Flying from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) to Mauritius Airport (MRU): what you need to know
Port Louis's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Port Louis three hours ahead of Valletta.
To ensure you get on your MLA to MRU flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Luqa Malta International Airport to Mauritius Airport. These are the top stopovers between MLA and MRU:
Istanbul Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) to Mauritius Airport (MRU)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Luqa Malta International Airport to Mauritius Airport flight is $621. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $1,475. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from MLA to MRU, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Luqa Malta International Airport to Mauritius Airport.
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Handy information about Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
Of the departures from Luqa Malta International Airport, 76% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Luqa Malta International Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Valletta. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near MLA. Whether you have an early flight from Luqa Malta International Airport to Mauritius Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Mauritius Airport (MRU)
Consider booking a hotel near MRU if you have a late Luqa Malta International Airport to Mauritius Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Mauritius Airport rental car and discover Port Louis and beyond with your own wheels. IDRIVE, MAURICONNECT CAR RENTAL and Morisoleil are top providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Mauritius Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Mauritius Airport (MRU) to central Port Louis
From Mauritius Airport, Port Louis is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Mauritius Airport (MRU)
December is the busiest month for flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Mauritius Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Port Louis in June.
The warmest month in Port Louis is February, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Mauritius Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
August has average temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MLA to MRU around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.