Travel guide & flights to Mauritius
Capital: Port Louis · Population: 1,273,000 · Currency: MUR
Quick answer: Mauritius at a glance
Travel to Mauritius (MU, capital Port Louis) in Africa · Eastern Africa, population 1,273,000, languages English, currency MUR. Live flights are searchable on Kayak across 100+ sites; TripRoute indexes 12 routes arriving and 12 departing, with hotels searchable in Port Louis. Browse routes below and book with free-cancellation filters.
- • Capital: Port Louis · MU/MUS · -20.3, 57.6
- • Population: 1,273,000 · MUR
- • 12 arriving · 12 departing flight routes
- • Language: English
Facts from REST Countries + OpenFlights flight_route data; fares update live on Kayak.
Mauritius is a Island country in the Indian Ocean.
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Languages spoken in Mauritius
English
Flights to Mauritius
12 popular routes arriving in Mauritius. Click any route for live fares.
Flights from Mauritius
12 popular routes departing from Mauritius. Click any route for live fares.
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TRMauritius route network at a glance
TripRoute indexes 12 arriving and 12 departing routes for Mauritius from the OpenFlights dataset. The longest arriving route on record is London → Plaisance at roughly 6,080 miles great-circle distance. Fares are not stored — every route links to a live Kayak search across 100+ providers, so prices you see are current at search time.
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Mauritius — quick answers
What is the capital of Mauritius and how large is the country?
The capital of Mauritius is Port Louis and the country has about 1,273,000 people in 2026 according to the REST Countries dataset. Mauritius lies in Africa (Eastern Africa), uses MUR and speaks English. The capital coordinates are -20.3, 57.6, and you can search live flights to Mauritius on Kayak from any origin with prices compared across 100+ sites.
How do I find cheap flights to Mauritius?
Find cheap flights to Mauritius by clicking "Search flights to Mauritius on Kayak" above, which opens Kayak with live comparison across 100+ airlines and booking sites. Compare flexible dates (±3 days) and nearby airports, as shifting departure by a day often saves $40–$120. TripRoute lists 12 arriving routes below you can click for live fares, distances and airline details.
What languages and currency will I need in Mauritius?
In Mauritius people primarily speak English, and the official currency is MUR. The country is in Africa, Eastern Africa with capital Port Louis. This language and currency information comes from the REST Countries dataset verified against ISO 3166, so you can plan phrases and exchange before you fly — Kayak's fare search will show prices in your local currency regardless.
How many flight routes connect Mauritius on TripRoute?
TripRoute indexes 12 routes arriving in Mauritius and 12 departing, all from real OpenFlights flight_route data ordered by distance. Click any route like LHR → MRU (London to Plaisance) for live Kayak fares with nonstop distances, flight times and airline competition insights. Even without indexed routes you can still search live inventory directly on Kayak.