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Travel - International

Air
The national airline of Mauritius is Air Mauritius (MK) (website: www.airmauritius.com). Air Austral, Air Europe, Air France, Air India, Air Madagascar, Air Seychelles, Air Zimbabwe, Condor, Emirates, Malaysian Airlines and South African Airways also fly to Mauritius. British Airways operates four weekly flights.

Approximate flight times
From Mauritius to London is 11 hours 30 minutes (non-stop).

International airports
Mauritius (MRU) (Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam) is 48km (30 miles) southeast of Port Louis. Taxis are available to the city (travel time – 45 minutes). Airport facilities include duty-free shops, banks/bureaux de change, snack bar, post office, shops and car hire (includes Avis, Europcar and Hertz). A new terminal has recently been built.

Departure tax
None.

Sea
Port Louis is the main port. It is primarily commercial but there is a limited passenger service to Runion and Rodrigues Island.
   
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