Travelling from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) to London: what you need to know
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport is located in Port Louis. Operating on the UTC+0 timezone, London is 4 hours behind Port Louis.
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is the most popular route, with 13 weekly departures to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from MRU to LGW is with Air Mauritius at 22:25. Choose the first departure operated by British Airways at 20:40 if you want to fly out earlier.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from MRU to London. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Direct flights from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) to London are available for booking. London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is where you'll disembark.
Keep an eye out for deals with Air Mauritius. This carrier operates direct flights from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to London.
We make it simple to book a flight from MRU to London with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
If you hold a passport from Mauritius and plan to travel to United Kingdom for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may vary based on your length of stay and can be subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, check with your destination's nearest embassy or consulate before booking a cheap ticket from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to London.
MRU is approximately 48 kilometres from central Port Louis. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to London? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near MRU:
How to find the cheapest flights from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) to London
R 5,080 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to London. Return flights start at R 11,008. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from MRU to London by booking 10 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to London. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is around 31 kilometres from central London. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 57 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 1 minute.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to London, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near LHR:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
After your flight from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to London has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in about 1 hour and 19 minutes by car. Central London is roughly 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour and 26 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to LGW. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from MRU to London:
Best time to go to London
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to London. July is the busiest month to visit London. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to London for July to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
Search for cheap flights from MRU to London in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about London
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in London right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to London:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are top attractions which should be on any good London itinerary.
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