Flights to Port Louis with Air France from CAD 1,441*

Flights to Port Louis

Port Louis is a dreamy destination in Mauritius. If you’re planning a visit, Air France offers daily flights to Port Louis (MRU) from a number of US departure locations. Just type in Flight Port Louis to find the most affordable Air France flights to the beautiful coastal city departing from your nearest airport in the next months and indulge in our lowest prices for the dates of your travel on our website. Do you want to know more about Port Louis before your upcoming trip? Read on for some of our tips and recommendations to the town.

Port Louis, the idyllic capital of Mauritius

Port Louis, the capital city of Mauritius is a tiny, cozy and idyllic city with a population of just 147 thousand people. Located in the middle of the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is famous for its white sand, palm trees and light breeze. Oftentimes compared to the garden of Eden on Earth, the island is home to a UNESCO biosphere reserve, where you can book an off-road safari or an on-foot hike with a guide from the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation.

Must-see of Port-Louis

Writing about Mauritius, Mark Twain noted that heaven was definitely created after the beautiful island and definitely as its copy. Port Louis is located at the shore of the Indian ocean. The capital city is truly paradise-like with views of the ocean, quiet streets, rows of palm trees and sandy beaches. The architecture of Port Louis represents an amalgam of colonial styles and modernism, and its culture is a striking mix of Indian, African and European influences. Port Louis honors its multiethnic culture with the poignant Aapravasi Ghat museum, a Unesco World Heritage site, located at the former immigration depot, through which Chinese and Indian immigrants were arriving to Mauritius in the 18th century. While visiting Mauritius, make sure to discover the eclectic cuisine of Port Louis. Here you can try traditional Indian, Chinese and European dishes reinterpreted and remixed. And, of course, the selection of seafood is exceptional.

When is the best time to visit?

Mauritius is located in a dry tropical climate zone with temperatures rarely falling below 27 degrees Celsius throughout the year. The hottest months are November through March, when temperatures rise up to 35 degrees Celsius. Between December and April, is also the wettest time of the year. When planning your journey, keep in mind that February is the rainiest month of the year in Mauritius.

Practical information

You will arrive at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU), one of the island's two airports, located 46 km away from the center of Port Louis. To get to the center of the capital, you can either get a taxi, get on a local bus or rent a car at the airport.

The official currency used in Mauritius is the Mauritian Rupee. You can exchange your currency upon arrival at the airport of Mauritius (MRU).