Bus MauritiusMauritius airport to Mahébourg by bus
Take bus 9 from Madame Dayla towards Mahebourg: about 9 min on the bus, an expected wait of 1 min, Rs 30, no change. 4.5 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 Mahébourg
Step by step, weekday around 10:00
- Walk 1269 m, 17 min
- 9 from Madame Dayla, towards Mahebourg, get off at Mahebourg (Bus Station): 9 min ride, expected wait 1 min, Rs 30 · first bus 05:20, last 20:00
9 min on the bus door to door 27 min Rs 30 0 changes
By the time you leave the terminal:
| Departure | Bus | Door to door | Arrival | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| weekday 08:00 | 9 | 27 min | 08:27 | Rs 30 |
| weekday 12:00 | 9 | 27 min | 12:27 | Rs 30 |
| weekday 17:00 | 9 | 27 min | 17:27 | Rs 30 |
| Sunday 10:00 | 9 | 27 min | 10:27 | Rs 30 |
The way back: Mahébourg to the airport
Take bus 9 from Mahebourg (Bus Station) towards Curepipe: about 9 min on the bus, an expected wait of 1 min, Rs 24, no change. 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
- 9 from Mahebourg (Bus Station), towards Curepipe, get off at Madame Dayla: 9 min ride, expected wait 1 min, Rs 24 · first bus 04:50, last 19:15
- Walk 1269 m, 17 min
9 min on the bus door to door 27 min Rs 24 0 changes
| Departure | Bus | Door to door | Arrival | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| weekday 08:00 | 9 | 27 min | 08:27 | Rs 24 |
| weekday 12:00 | 9 | 27 min | 12:27 | Rs 24 |
| weekday 17:00 | 9 | 27 min | 17:27 | Rs 24 |
| Sunday 10:00 | 9 | 27 min | 10:27 | Rs 24 |
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 30 and takes about 27 min door to door; a taxi from the airport counter usually costs Rs 1,200 to 2,500 depending on the destination and takes 17 to 21 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 Mahébourg?
Yes, direct: bus 9 from Madame Dayla (towards Mahebourg). About 9 min on the buses, Rs 30 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 Mahébourg?
Rs 30 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 Mahébourg to the airport by bus?
Take bus 9 from Mahebourg (Bus Station) towards Curepipe: about 9 min on the bus, an expected wait of 1 min, Rs 24, no change. 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.