Travelling from Nairobi to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU): what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Nairobi. Check out your options leaving from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) or Wilson Airport (WIL) when searching for a flight from Nairobi to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU).
Expect to be in the air for 4 hours 20 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Nairobi to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport is located in Port Louis. The city operates in the UTC+4 timezone and is 1 hour ahead of Nairobi.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) is the most popular route. There are 13 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with Kenya Airways at 21:50. Choose the first NBO to MRU departure with Kenya Airways at 07:40 if you want to get going earlier.
To ensure you catch your flight from Nairobi to MRU, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
You can find a direct flight from Nairobi to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) leaving from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
You can travel on a direct flight from Nairobi to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport with Kenya Airways. This leading airline offers services from NBO.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Nairobi to MRU. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Antananarivo Ivato International Airport (TNR)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The distance from central Nairobi to NBO is approximately 14 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the quickest way to get there, whether you plan to drive or take public transport.
After a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Nairobi to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Wilson Airport (WIL)
Wilson Airport (WIL) operates nonstop flights from Nairobi to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU).
You can board a direct flight from Nairobi to MRU with Kenya Airways. This is one of the main airlines operating this route out of WIL.
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Nairobi to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you want to do, here's where you can stop between Wilson Airport and MRU:
Antananarivo Ivato International Airport (TNR)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
You can arrive at WIL from central Nairobi in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 46 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before catching your flight from Nairobi to MRU? Unwind in a hotel near Wilson Airport before your trip officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
About Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Nairobi to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MRU instead:
Getting from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) to central Port Louis
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to central Port Louis takes around 50 minutes by car. It's approximately 48 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport is ج.م. 22,308. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 48,593. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
You're more likely to score cheap tickets from Nairobi to MRU if you book 1 month before takeoff. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares for this journey tend to be at their lowest.
October is the cheapest month for tickets from Nairobi to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Nairobi to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
February is the quietest time of year to fly to Port Louis. Alternatively, join the crowds and take off in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Nairobi to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Port Louis. The warmest month is February. Book your flights from Nairobi to MRU during then and you can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 29ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Nairobi to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport in August when temperatures average between 18ºC and 24ºC.
More about Port Louis
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