Port Louis Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Port Louis Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

It’s a really nice airport…Though we didn’t had to sleep there, it has spacious spaces to rest. – just_me26

MRU Airport Overview

To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

What to Expect

Port Louis Airport (code: MRU) serves African, Asian, and European routes out of two terminals: an older, renovated terminal and an attached, newer terminal that opened in 2013. Facilities include several eateries and shops, and travellers report great interior design and safety. WiFi is available for three hours to pass the time. Economy class passengers can pay to enter a few airport lounges, most of which have showers for freshening up!

Sleeping in Port Louis Airport

According to a reader (April 2024), flights run through the night, so the terminal remains open. There are some armrest-free seats around the check-in counters. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels offer shuttle service. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info.

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Airport Hours

According to an April 2024 review, the airport is open overnight.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Cots

The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.

Airport Hotels

If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Port Louis Airport:

Holiday Inn Mauritius Mon Tresor by IHG (0.7 mi / 1.1 km) Mid-range hotel.

Looking for more options? Browse the complete list of hotels near Mauritius Airport on Expedia.

Airport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program.

Salon Nenuphar – Location: New Terminal Building, Airside, opposite Boarding Gate 19. Showers are available. Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
Amédée Maingard Lounge – Location: Airside. Showers are available. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.

Other Lounges

YU Lounge – Location: VIP Building, 500 meters from the Main Building. Showers are available.

Drinking Water

Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.

Food & Drinks

Food concessions operate with varying schedules throughout the terminal. At the time of this update, the availability of 24-hour dining options could not be confirmed.

Luggage Storage & Lockers

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Mobile Charging

Power outlets are available in seating areas in the departures zones, Airside.

Showers

Freshen up in between flights with a shower. Available inside the lounges. [ see Airport Lounges above ]

WiFi/Internet

Free WiFi is available at Port Louis Airport for 3 hours. Connect to the “3Hours@MauritiusAirport” network.

If you do not have a mobile device, free Internet workstations are reportedly available.

Security & Safety

Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:

Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

Note: Locations, hours, and rates may change. Information is provided for general reference only.

ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if travelling internationally. Locations: Landside, outside the Tour Operators area • Airside, near Gates 4 and 7.

Baby Care Facilities – Baby change facilities are available in Landside and Airside washrooms.

Chapel/Prayer Room – Airside, Level 1, Hall A near the shops.

Currency Exchange – Currency exchange services are available from multiple kiosks throughout the terminal.

Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free shopping is available in the Departures / Boarding area and in International Arrivals (Baggage Claim Hall). Additional retail shops sell clothing, Mauritian goods, and other items.

Information Desk – Location: Level 0, near the Tour Operator booths.

Luggage Wrapping – Available in the International Check-In area: Ground2Air (Hall A, near Gate 13) • World Safe Wrap (Hall A, near Gate 12 • Hall B, near Gate 16).

Medical Services – First Aid stations are available. Locations: Landside, Level 0 near Gate 9 • Airside, Level 1 in the Departures Hall.

Piano – A public piano is available in International Departures, Airside, opposite Gate 26.

Post Office – Location: Arrivals (Level 0), near Gate 3, on the right side of the terminal. Hours: 8:15 AM – 4:00 PM (Mon–Fri) • 8:15 AM – 11:45 AM (Sat). Closed Sunday. Stamps are also sold at the bookstore opposite Gate 28. Postboxes are located throughout the terminal.

Prayer Room – Location: Airside, Departures Hall, near Gate 22.

Shopping & Duty Free – Yes

SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

Spa – Express Spa. Location: International Departures, Airside, opposite Gate 28.

Airlines

Port Louis Airport is served by the following airlines: Air Austral • Air France • Air Madagascar • Air Mauritius • Air Seychelles • Austrian Airlines • British Airways • Comair • Condor • Corsair • Edelweiss • Emirates • Eurowings • Evelop Airlines • KLM • Lufthansa • Meridiana Fly • Saudia • South African Airways • Thomson Airways • Turkish Airlines • TUIfly.

Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Bus

Three public buses serve MRU airport. Bus 9, 10 and 198 connect the airport with various destinations, including Mahebourg Bus Station, Curepipe Jan Palach South Bus Station and more. Buses depart every 10 – 20 minutes, and journeys last from 70 to 120 minutes.

Car Rentals

ABC Car Rental • Avis • Dollar/Thrifty • Europcar • First Car rental • Hertz • OLA Mauritius • Sixt • and more. The car rental counters are located outside the Tour Operators Hall.

Hotel Shuttles

Taxis

Taxis can be arranged at a special counter in the Tour Operators Hall. For a list of estimated fares, visit the Port Louis Airport website.

Last updated: 2026-03-13

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.