Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
MRU
ICAO Code
FIMP
Airport Type
Large Airport
Class
International

Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) is Mauritius’ primary international gateway and the main base for Air Mauritius. Annual passenger traffic in recent years has been in the low millions (varies year to year). The passenger facilities are concentrated in a single main terminal building with landside check‑in and airside departures/piers.

Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
Elevation: 56 m
-20.4302, 57.6836

Terminal Guide for Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport #

Single passenger terminal: the airport operates from one main terminal that handles both international arrivals and departures. Check‑in, security and immigration are in the same building with a compact airside area containing shops, cafés and gates. Domestic/charter operations use the same terminal complex rather than a separate terminal.

Getting to and From Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport #

Travel into Port Louis or other main towns is by road - the drive to Port Louis is typically 45-60 minutes depending on traffic. Options:

  • Taxis & private transfers: Official taxi desk is in the arrivals hall; travel time to Port Louis ~45-60 minutes. Prices vary; confirm at the desk.
  • Airport shuttles / hotel transfers: Many hotels run scheduled transfers; confirm pickup details with your hotel.
  • Public buses: Local buses serve the area but are slower and less convenient with luggage; routes and frequency vary.
  • Car hire / driving: Car rental desks are located landside; roads to major towns are signed and driving times depend on destination.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport #

The terminal contains the core passenger services in a compact layout: duty‑free shopping, cafés and basic retail on the airside and landside. Several airline and pay‑per‑use lounge options are available for eligible passengers. Mobile operator kiosks sell SIM cards in the arrivals area; currency exchange and ATMs are present landside. Free or time‑limited Wi‑Fi is usually provided in the terminal. Facilities for passengers with reduced mobility are available; staff assistance can be requested in advance from airlines.

Tips for Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport #

  • Buy a local SIM at arrivals - there are mobile operator kiosks in the arrivals hall; they are faster than going into town.
  • Use the official taxi desk in the arrivals hall for regulated fares and a receipt rather than hailing on the road.
  • If you have a hotel transfer booked, confirm the meeting point beforehand (some hotels meet at the curb rather than inside the terminal).

Weather & Climate near Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport #

Climate

Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and warm winters (coldest in August). Temperatures range from 18°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1668 mm/year), wettest in February.

Air Quality: AQI 39 Good
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
19°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (232 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 29°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

232 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
3.0
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

February

February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (259 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 29°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

259 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.8
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight

March

March is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (212 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 29°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

212 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

April

April is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (199 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
22° 28°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

199 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
20° 26°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

143 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
11.0h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
19° 25°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
10.8h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
18° 24°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
10.9h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
18° 24°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
18° 25°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° 26°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

84 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
20° 28°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
13.0h daylight

December

December is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (163 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
22° 29°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

163 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.9
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight

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