Travelling from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU): what you need to know
Port Louis's timezone is UTC+4, making Port Louis three hours ahead of Bordeaux.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BOD to MRU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month like June? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bordeaux Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between BOD and MRU:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
RM1,985 is the lowest price for a one-way Bordeaux Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport flight. Return flights start from RM3,558. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from BOD to MRU, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Bordeaux Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from BOD to MRU by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Bordeaux Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.
Handy information about Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
77.44% of flights that take off from Bordeaux Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Bordeaux Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Bordeaux. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Bordeaux Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to BOD:
Arriving at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bordeaux Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MRU instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from IDRIVE, MAURICONNECT CAR RENTAL or Morisoleil and explore beyond Port Louis's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport around one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) to central Port Louis
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to the centre of Port Louis has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
When to fly to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Bordeaux Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Port Louis in February.
Book your flight from Bordeaux Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport for February if you want to go to Port Louis during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BOD to MRU in August. Average temperatures are between 18ºC (64ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.
Explore more of Mauritius
You've visited Port Louis, now it's time to explore other corners of Mauritius. Travel about 16 kilometres south to Vacoas to check off its top attractions. From AOG to Masjid E Munnawar and New Sanctuary Church, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Mauritius, consider Curepipe, roughly 18 kilometres south of Port Louis. Lavigie forest, La Therapie and La Péninsule Town Apartment are highlights.