Airport of Mauritius

Airports of Mauritius

Some facts about the Airport Of Mauritius

Located in the southeast of the island, the facility, formerly known as Plaisance Airport, was initially built for military purposes during the Second World War by the British. Commercial activities started in 1946.

In order to accommodate constant civil traffic growth, a new terminal, not too far from the old building, was commissioned in 1987 under the name of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

Airports of Mauritius Co Ltd (AML) was set up in 1999 and is presently modernising and developing the facility. AML, which employs 380 people, caters for some 2 million passengers, both in-coming and out-going per year.

The ground floor of the terminal is now reserved to arrivals while the first floor hasbeen refurbished to accommodate departing passengers.

Airlines

Local
Air Mauritius is the only airline to serve Rodrigues and normally operates two daily flights. During the peak season, up to five flights can be scheduled. Please check with Air Mauritius for further information.

Regional
Air Mauritius, Air Austral, Air Madagascar, and Air Seychelles serve the region of the Indian Ocean - Reunion, Seychelles, Madagascar and the Comoros.

International
Air Mauritius, Air Europe, Air France, Air Zimbabwe, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Condor, South African Airways and Emirates Airlines offer international flights to and from Mauritius.

Important Notice

Airports of Mauritius wishes to inform all traveling passengers and the general public that the items listed below, amongst others are prohibited for carriage in the cabin of a commercial aircraft.

Traveling passengers and the general public are therefore advised to avoid carrying the undermentioned listed items in the hand luggage. If found during security screening on departing passengers at the airport, these items will be removed. You are strongly advised to transfer any such items in your checked luggage.
• Toy or replica guns (plastic or metal)
• Catapults
• Household Cuttery
• Knives with blades of any length
• Razor blades
• Tradesman tool
• Scissors of any size
• Darts
• Hypodermic syringes
• Knitting needles
• Sporting bats/clubs
• Billard snooker pool cues
• Steel nail files
• Cork screws with blades attached