Check current flight, airport, entry, border and travel warning information that could affect a trip to Mauritius.
Mauritius Status
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Travel to Mauritius is operating normally overall, including international flights and tourism. However, travellers should check current health-entry requirements, particularly measures connected with recent Ebola outbreaks in parts of Africa.
Current Travel Conditions
What Travellers Should Know
Mauritius Airport
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport is operating normally and continues to handle extensive international passenger services.
International flights
Current services connect Mauritius with destinations including London, Paris, Frankfurt, Zurich, Dubai, Istanbul, Mumbai, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Nairobi, Seychelles and Réunion.
Rodrigues flights
Domestic flights between Mauritius and Rodrigues are operating, with several Air Mauritius services scheduled each day.
Health-entry measures
Travellers should check current health requirements before departure. Mauritius has introduced measures in response to Ebola outbreaks in parts of Africa, which can affect travellers arriving from or recently travelling through affected countries.
Mauritius travel form
Travellers are encouraged to complete the Mauritius All-in-One Travel Digital Form before departure. This collects information required by immigration and health authorities.
Visa requirements
Visa requirements depend on nationality. Many visitors can enter Mauritius without obtaining a visa in advance, while others require prior authorization.
Passport requirements
Travellers should make sure their passport satisfies Mauritius immigration requirements and remains valid for the duration required for their journey.
Return or onward travel
Visitors may be asked to provide evidence of accommodation, sufficient funds and a return or onward ticket.
Yellow fever
A yellow fever vaccination certificate may be required for travellers arriving from countries with a risk of yellow fever transmission.
Cyclone season
The main cyclone season generally runs from November to May. Tropical storms can cause flight cancellations, flooding, road closures and interruptions to essential services.
Sea conditions
Strong currents and rough seas can create hazards around parts of Mauritius. Travellers should follow local beach warnings and weather information.
Latest Travel Changes
Flights operating normally
Mauritius Airport’s current schedule shows international and domestic passenger flights operating normally.
Wide international connectivity
Flights scheduled for 26 September include services involving Air Mauritius, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, Air France, Air India, South African Airways, Kenya Airways, Condor, Corsair, Air Seychelles and other carriers.
Health-entry measures remain important
Travellers with recent travel history in countries affected by Ebola should check current Mauritius health-entry rules before departure.
No major nationwide disruption
No significant current nationwide closure affecting tourism, the main airport or ordinary movement around Mauritius has been identified.
Before You Travel
Check your airline and flight status before departure.
Check the visa and passport requirements that apply to your nationality.
Complete the Mauritius All-in-One Travel Digital Form before travelling where required or recommended.
If you have recently travelled through a country affected by an Ebola outbreak, check the latest Mauritius health-entry requirements before departure.
Check whether your travel history means you require a yellow fever vaccination certificate.
During cyclone season, monitor weather forecasts and airline information because severe weather can cause rapid travel disruption.
Travel Status is designed to highlight significant changes that could affect a trip. It is not a replacement for official immigration, airline or government advice.