Flying from Colombo to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Colombo to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) jetting off from here.
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport is located in Port Louis. The city is in the UTC+4 timezone and is one hour 30 minutes behind Colombo.
To ensure you get on your flight from Colombo to MRU, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Located around 16 kilometres from the centre of Colombo, RML can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Colombo Ratmalana Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Colombo to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Break up your flight from Colombo to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Bandaranaike International Airport and MRU are:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
On public transport, you can travel from central Colombo to CMB in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 32 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Colombo to MRU flight, stay in one of these hotels near Bandaranaike International Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Bandaranaike International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75.71%.
About Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
Have a late flight from Colombo to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near MRU and be in snooze mode sooner:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from IDRIVE, MAURICONNECT CAR RENTAL or Morisoleil and experience the lesser-explored corners of Port Louis and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Colombo to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
R 4,854 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. A return flight starts at R 9,750. These prices can change depending on availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Colombo to MRU. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Colombo to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU). July is when most people visit Port Louis. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in February.
Book a Colombo to MRU plane ticket departing in February if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Port Louis to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
August has temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Colombo to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Port Louis
After booking your flight from Colombo to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Port Louis:
St Louis Cathedral and Fort Adélaide / Citadel are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your Port Louis to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Le Caudan Waterfront.
