Travelling from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Mauritius Airport (MRU): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Mauritius Airport is 9 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Port Louis is UTC+4, which is one hour ahead of Istanbul.
You can choose from seven weekly Istanbul Airport to Mauritius Airport flights. The 02:05 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest you can take. Turkish Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 02:15.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your IST to MRU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to discovering Port Louis (and maybe even some other great corners of Mauritius!). Browse the direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Mauritius Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Turkish Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Istanbul Airport to Mauritius Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between IST and MRU include:
Dubai Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Jeddah Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Mauritius Airport (MRU)
Currently, $882 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Mauritius Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,384. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from IST to MRU, book your trip 11 months ahead of your planned departure.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Mauritius Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from IST to MRU.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul Airport to Mauritius Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)
Central Istanbul to Istanbul Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near IST? If you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Mauritius Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Mauritius Airport (MRU)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Istanbul Airport to Mauritius Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MRU instead:
Pick up a Mauritius Airport rental car and explore Port Louis and beyond with your own set of wheels. IDRIVE, MAURICONNECT CAR RENTAL and Morisoleil are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Mauritius Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Mauritius Airport (MRU) to central Port Louis
Mauritius Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Port Louis. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Mauritius Airport (MRU)
December is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Mauritius Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Port Louis in June.
Lock in your flight from Istanbul Airport to Mauritius Airport for February if you'd like to visit Port Louis during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from IST to MRU in August if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 18ºC and 24ºC on average.