Flying from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) to Johannesburg: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to Johannesburg and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 5 minutes.
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport is located in Port Louis. Following the UTC+2 timezone, Johannesburg is two hours behind Port Louis.
The most popular route is from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). You can choose from 17 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MRU to JNB is the 08:50 Air Mauritius service. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 18:55 with Air Mauritius.
For a relaxed start to your MRU to Johannesburg flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time like January? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Direct Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to Johannesburg tickets are available for booking. Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is where you'll step off the plane.
Choose from a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to Johannesburg. Reserve your trip with one of these:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from MRU to Johannesburg. All you need to do is deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Reunion Roland Garros Airport (RUN)
Travelling from central Port Louis to MRU takes about 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a hotel near MRU? If you're boarding an early flight from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to Johannesburg, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
74% of flights taking off from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport land at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) to Johannesburg
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to Johannesburg flight is $355. The cheapest price for a return flight is $658. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before you want to fly. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from MRU to Johannesburg.
The best month for landing cheap Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to Johannesburg tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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Airports in Johannesburg
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to the centre of Johannesburg takes about 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 26 kilometres away.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to Johannesburg. Stay at one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Booking your vehicle from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from MRU to Johannesburg can help you get the best possible rate.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Central Johannesburg is about 40 kilometres from Lanseria International Airport (HLA). After your flight from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to Johannesburg has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 45 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near HLA. Here are a few options where you can check in after your MRU to Johannesburg flight:
Avoid last-minute price surges. Booking your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at HLA will help you stay within budget.
Best time to go to Johannesburg
December is the quietest month for flights from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to Johannesburg, while April is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Johannesburg based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book a Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to Johannesburg plane ticket with a departure in January to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MRU to Johannesburg in July when temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Johannesburg
Once you've booked your flight from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to Johannesburg, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Johannesburg:
Nelson Mandela Statue and Apartheid Museum are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Johannesburg to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Top of Africa.
Explore more of South Africa
You've seen Johannesburg, now it's time to discover other parts of South Africa. Journey around 451 kilometres southeast to Pietermaritzburg to tick off its top attractions. From Sri Siva Soobramoiniar And Marriamen Temples to KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden and Butterflies for Africa, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Bloemfontein is another sought-after destination in South Africa and is around 370 kilometres southwest of Johannesburg. No trip is complete without visiting Naval Hill Planetarium, Naval Hill Nature Reserve and Kings Park Rose Garden.