Cheap flights from London to Mauritius

The cheapest month on this route is September, a quiet window between the British summer rush and the end-of-year peak. Fares are listed month by month, so you can compare September with October half-term, the winter sun season and the long school break before you commit. Midweek departures usually cost less than weekend ones, and the days either side of a bank holiday fill up early. If school dates tie you down, book well ahead — those seats are the first to go.

Nothing on this route is non-stop, so every airline here sells you a connecting itinerary. Wizz Air UK is the low-cost name in the list, while Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, Air India, Iberia, Iberia Express, Air Europa and ITA Airways are full-service carriers. The difference shows up in what the fare includes, so check baggage and meals before you compare totals. Also look at the layover: a cheap ticket with a long wait can cost you a night in a hub.

Sir S. Ramgoolam International is the island's international gateway, and every flight from London lands there. It sits away from the main hotel strips, so the transfer to your base takes a while — taxis, pre-booked transfers and hotel shuttles all meet arrivals, and car hire desks are in the terminal. Agree the fare or book the transfer before you land, especially on late-night arrivals when desks are quieter. Keep some local currency handy for the first part of the journey.

Currency

MUR (₨)

Power sockets

Type C, G · 230 V

Language

English, French

Emergency number

112, 114, 115

Calling code

+230

Internet domain

.mu

Time zone

UTC+04 (Indian/Mauritius)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Decide which London airport you fly from — City, Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton and Stansted are far apart, and the transfer between them is slow.
• Check the baggage allowance on the low-cost fare before you compare it with a full-service ticket.
• Make sure a self-transfer connection leaves enough time to clear immigration and re-check your bags.
• Confirm passport, visa and entry requirements for Mauritius well before departure.
• Check whether seat selection is included, since a long connecting trip makes that matter.
• Fly in September if your dates are flexible, and weigh it against the school-holiday months.