Direct flights to Port Louis

Port Louis blends Mauritius modernity and tradition. The Caudan Waterfront entices shoppers with fashion, local crafts and live entertainment. Domaine les Pailles, with its 18th century ox-driven sugar mill and colonial architecture, houses a new casino. Seek out the capital city's vast Bazaar, built in 1828, for spices, souvenirs and lunch.

Port Louis enjoys a spectacular setting on the north-west coast of Mauritius in the shadow of the mountain peaks of Le Pouce and Pieter Both. Here you find many cultural attractions, historic colonial buildings, great shopping and a proximity to stunning beaches and exciting water sports.

Find a direct flight to Port Louis

There is a good choice of airlines flying into Port Louis, if you're after direct flights you can find convenient options from different parts of the world. In the list below you find airports around the world that offer frequent direct flights to the airport of Port Louis. Use the links to see all options available at each airport.

Popular direct routes to Port Louis

• Direct flights from Dubai (DXB) to Port Louis (MRU)
• Direct flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Port Louis (MRU)
• Direct flights from Paris (CDG) to Port Louis (MRU)
• Direct flights from Mumbai (BOM) to Port Louis (MRU)
• Direct flights from Frankfurt (FRA) to Port Louis (MRU)
• Direct flights from Istanbul (IST) to Port Louis (MRU)
• Direct flights from Nairobi (NBO) to Port Louis (MRU)
• Direct flights from London (LHR) to Port Louis (MRU)

Experience Port Louis – history and great beaches

St Louis is a colourful city full of character and charm, a bustling commercial centre with lots of interesting landmarks, museums and things to do. Head to the Natural History Museum to see the now extinct Dodo bird. The Champ de Mars Racecourse is also worth a visit, the second-oldest racecourse in the world; it dates from 1812 with races held most Saturdays.

For panoramic views over the city and harbour, climb up to Fort Adelaide, a Moorish-style fort which was built by the British and now hosts concerts. The Caudan Waterfront is home to many upmarket and exclusive shops and has a great choice of bars and restaurants. At night, it’s a great place to socialise with concerts and live entertainment.

Port Louis is a great base to explore the rest of Mauritius and is close to some of the finest beaches on the island including Grand Baie and Flic en Flac. For lovers of water sports there is a superb choice of activities available including snorkelling, diving, wind surfing, fishing and sailing.

Searching for cheap flights to Port Louis

Low cost flights to Port Louis can often be found if you fly on indirect flights which include a change of aircraft, transit or stopover along the way. For the cheapest flights, we advise you to book ahead and avoid the most popular times of year to travel.

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Weather and climate in Port Louis

Port Louis features a tropical wet and dry climate with a lengthy wet season and a short dry season. Its wettest months are from December through April where on average 100 millimetres of rain falls during each of these months. The months of September through November form the dry season, though technically July, with an average of just under 60 mm of precipitation, could be considered a dry season month.

The city also shows a noticeable range of average temperatures. Port Louis’ coolest temperatures are seen mid-year where average high temperatures are around 24°C. During the height of the wet season, the city sees its highest temperatures where average high temperatures are usually around 30°C.