Bus MauritiusMauritius airport to Flic en Flac by bus
It takes 2 buses: the 198 from Plaisance (Grotto) (towards Port Louis), then the 131 from Phoenix (Pont Fer) (towards Curepipe). About 1 h 23 on the buses, 2 h 20 door to door including waits, Rs 61 in total. 37.3 km as the crow flies. Buses do not enter the airport: the nearest stop is on the main road at Plaisance, 1287 m from the terminal. Times from the official NLTA timetables, waits are estimates, no live tracking.
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Airport to Flic en Flac
Step by step, weekday around 10:00
- Walk 1287 m, 17 min
- 198 from Plaisance (Grotto), towards Port Louis, get off at Phoenix (Pont Fer): 49 min ride, expected wait 9 min, Rs 44 · first bus 05:10, last 18:10
- 131 from Phoenix (Pont Fer), towards Curepipe, get off at Cite L’Oiseau: 34 min ride, expected wait 20 min, Rs 17 · first bus 06:00, last 18:40
- Walk 799 m, 11 min
83 min on the bus door to door 140 min Rs 61 1 change
By the time you leave the terminal:
| Departure | Bus | Door to door | Arrival | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| weekday 08:00 | 198 131 | 140 min | 10:20 | Rs 61 |
| weekday 12:00 | 198 131 | 140 min | 14:20 | Rs 61 |
| weekday 17:00 | 198 131 | 136 min | 19:16 | Rs 61 |
| Sunday 10:00 | 198 131 | 140 min | 12:20 | Rs 61 |
The way back: Flic en Flac to the airport
It takes 2 buses: the 131 from Cite L’Oiseau (towards Cité L’Oiseau), then the 90 from Forest Side (towards Blue Bay (Public Beach)). About 1 h 43 on the buses, 2 h 32 door to door including waits, Rs 74 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
- Walk 892 m, 12 min
- 131 from Cite L’Oiseau, towards Cité L’Oiseau, get off at Forest Side: 48 min ride, expected wait 10 min, Rs 30 · first bus 06:35, last 19:00
- 90 from Forest Side, towards Blue Bay (Public Beach), get off at Madame Dayla: 56 min ride, expected wait 15 min, Rs 44 · first bus 05:20, last 20:00
- Walk 899 m, 12 min
103 min on the bus door to door 152 min Rs 74 1 change
| Departure | Bus | Door to door | Arrival | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| weekday 08:00 | 131 90 | 152 min | 10:32 | Rs 74 |
| weekday 12:00 | 131 90 | 152 min | 14:32 | Rs 74 |
| weekday 17:00 | 131 90 | 152 min | 19:32 | Rs 74 |
| Sunday 10:00 | 131 90 | 152 min | 12:32 | Rs 74 |
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 61 and takes about 140 min door to door; a taxi from the airport counter usually costs Rs 1,200 to 2,500 depending on the destination and takes 66 to 100 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 Flic en Flac?
Yes, with 1 change: bus 198 from Plaisance (Grotto) (towards Port Louis) then bus 131 from Phoenix (Pont Fer) (towards Curepipe). About 1 h 23 on the buses, Rs 61 in total.
Where is the bus stop at the airport?
Buses do not enter the airport. The stop is on the main road, about 1287 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 Flic en Flac?
Rs 61 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 Flic en Flac to the airport by bus?
It takes 2 buses: the 131 from Cite L’Oiseau (towards Cité L’Oiseau), then the 90 from Forest Side (towards Blue Bay (Public Beach)). About 1 h 43 on the buses, 2 h 32 door to door including waits, Rs 74 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.