Flying from Jeddah Airport (JED) to Mauritius Airport (MRU): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Jeddah Airport to Mauritius Airport.
The timezone in Port Louis is UTC+4, which is one hour ahead of Jeddah.
Flights from JED to MRU start from 07:15 — the earliest with Saudia. The last service of the day is at 10:40 with Saudia. In total, you can choose from three weekly Jeddah Airport to Mauritius Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your JED to MRU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Port Louis (and then seeing more of Mauritius!) is a snap with Saudia. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Jeddah Airport to Mauritius Airport.
Saudia is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Saudia is the most punctual carrier that operates JED to MRU flights. An impressive 88.46% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Jeddah Airport to Mauritius Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between JED and MRU:
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
Handy information about Jeddah Airport (JED)
Of all flights leaving Jeddah Airport, 75% land on time at their destination.
To reach Jeddah Airport from central Jeddah, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kms (12 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to JED? If you're catching an early flight from Jeddah Airport to Mauritius Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Mauritius Airport (MRU)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Jeddah Airport to Mauritius Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MRU instead:
Grab a Mauritius Airport rental car and explore Port Louis and beyond with your own wheels. IDRIVE, MAURICONNECT CAR RENTAL and Morisoleil are top providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Mauritius Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Mauritius Airport (MRU) to central Port Louis
Mauritius Airport is roughly 48 kms (30 miles) from the centre of Port Louis. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Mauritius Airport (MRU)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Jeddah Airport to Mauritius Airport. December is the most popular month to visit Port Louis. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in June.
The warmest month in Port Louis is February, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Jeddah Airport to Mauritius Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
August sees average temperatures of between 18ºC and 24ºC. Search for cheap tickets from JED to MRU sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.