Bus MauritiusMauritius airport to Belle Mare by bus
It takes 3 buses: the 9 from Madame Dayla (towards Mahebourg), then the 18 from Stop Near Mahebourg (Bus Station) (towards Central Flacq), then the 15/15B from Central Flacq (Bus Station) (towards Belle Mare). About 1 h 51 on the buses, 2 h 52 door to door including waits, Rs 98 in total. 28.1 km as the crow flies. Buses do not enter the airport: the nearest stop is on the main road at Plaisance, 1269 m from the terminal. Times from the official NLTA timetables, waits are estimates, no live tracking.
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Airport to Belle Mare
Step by step, weekday around 10:00
- Walk 1269 m, 17 min
- 9 from Madame Dayla, towards Mahebourg, get off at Stop Near Mahebourg (Bus Station): 7 min ride, expected wait 1 min, Rs 24 · first bus 05:20, last 20:00
- 18 from Stop near Mahebourg (Bus Station), towards Central Flacq, get off at Central Flacq (Bus Station): 89 min ride, expected wait 28 min, Rs 44
- 15/15B from Central Flacq (Bus Station), towards Belle Mare, get off at Belle Mare: 15 min ride, expected wait 15 min, Rs 30 · first bus 05:20, last 19:05
111 min on the bus door to door 172 min Rs 98 2 changes
By the time you leave the terminal:
| Departure | Bus | Door to door | Arrival | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| weekday 08:00 | 9 18 15/15B | 172 min | 10:52 | Rs 98 |
| weekday 12:00 | 9 18 15/15B | 172 min | 14:52 | Rs 98 |
| weekday 17:00 | 9 18 15/15B | 172 min | 19:52 | Rs 98 |
| Sunday 10:00 | 9 18 15/15B | 172 min | 12:52 | Rs 98 |
The way back: Belle Mare to the airport
It takes 2 buses: the 17/17G from Belle Mare (towards Curepipe), then the 198 from Junction Camp Fouquereaux / Royal Roads (towards Mahebourg). About 1 h 47 on the buses, 2 h 38 door to door including waits, Rs 85 in total. Leave at least three hours before an international flight: buses are slow, waits vary and there is still a quarter of an hour on foot from the stop.
Step by step, weekday around 10:00
- 17/17G from Belle Mare, towards Curepipe, get off at Junction Camp Fouquereaux / Royal Roads: 71 min ride, expected wait 9 min, Rs 44 · first bus 05:25, last 18:20
- 198 from Junction Camp Fouquereaux / Royal Roads, towards Mahebourg, get off at 198: 35 min ride, expected wait 20 min, Rs 41 · first bus 06:15, last 18:45
- Walk 229 m, 5 min
- Walk 1287 m, 17 min
107 min on the bus door to door 158 min Rs 85 1 change
| Departure | Bus | Door to door | Arrival | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| weekday 08:00 | 17/17G 198 | 158 min | 10:38 | Rs 85 |
| weekday 12:00 | 17/17G 198 | 163 min | 14:43 | Rs 85 |
| weekday 17:00 | 17/17G 198 | 168 min | 19:48 | Rs 85 |
| Sunday 10:00 | 17/17G 198 | 158 min | 12:38 | Rs 85 |
Bus stops near the airport
| Stop | From the terminal | Routes |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | 227 m | |
| Madame Dayla | 899 m | 90 |
| Madame Dayla | 959 m | 90 |
| Madame Dayla | 1269 m | 9, 10, 90, 99/99A, 198, 252 |
| Plaisance (Grotto) | 1287 m | 9, 10, 90, 99/99A, 198, 252 |
Bus or taxi?
The bus costs Rs 98 and takes about 172 min door to door; a taxi from the airport counter usually costs Rs 1,200 to 2,500 depending on the destination and takes 52 to 77 min. In daylight, with one suitcase and no tight schedule, the bus is perfectly doable; in the evening after 18:00 or with small children, a taxi is the sensible choice.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a bus from the airport to Belle Mare?
Yes, with 2 changes: bus 9 from Madame Dayla (towards Mahebourg) then bus 18 from Stop Near Mahebourg (Bus Station) (towards Central Flacq) then bus 15/15B from Central Flacq (Bus Station) (towards Belle Mare). About 1 h 51 on the buses, Rs 98 in total.
Where is the bus stop at the airport?
Buses do not enter the airport. The stop is on the main road, about 1269 m from the terminal (17 min on foot with a suitcase); a taxi to the stop costs a few hundred rupees.
How much is the bus from the airport to Belle Mare?
Rs 98 per person, cash to the conductor, each bus paid separately. A taxi on the same trip usually costs between Rs 1,200 and Rs 2,500 depending on the destination.
How do I get back from Belle Mare to the airport by bus?
It takes 2 buses: the 17/17G from Belle Mare (towards Curepipe), then the 198 from Junction Camp Fouquereaux / Royal Roads (towards Mahebourg). About 1 h 47 on the buses, 2 h 38 door to door including waits, Rs 85 in total. Leave at least three hours before an international flight: buses are slow and the stop is a quarter of an hour from the terminal.
Other destinations from the airport
Related: the airport bus · all trips · fares. Computed on 03 November 2026 by the Bus Mauritius planner from the NLTA timetables.