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Find the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Mauritius

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Gatwick to Mauritius flights are currently cheapest in September.

Direct flights from London Gatwick to Mauritius

London Gatwick to Mauritius: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London Gatwick to Port Louis below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Mauritius.

London to Port Louis: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 6,851
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time11 hrs, 51 mins
Most popular airlineAir Mauritius
Average flights per week10

Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick to Mauritius: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London Gatwick to Mauritius is R 11,292. 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.
11 hours and 51 minutes is the average flight time from London Gatwick to Mauritius.
Air Mauritius and British Airways fly direct from London Gatwick to Mauritius.
As of July 2025, there are 10 flights per week flying from London Gatwick to Mauritius.
The cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Mauritius is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Mauritius Airport on Tuesday, 23 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 51 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Mauritius but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Port Louis is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Wizz Air Malta and Air Mauritius offer the cheapest flight tickets to Mauritius.

Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 12 hours.

  • Port Louis is four hours ahead of London and is in the UTC+4 timezone.

  • Each week, there are 13 London Gatwick Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as soon as possible, jump on the 16:00 Air Mauritius flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 21:00 with British Airways.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LGW to MRU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.

  • You can expect longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

  • British Airways is your gateway to exploring Port Louis (and maybe even some other great corners of Mauritius!). Check out the direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport offered by this airline.

  • British Airways is the most frequently booked airline on this route.

  • British Airways stands out as the most punctual carrier for LGW to MRU flights, with 88.89% of services reaching their destination on schedule.

  • If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LGW and MRU:

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

    • Dubai Airport

    • Paris Orly Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)

  • Right now, R 6,851 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 11,292. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.

  • Book ten months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LGW to MRU.

  • Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from LGW to MRU.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • Of the flights that depart from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% land on schedule at their destination.

  • London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.

  • Have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near LGW:

Arriving at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Gatwick Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MRU instead:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from IDRIVE, MAURICONNECT CAR RENTAL or Morisoleil and explore beyond Port Louis's usual tourist stops.

  • Booking your vehicle from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport about one week in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.

Getting from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) to central Port Louis

  • Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Port Louis. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.

When to fly to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)

  • It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Port Louis. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.

  • The warmest month in Port Louis is February, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • Look for cheap tickets from LGW to MRU in August if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.

Explore more of Mauritius

  • Port Louis has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Mauritius waiting to be explored. About 16 kilometres south of Port Louis, a trip to Vacoas will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like AOG, Masjid E Munnawar and New Sanctuary Church.

  • Around 18 kilometres south of Port Louis, Curepipe is another favourite stop in Mauritius. Experience major highlights starting with lavigie forest, La Therapie and La Péninsule Town Apartment.

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