|
The Airports in Mauritius are taking an important part of the air transportation in this island nation. Air transport is one of the considerable features of Transportation in Mauritius. Air transport is the easiest and convenient mode of getting into the country. Various domestic and international airlines are operated by the 2 main airports in Mauritius.
Mauritius transportation depends largely on the air traffic of the country. Mauritius is one of the most exotic and popular tourist destinations for the leisure travelers as well as the people who love beaches. The international travelers can easily get into the country via air. They can reach their destination within a short time which will save their time and maximize the traveling time.
There are 5 airports in Mauritius including 3 unpaved and 2 paved. The airports are an essential part in connecting Mauritius with most of the important cities of the world. All the airports are well maintained and sustaining the highest international standards.
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport is the largest and the only airport that caters to international airlines. The airport is located in Plaine Magnien. The one storey high main building of the airport has an attached outdoor parking area. Both the domestic and international flights arrive and depart from here. The popular airlines in Mauritius that have daily flights from this air terminal are:
- British Airways
- Air Mauritius
- Air France
- Emirates
- Air Zimbabwe
While at the airport, the travelers can have some facilities like,
- State Bank
- 2 Duty free shop named Made in Mauritius and Mauritius Duty Free Paradise
- Air Mauritius Lounge
- 5 restaurants
- Flower boutique
- Handicraft store
- Book shop
- The Mauritius Commercial Bank
- AML Lounge
- HSBC banking facility
Another important airport in Mauritius is the Plain Coral Airport, located in the South Eastern Rodrigues Island. It is a paved airport which is considered as one of the primary national base of the Air Mauritius flights. Air Mauritius is the national carrier which carries numerous travelers across the world.
The unpaved airports operate seasonally, especially during spring and summer. These unpaved airports mostly cater to cargo planes and few domestic airlines.
| 
