Traveling from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Mauritius Airport (MRU): what you need to know
The timezone in Port Louis is UTC+4, which is three hours ahead of Barcelona.
Your BCN to MRU flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Barcelona Airport to Mauritius Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between BCN and MRU include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Paris Orly Airport
Handy information about Barcelona Airport (BCN)
80% of flights leaving Barcelona Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of BCN.
To get to Barcelona Airport from central Barcelona, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
You can expect a trip time of around 30 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Barcelona Airport to Mauritius Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to BCN:
Arriving at Mauritius Airport (MRU)
If you're landing on a late Barcelona Airport to Mauritius Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near MRU:
Go where the road takes you with a Mauritius Airport rental car. Book your wheels from IDRIVE, MAURICONNECT CAR RENTAL or Morisoleil and find adventure across Port Louis and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Mauritius Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Mauritius Airport (MRU) to central Port Louis
From Mauritius Airport, Port Louis is approximately 48 kilometers away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the center by car.
It typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Mauritius Airport (MRU)
The quietest month for a flight from Barcelona Airport to Mauritius Airport is June, while December is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Port Louis based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Barcelona Airport to Mauritius Airport for February if you want to go to Port Louis during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
August sees average temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BCN to MRU sometime then if you like cooler conditions.