Mauritius is a long way from anywhere, which makes its outbound fares quietly remarkable — a €409 hop to Johannesburg, sub-€520 to India and Singapore, and a bag-included spread across the Indian Ocean rim that you'd never get routing from Europe.
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU) sits in the island’s southeast, a fair way from the main resort areas, but Mauritius has a genuinely useful public bus network. The National Transport Corporation runs services from the airport to Port Louis (the capital) in about 75 minutes, with fares of just MUR 15–38 (roughly €0.30–0.80) depending on distance — pay the driver in cash. For Grand Baie in the north, take the airport bus to Port Louis Victoria Square, then transfer to the express bus 215; the whole journey runs around MUR 45 (about €1). It’s slow but absurdly cheap — perfect if you’re not in a rush.
As a launchpad, Mauritius’s value is that every fare here is long-haul and includes a bag — and the island sits at a natural crossroads between Africa, India and Southeast Asia, so the spread is wider than its remoteness suggests.
The African and Gulf wins
The closest, cheapest escape is Johannesburg at €409 with a bag — the standard gateway to mainland Africa and onward across the continent, and the cheapest route on the board. Abu Dhabi (€468 with a bag) bridges to the Gulf and onward to Europe, and Harare (€637 with a bag) reaches Zimbabwe. Johannesburg is the one to lean on: it’s the most frequent route and the springboard for almost any onward African journey.
India and Southeast Asia, with a bag
Mauritius’s large Indian-origin population keeps the subcontinent well-served. Bangalore (€482 with a bag) and Chennai (€531 with a bag) reach South India, with Bombay (€571 with a bag) covering the west — all with luggage. Eastward, Singapore (€482 with a bag) is excellent value, Bangkok (€517 with a bag) opens Thailand, and Kuala Lumpur (€764 with a bag) reaches Malaysia. From a mid-ocean island, this is a genuinely broad Asian network.
The long-haul ceiling
The furthest routes push into central Africa and Australia. Kinshasa (€859 with a bag) reaches the Congo basin, and the ceiling is Perth (€925 with a bag) — Australia from the Indian Ocean, a logical hop given Mauritius’s position on the western edge of the route. Neither is cheap in absolute terms, but both are far better value than the equivalent journeys flown from Europe, which add a long, costly leg.
Bag fares: all included
This is the simplest board in the series: every single fare includes a checked bag. These are all long-haul routes on full-service carriers (Air Mauritius and partners), and luggage is standard. For trips from an island where you’re almost certainly carrying a full suitcase, that’s exactly as it should be — no upsells, no gate scrambles. Just confirm the exact weight allowance for your fare class at booking.
Cheapest destinations from Mauritius right now
Good-price round-trip targets from aifly’s own tracked fares — “good price” means book at or below this; nothing here is invented or scraped from third parties. The live deal page for each route shows the current fare.
| Destination | Good price | Why go |
|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | €409 incl. bag | €409 with a bag — the cheapest route and the gateway to mainland Africa. |
| Abu Dhabi | €468 incl. bag | €468 with a bag, bridging to the Gulf and onward to Europe. |
| Bangalore | €482 incl. bag | €482 with a bag to South India's tech capital. |
| Singapore | €482 incl. bag | €482 with a bag — excellent value to Asia's great crossroads. |
| Bangkok | €517 incl. bag | €517 with a bag into Thailand and Southeast Asia. |
| Chennai | €531 incl. bag | €531 with a bag — the South Indian gateway, with a large island diaspora link. |
| Bombay | €571 incl. bag | €571 with a bag opens India's western coast and Mumbai. |
| Harare | €637 incl. bag | €637 with a bag into Zimbabwe and southern Africa. |
| Kuala Lumpur | €764 incl. bag | €764 with a bag to Malaysia and the wider region. |
| Kinshasa | €859 incl. bag | €859 with a bag into central Africa and the Congo basin. |
| Perth | €925 incl. bag | €925 with a bag — Australia from the Indian Ocean, a logical western-edge hop. |
Frequently asked questions
What's the cheapest flight from Mauritius?
Johannesburg at around €409 including a bag — the standard gateway to mainland Africa and the cheapest route, with Abu Dhabi (€468) and Singapore (€482) close behind.
How do I get from Mauritius Airport to my resort?
The National Transport Corporation bus runs from the airport to Port Louis in about 75 minutes for just MUR 15–38 (€0.30–0.80). For Grand Baie, transfer at Port Louis to express bus 215 — the whole trip is around MUR 45 (€1). Pay the driver in cash.
Are flights from Mauritius to India cheap?
Reasonably — Bangalore (€482), Chennai (€531) and Bombay (€571), all with bags, reflect the island's large Indian-origin population and strong demand on these corridors.
Do these Mauritius fares include a checked bag?
Yes — every fare on this board includes a checked bag, as they're all long-haul full-service routes. Confirm the exact weight allowance for your fare class at booking.
Can you fly to Australia from Mauritius?
Yes — Perth at around €925 with a bag, a logical hop given Mauritius's position on the western edge of the Indian Ocean route, and far cheaper than the same journey from Europe.
How current are these Mauritius prices?
They're the lowest verified round-trip fares we've tracked recently and move with season and demand. Use each as a benchmark and book when you see a fare at or below it.
Seasons, carriers and airport details verified June 2026 and can change — confirm current conditions before you book.