Flying from Mauritius Airport (MRU) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Mauritius Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 7 hours 20 minutes.
Kuala Lumpur's timezone is UTC+8, making Kuala Lumpur four hours ahead of Port Louis.
Take your pick of three weekly Mauritius Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flights. The 22:55 departure with Air Mauritius is the earliest available. Air Mauritius operates the last service of the day at 23:00.
To ensure you get on your MRU to KUL flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Air Mauritius has direct flights from Mauritius Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Kuala Lumpur — and maybe even more of Malaysia if you have time.
Air Mauritius has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Air Mauritius is the most punctual carrier that operates MRU to KUL flights, with 75.86% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Mauritius Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MRU and KUL:
Dubai Airport
Mumbai Airport
Jeddah Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mauritius Airport (MRU) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Mauritius Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight is R 5,391. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 7,805. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from MRU to KUL by booking four months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Mauritius Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Picking up cheap flights from MRU to KUL is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Mauritius Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Handy information about Mauritius Airport (MRU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Mauritius Airport, data shows 74% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Mauritius Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Port Louis. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to MRU? If you've booked an early flight from Mauritius Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Mauritius Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KUL instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or GoSoCar and find adventure across Kuala Lumpur and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Kuala Lumpur International Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
From Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Kuala Lumpur is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there by public transport takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Mauritius Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Kuala Lumpur in March.
Before locking in your flight from Mauritius Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Kuala Lumpur, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MRU to KUL sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Bharu is just one of the many places in Malaysia waiting to be explored after you've seen Kuala Lumpur. Around 338 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Siti Khadijah Market.

