Air Mauritius
Mauritius’s scheduled flag carrier, offering full-service island, regional and long-haul connections from its principal hub at Mauritius Airport.
About Air Mauritius
Air Mauritius is the national airline of Mauritius. Established in 1967, it began flying in 1972 and has become an important part of the island nation’s tourism and international transport network. Following financial restructuring, the carrier operates within the state-owned Airport Holdings group. Its Mauritian identity is reflected in its red paille-en-queue bird emblem, named after a native white-tailed tropical bird.
The airline’s primary hub is Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport in Mauritius. Its network comprises 43 routes serving exactly 21 destinations across 14 countries. The principal regions covered are southern Africa, the Indian Ocean, India, Southeast Asia and Europe. Notable destinations include Johannesburg, Kuala Lumpur, Paris, Antananarivo, Bengaluru, Cape Town, Chennai, Dubai, Durban, Hong Kong and London.
Aircraft used across Air Mauritius services include the Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72, Airbus A319, Airbus A330-200, Airbus A340-300, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 777 and Boeing 777-300. Some types may be supplied through operating partners rather than forming part of the airline’s directly operated fleet. Air Mauritius provides full-service travel, generally with Economy Class and Business Class products, although cabin layouts, seating and entertainment vary by aircraft and route.
Air Mauritius does not belong to Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld, but commercial partnerships and codeshare agreements can provide connections beyond its own network. Its frequent-flyer programme is Kestrelflyer. Members can earn and redeem miles on eligible flights and may receive status-related benefits, subject to fare eligibility, availability and the programme’s current conditions. Partner-operated sectors can follow different mileage and benefit rules.
The airline’s main strength is its range of nonstop links between Mauritius and significant overseas markets, reducing the need to connect through another country. Its relatively small network also presents a practical challenge: some destinations have limited weekly frequencies, so disruption may leave fewer same-day alternatives than travellers would find with a larger carrier. Passengers should allow adequate connection time, particularly when combining separate tickets or partner-operated flights.
Good to know
Flying with Air Mauritius — what to expect
Full-Service Travel
Air Mauritius generally provides checked baggage and onboard refreshments as part of its scheduled full-service product. The exact inclusions depend on the cabin, route and fare conditions.
Check Operating Carrier
Some itineraries may include flights operated by partner airlines. Check the operating carrier because aircraft, seating, baggage rules and onboard service can differ from Air Mauritius-operated sectors.
Limited Flight Frequencies
Some routes operate only on selected days rather than daily. Build flexibility into separately booked connections because rebooking options may be limited after a delay or cancellation.
Cabin Differences
Air Mauritius services use several aircraft types, so seat configuration and entertainment can vary. Review the aircraft shown for your flight, while remembering that operational substitutions remain possible.
Kestrelflyer Credit
Kestrelflyer members should add their membership number before departure and retain boarding documents until miles post. Eligibility can vary for discounted fares, codeshare flights and partner-operated sectors.
Mauritius Hub Connections
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport is the airline’s main connecting point. Allow sufficient transfer time, especially when changing between international and regional services or travelling on separate bookings.
Network overview
Where Air Mauritius flies
Air Mauritius operates 43 routes to 21 destinations across 14 countries, its longest sector reaching London to Mauritius (9,784 km nonstop).
Destinations served
Cities Air Mauritius flies to, most-served first.
Main hubs
Busiest departure bases, by route count.
Fleet
Aircraft types on record for these routes.
Longest nonstop route
London → Mauritius
9,784 km · LHR → MRU
The longest sector in the Air Mauritius network, measured as the great-circle distance between the two airports.
Route data · TravelPayouts route data · updated 2026-07
Route network
Popular routes operated by Air Mauritius
Tracked Air Mauritius routes touch Singapore, India.
More from Mauritius
Other airlines based in Mauritius
FAQ
Air Mauritius — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Air Mauritius’s primary hub is Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport in Mauritius. Kuala Lumpur, Paris, Johannesburg and Bengaluru are also among its busiest departure points by route coverage.
- The longest Air Mauritius route is London to Mauritius, covering about 9,784 km nonstop. The return service links the airline’s main island hub with London.
- The busiest departure points for Air Mauritius routes are Mauritius, Kuala Lumpur, Paris, Johannesburg and Bengaluru, in that order. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport in Mauritius is the carrier’s principal hub.
- Tickets are often cheaper outside Mauritius’s busiest holiday periods and when booked ahead. Comparing flexible dates and avoiding major school holidays, Christmas, New Year and other peak travel periods can improve the chances of finding a lower fare.
- Originfacts compares live fares from hundreds of airlines and travel agencies via its partner Travelpayouts. Originfacts never adds a fee.
- Air Mauritius serves destinations across Africa, the Indian Ocean region, India, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Its network includes Johannesburg, Kuala Lumpur, Paris, Antananarivo, Bengaluru, Cape Town, Chennai, Dubai, Durban, Hong Kong and London.
- Air Mauritius serves exactly 21 destinations across 14 countries. It operates 43 routes within this network.
- Carry-on limits vary by cabin and may be more restrictive on smaller aircraft. Passengers should check the baggage conditions attached to their booking before travelling rather than relying on a general allowance.