Travelling from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Mauritius Airport (MRU): what you need to know
The timezone in Port Louis is UTC+4, which is three hours ahead of Lyon.
Leave plenty of time to catch your LYS to MRU flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Lyon Airport to Mauritius Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LYS and MRU include:
Dubai Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Mauritius Airport (MRU)
At the moment, $639 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Lyon Airport to Mauritius Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,461. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from LYS to MRU. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Lyon Airport to Mauritius Airport.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Lyon Airport to Mauritius Airport.
Handy information about Lyon Airport (LYS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Lyon Airport, data shows 79% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Lyon Airport from central Lyon, it takes around 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to LYS? If you're boarding an early flight from Lyon Airport to Mauritius Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Mauritius Airport (MRU)
Book a hotel close to MRU if you have a late Lyon Airport to Mauritius Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Mauritius Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from IDRIVE, MAURICONNECT CAR RENTAL or Morisoleil and discover more of Port Louis and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Mauritius Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Mauritius Airport (MRU) to central Port Louis
Mauritius Airport to central Port Louis has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Mauritius Airport (MRU)
December is the most popular month for flights from Lyon Airport to Mauritius Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Port Louis in June.
The warmest month in Port Louis is February, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Lyon Airport to Mauritius Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
August has average temperatures of between 18ºC and 24ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LYS to MRU sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.