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Private Jet Charter to Mauritius

Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU) sits in Plaine Magnien, 48 km southeast of Port Louis. A single 3,000 m runway and a dedicated business aviation apron on the north side handle every business-jet class. Helicopter transfers reach the north-west and east-coast resorts in 15-25 minutes. Operator quotes in 15 minutes.

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Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International handled 4.3 million passengers in 2024, up 11% year on year, on a single 3,000 m runway with a dedicated business aviation apron on the north side of the airfield processing private arrivals separately from the main commercial terminal.

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Port Louis private-jet airports

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Port Louis MRU
MRU
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
FIMP
Plaine Magnien, 48 km southeast of Port Louis; 45-75 min road transfer to the north-west (Grand Baie) and east-coast (Belle Mare) resorts; helicopter options 15-25 min direct
Runway
3,000 m
Operating hours
24/7
Best for
Light · Midsize · Super-mid · Heavy · Ultra-long

Single runway 14/32 at 3,000 m. Business aviation apron on the north side of the airfield handles private movements separately from the commercial apron, with private customs and immigration on request. Onward transfers to the north-west and east-coast resorts leave from the helicopter pad adjacent, with Air Mauritius Helicopters operating the fleet.

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Popular routes

Frequently chartered from Port Louis

Indicative one-way pricing on the most-flown corridors. Real quotes vary with aircraft availability, empty-legs, and airport fees.

Port Louis Dubai
Heavy 6h 30m
From €85,000 – €115,000

Nonstop across the western Indian Ocean.
Port Louis Doha
Heavy 6h 45m
From €88,000 – €118,000

Nonstop, Gulf feeder.
Port Louis Johannesburg
Super-mid 3h 45m
From €48,000 – €65,000

Nonstop westbound.
Port Louis Nairobi
Super-mid 4h 15m
From €55,000 – €72,000

Nonstop north over Madagascar.
Port Louis London
Ultra-long 10h 45m
From €138,000 – €175,000

Nonstop northwestbound.
Port Louis Zurich
Ultra-long 10h 20m
From €128,000 – €165,000

Nonstop into central Europe.
Which aircraft, from where

Aircraft options from Port Louis

The right jet is the one that fits your route, your passengers, and your ground plans. Here's how the classes stack up for Port Louis departures.

Pilatus PC-12 turboprop parked on an alpine airstrip Turboprop

Short strips, remote runways

Ideal for regional legs, unpaved strips, and mountain airfields where a jet cannot land.

Rangeup to 2 hr · 1,900 km
Max passengers8
Pilatus PC-12, King Air 350
from €1,900/hr
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Embraer Phenom 300 light jet on approach Light jet

Short-hop & regional

Ideal for hops across Europe or short domestic US routes. Two-hour range, seven-seat cabin.

Rangeup to 3 hr · 2,700 km
Max passengers7
Phenom 300, Citation CJ3+
from €3,800/hr
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Cessna Citation Latitude midsize jet in flight Midsize jet

Stand-up cabin, longer legs

Stand-up cabin, real luggage capacity, transcontinental US-capable.

Rangeup to 5 hr · 4,600 km
Max passengers9
Citation Latitude, Praetor 600
from €5,400/hr
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Bombardier Challenger 350 super-midsize jet on the ramp Super-midsize

Transcontinental range

Coast-to-coast US or London to Dubai without a fuel stop, at Mach 0.83.

Rangeup to 7 hr · 6,500 km
Max passengers10
Challenger 350, Longitude
from €7,200/hr
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Gulfstream G550 heavy jet on final approach Heavy jet

Full galley, private stateroom

Wide cabin, full galley, forward and aft lavatories, up to 16 seats in club configuration.

Rangeup to 12 hr · 11,000 km
Max passengers14
Gulfstream G550, Global 6000
from €11,800/hr
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Gulfstream G650ER ultra-long-range jet climbing out Ultra-long-range

Global, non-stop

Non-stop New York to Sydney, Dubai to Los Angeles, London to Buenos Aires — real staterooms, standing shower on select tails.

Rangeup to 15 hr · 14,000 km
Max passengers16
Gulfstream G650ER, Global 7500
from €14,900/hr
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All-in pricing

What the quote includes, and what it doesn't

Every quote we issue is fully-loaded: block time, crew, fuel, standard catering, and handling. These are the exceptions where extras apply.

