SCHEDULE VARIATIONS
The folling information should be used as a guide only. Due to a number of factors airline schedules may vary. Please contact Beachcomber or your licensed AFTA Travel Agent to confirm exact days and times of flights for your trip.
Air Mauritius
Air Mauritius offers the most direct route from Australia to Mauritius, currently operating flights from Melbourne and Perth, using an Airbus A340 with a two class configuration - Business and Economy classes. Entertainment on board the Airbus features individual LCD screens for movies in all classes. Business class features lie flat beds and audio video on demand inflight entertainment system.
The following schedules give an indication of times on the current normal days of operation. It is possible to fly out of Melbourne to Mauritius and return to Perth and visa versa.,
Schedules (24 clock, local times used):
MELBOURNE / MAURITIUS / MELBOURNE
Generally flights depart Melbourne on a Wednesday morning (check in is Tuesday night), travelling direct to Mauritius, arriving in the morning. The return flight departs Mauritius on Monday afternoon, flying direct to Melbourne, arriving on Tuesday morning.
Depart Melbourne: Wednesday 0005 Arrive Mauritius: Wednesday 0550
Depart Mauritius: Monday 1600 Arrive Melbourne: Tuesday 0855
PERTH / MAURITIUS / PERTH
Generally flights depart Perth early on Saturday morning (check-in is Friday night), or Wednesday morning (check-in is Tuesday night), travelling direct to Mauritius, arriving early the same morning. The return flights depart Mauritius on Friday and Tuesday afternoons, flying direct to Perth.
Depart Perth: Saturday 0245 Arrive Mauritius: Saturday 0705
Depart Mauritius: Friday 1410 Arrive Perth: Saturday 0120
Depart Perth: Wednesday 0245 Arrive Mauritius: Wednesday 0705
Depart Mauritius: Tuesday 1410 Arrive Perth: Wednesday 0120
NB: Times change during daylight saving periods.
South African Airways
South Africa's national carrier flies regular non-stop services from Sydney and Perth to Johannesburg with connections to most major African cities. A code-share arrangement with Qantas operates for flights departing from Sydney. Daily flights operate from Johannesburg to Mauritius offering an alternate route to the island paradise.
Malaysian Airlines
With departures from all over Australia, Malaysia Airlines gives you the option of flying to Mauritius via Asia. Flights depart Kuala Lumpur for Mauritius three times a week. Stopovers are available in both directions making this an excellent Double Destination escape.
Emirates
Emirates has daily flights to Dubai from Sydney, Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane, with connections to Mauritius, Seychelles and Africa. Double and triple destination holidays can be taken using the exciting city of Dubai as a hub. This is an excellent option for accessing the east African countries of Kenya and Tanzania
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