Flying from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Mauritius Airport (MRU): what you need to know
Port Louis's timezone is UTC+4, which is the same as Abu Dhabi.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your AUH to MRU flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Zayed International Airport to Mauritius Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between AUH and MRU include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Jeddah Airport
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
Handy information about Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Of the flights that depart from Zayed International Airport, 75% land on time at their destination.
Zayed International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Abu Dhabi. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Zayed International Airport to Mauritius Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near AUH:
Arriving at Mauritius Airport (MRU)
If you're coming in on a late Zayed International Airport to Mauritius Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near MRU:
Travel at your own pace with a Mauritius Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from IDRIVE, MAURICONNECT CAR RENTAL or Morisoleil and experience more of Port Louis and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Mauritius Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Mauritius Airport (MRU) to central Port Louis
Mauritius Airport to central Port Louis has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Mauritius Airport (MRU)
December is the busiest month for flights from Zayed International Airport to Mauritius Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Port Louis in June.
The warmest month in Port Louis is February, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Zayed International Airport to Mauritius Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AUH to MRU in August. Average temperatures are between 18ºC (64ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.