Included in every quote

  • Aircraft charter on block time, from block-off to block-on
  • Flight crew, including duty and rest costs
  • Fuel and standard handling at MRU and the origin airport
  • In-flight catering to your specification
  • Private customs and immigration on request at MRU
  • Onboard Wi-Fi where the aircraft is equipped
  • Passenger and baggage handling
  • One-way pricing (no minimum charter days for typical resort itineraries)

Charged separately (when they apply)

  • Mauritius landing and overflight permits for foreign-registered aircraft, arranged by your operator
  • Helicopter or road transfer to your resort (separately booked)
  • Extended parking at MRU (usually feasible for a two-week stay)
  • Local departure taxes and passenger service charges
  • Cabin crew gratuities
  • Any customs duties on high-value personal items above the standard allowance
Chartering from Port Louis

What to know before you book

Empty legs

Repositioning flights from Port Louis

Mauritius is a pure destination market: aircraft drop passengers, cannot always park economically for a two-week stay, and leave empty for Dubai, Doha, Johannesburg, Nairobi or Mumbai before returning empty to collect. Those five corridors are where flexible dates pay off, typically cutting 35-55% off an on-demand quote. Peak windows (European winter escape November to March, plus Christmas and New Year) have the deepest inventory.

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FAQ

Charter from Port Louis, questions we get

Is there a private jet terminal in Mauritius?
Yes. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU) has a dedicated business aviation apron on the north side of the airfield, with private customs and immigration on request. It handles all business-aviation arrivals separately from the main commercial terminal.
How long is the runway at MRU?
Mauritius has a single 3,000 m runway (14/32). That supports every business jet class including ultra-long-range types at maximum takeoff weight for nonstop European return flights, even in tropical heat.
Which cities are nonstop by private jet to Mauritius?
Ultra-long-range aircraft fly nonstop from London (10h 45m), Zurich, Geneva, Moscow and Riyadh year-round. Heavy jets do Dubai, Doha, Mumbai and Delhi nonstop. Super-mid handles Johannesburg, Nairobi and Cape Town. From New York or Singapore, one tech stop in London or Dubai is planned.
How do we get from MRU to our resort?
Two options. Helicopter (Air Mauritius Helicopters) is fastest for Grand Baie, Belle Mare, Le Morne and Trou aux Biches, in 15-25 minutes daylight only. Road transfer to the north-west (Grand Baie) is 45-60 minutes and to the east coast (Belle Mare, Le Touessrok) 60-75 minutes.
Do we need a visa for Mauritius?
No. Mauritius issues a free 60-day visa on arrival to most nationalities with a valid passport and confirmed accommodation. Private customs and immigration process it in a private room, typically in under 10 minutes.
Can MRU operate 24 hours?
Yes. Mauritius operates 24/7 with no meaningful night-hours restrictions. Handling and immigration are available around the clock.
When are empty legs available?
Steady inventory Dubai-MRU, Doha-MRU, Johannesburg-MRU, Nairobi-MRU year-round. European winter escape (November to March), plus Christmas and New Year, produce the deepest empty-leg windows because operators reposition heavily. Ask JetAlto for live inventory once your dates are firm.
How much does a Dubai to Mauritius charter cost?
Heavy jet (Challenger 650, Falcon 2000LXS, G450) runs $85,000 to $115,000 one-way for 6h 30m block time. Ultra-long-range for continuation or larger groups $118,000 upward. Empty-leg positioning can cut those figures 35-55%.
Market notes

On chartering from Port Louis

Mauritius is a destination market with better logistics than most peer islands. The airport handled 4.3 million passengers in 2024 across a single 3,000 m runway, and the business aviation apron on the north side of the airfield processes private arrivals separately with private customs and immigration on request.

What Mauritius has that Male and Mahé do not is enough parking to keep the aircraft on the ground for a two-week resort stay. That fundamentally changes the economics of a longer trip: you pay for the outbound and return legs, not for a repositioning cycle each way. On family holidays and multi-generation itineraries, this alone can save 25-40% versus a comparable trip to the Maldives or Seychelles.

Mauritius is nonstop territory for ultra-long-range aircraft from London (about 10h 45m), Zurich, Geneva, Moscow and Riyadh year-round. Heavy jets handle Dubai, Doha, Mumbai and Delhi nonstop. Super-midsize covers Johannesburg, Nairobi and Cape Town. From New York, San Francisco or Singapore, one planned tech stop in London or Dubai gives you an ultra-long-range experience on a heavy jet at heavy-jet cost.

The transfer picture is straightforward. Helicopter operators (Air Mauritius Helicopters) reach Grand Baie, Belle Mare, Le Morne and Trou aux Biches in 15-25 minutes daylight only. Road transfers are the fallback for evening arrivals, at 45-75 minutes. JetAlto works the itinerary backwards from the final resort check-in and quotes the MRU end accordingly.

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