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Can I get a direct flight to Tamatave Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between South Africa and Tamatave Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How much are return flights to Tamatave?

The best price we found for a return flight to Tamatave is R 16,877. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Tamatave Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Tamatave Airport is Tuesday, 29 September 2026.

When is the best time to book flights to Tamatave?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Tamatave is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Tamatave with?

Currently, Air Austral offers the cheapest flight tickets to Tamatave.

Flying to Tamatave

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	R 7,885
Cheapest month to fly	August

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How to find cheap flights to Toamasina Tamatave Airport (TMM)

At the moment, R 7,885 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Toamasina Tamatave Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to TMM for R 16,877.
Book when it's best with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a notification on the app if the price of tickets to TMM goes up or down.
To find cheap tickets to Tamatave, where Toamasina Tamatave Airport is located, book one month before your journey. That's the general recommendation for scoring the biggest deals.
Check the 'Add nearby airports' option and broaden your search for cheap flights to Tamatave. This will show you all the airports around your departure and arrival points.
Search for plane tickets to Toamasina Tamatave Airport that come with a stop. Indirect routes are often cheaper. Once your results appear, select the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.

Best time to go to Tamatave

June is typically the cheapest month to catch a flight to Tamatave.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to TMM, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
If you'd love to experience Tamatave at its liveliest, book your flights to TMM for December. Taking a trip during peak seasons generally means more things to do than at other times.
The quietest time of the year to travel is February. Book your plane tickets to Tamatave then and take in the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
Check the weather conditions before you head off. January is the warmest time of year in Tamatave, with averages of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
July has the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 18ºC (64ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
September gives you the best chance of clearer skies. With five days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Tamatave.
The wettest time of year is March. Take your trip then and you'll likely get around 15 days of rainfall.

Flying to Toamasina Tamatave Airport (TMM): What you need to know

Go straight to Tamatave with Air Madagascar or Air Austral. These popular airlines operate nonstop flights to Toamasina Tamatave Airport.
Air Austral offers the most punctual service. Up to 17% of its flights into this airport land without being late, making it a great choice when reserving your TMM plane ticket.
The local timezone at TMM is UTC+3.
Eager to get some rest after your flight to TMM? These hotels close to Toamasina Tamatave Airport offer the ideal place to relax and recharge:
Flights departing from Toamasina Tamatave Airport reach their destination on schedule 68% of the time. This percentage tells you how the airport generally performs in terms of punctuality.

Getting to central Tamatave from Toamasina Tamatave Airport (TMM)

The distance from TMM to central Tamatave is about 11 kilometres.
After touching down from your flight to TMM, expect a drive to the centre of around 20 minutes.
You can expect the ride to take roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
If you want to stay close to the action in Tamatave, drop your bags at one of these popular hotels:

Tamatave highlights

Put these leading sights on your to-do list after stepping off your flight to Tamatave:
- Toamasina Beach: A classic spot to start your sightseeing, this landmark is around 3 kilometres southeast of the city centre.
- Toamasina Beach: Take a tour of this landmark next. Around 3 kilometres north of the city centre, it's well worth stopping by for the full Tamatave experience.

How to get to Vavatenina from Toamasina Tamatave Airport (TMM)

Going to the nearby city of Vavatenina? It's about 121 kilometres from TMM. Allow around 4 hours 25 minutes to drive to the centre.

Travelling from Toamasina Tamatave Airport (TMM) to Vohibinany

If Vohibinany is your chosen stop, it's about 97 kilometres from Toamasina Tamatave Airport.
By car, the trip takes roughly 5 hours 40 minutes.

Explore more of Madagascar

There's a whole lot more to see and do in Madagascar, starting with Antananarivo. Queen's Palace, Andafiavaratra Palace and Tsimbazaza Zoo are must-visits in this city, which is around 209 kilometres southwest of Tamatave. Antananarivo Ivato International Airport (TNR) is the most convenient airport for Antananarivo.