Air Mauritius resumes direct flights from Rome to Mauritius starting from October 2024
On the occasion of BIT 2024 in Milan it was announced that Air Mauritius, the national airline of Mauritius, will operate two weekly flights from Rome to Mauritius starting from 16 October 2024 until 30 April 2025.
An Airbus A330-900neo configured with a two-class layout (28 seats in Business Class and 260 seats in Economy Class) will serve the route from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, Mauritius.
“With the introduction of these two weekly direct flights from Rome, Air Mauritius aims to promote Mauritius as a reachable destination with convenient air connections. This new flight is part of the process of consolidating our European network. Mauritius has so much to offer in terms of hospitality, beaches, gastronomy and culture. Air Mauritius’ non-stop product is unique and represents the perfect opportunity for Italian visitors and those from neighboring countries to discover Mauritius,” says Laurent Recoura, Officer in Charge of Air Mauritius.
“Connectivity means visibility. We welcome the introduction of these two weekly flights from Rome which will undoubtedly increase arrival numbers. Our aim is to consolidate Mauritius’ positioning as a favorite island destination for Italians and showcase all the engaging experiences and unique characteristics of Mauritius” said Arvind Bundhun, Director of MTPA.
“We are pleased to welcome the new connections of Air Mauritius which, from next Winter, will be added to the portfolio of airlines operating at Rome Fiumicino by starting a bi-weekly flight with the Mauritian capital Port Louis” comments Federico Scriboni, Head of Aviation Business Development of Aeroporti From Rome. “This innovation will further expand the winter connectivity offered by our airport, helping to support the strong trend of deseasonalization of traffic flows that we are aiming for to maximize market potential all year round”.
Air Mauritius also offers daily flights from Paris CDG and London Gatwick, as well as two weekly seasonal flights each year from Geneva between October and April.
Air Mauritius’ long-haul fleet includes 04 Airbus A350-900, 02 Airbus A330-900neo and 02 Airbus A330-200. 03 additional new Airbus A350-900 aircraft are expected from 2026.
The regional fleet is made up of 04 ATR 72 aircraft.
In Mauritius, directly on the white beaches of Belle Mare, on the east coast, there is The Residence Mauritius, an iconic 5**** hotel with 135 rooms & suites of the Cenizaro hotel chain.
Inspired by turn-of-the-century stately homes, this luxurious Resort combines modern elegance with classic colonial style, taking you back to a nostalgic and captivating past.
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