Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Mauritius Airport (MRU): what you need to know
Around 11 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Mauritius Airport.
Port Louis is four hours ahead of London and observes the UTC+4 timezone.
Flights from LGW to MRU start from 15:35 — the first with Air Mauritius. The latest departure is at 21:00 with British Airways. In total, you can take your pick of eight weekly London Gatwick Airport to Mauritius Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your LGW to MRU flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. 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.
Air Mauritius offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Mauritius Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Port Louis — and maybe even more of Mauritius if your schedule allows.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Air Mauritius on this route.
Air Mauritius tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for LGW to MRU flights, with 84.21% of services landing on schedule.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Mauritius Airport. These are the top stopovers between LGW and MRU:
Dubai Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Paris Orly Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Mauritius Airport (MRU)
Right now, 299 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Mauritius Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 602 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from LGW to MRU by booking four months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Mauritius Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LGW to MRU.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 82% of flights that take off from LGW reach their destination on time.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Mauritius Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to LGW:
Arriving at Mauritius Airport (MRU)
If you're getting in on a late London Gatwick Airport to Mauritius Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near MRU:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Mauritius Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from IDRIVE, MAURICONNECT CAR RENTAL or Morisoleil and explore beyond Port Louis's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Mauritius Airport around one week before your trip.
When to fly to Mauritius Airport (MRU)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Mauritius Airport. December is the busiest month to head to Port Louis. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in June.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Mauritius Airport for February if you want to go to Port Louis during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to MRU in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.

