le Chamarel Panoramic Restaurant.
Mauritius is the highlight of Africa, which is a diverse and vibrant country. Some of the top places to visit in Mauritius include Port Louis, Ile Aux Cerfs Beach, Belle Mare, Chamarel, La Vanille Nature Park, SSR Botanic Garden, Chamarel, and La Morne Beach. Plan a trip with TripXL and have the perfect gateway to explore this breathtaking island via airports in Mauritius.
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