Airline codes
MK · MAU
IATA · ICAO · callsign “AIR MAURITIUS”
Every Air Mauritius flight number begins with MK. Flight-tracking sites and air traffic control use the ICAO code MAU, and the radio callsign is AIR MAURITIUS.
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Air Mauritius (MK) Guide
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In short
Air Mauritius is the flag carrier of Mauritius, based at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International. It flies to 14 destinations across the Indian Ocean, Africa, Europe, India, Asia and Australia, a direct link for holidays on the island. Air Mauritius belongs to the Vanilla Alliance and rewards flyers through Kestrelflyer. Business and Economy cabins are on sale.
Air Mauritius is the flag carrier of Mauritius, headquartered in Port Louis with its hub at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. It links the island with Europe, Africa, India, Asia and Australia, and with Rodrigues, Réunion and Madagascar.
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What to expect
Air Mauritius (IATA: MK, ICAO: MAU) is the flag carrier of Mauritius, headquartered in Port Louis with its hub at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. It links Mauritius with Europe, Africa, Asia and neighbouring Indian Ocean islands, and suits holidaymakers and residents who want a direct flight to the island on its national airline.
Founded with Air France and BOAC
Air Mauritius was set up on 14 June 1967 by the Government of Mauritius, Air France and BOAC, each holding 27.5%, with Rogers and Co holding the rest. It started its own flight operations in August 1972. Today Air Mauritius Holdings Ltd owns 51% of the airline, the government holds a large stake in that holding company and a smaller direct stake, and the shares are traded on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius.
Administration in 2020 and the recovery
The COVID-19 shutdown left Air Mauritius unable to meet its financial obligations, and it entered voluntary administration in April 2020. It came out of administration in mid-2021. Published records list 14 destinations.
A founding member of the Vanilla Alliance
Air Mauritius was a founding member of the Vanilla Alliance in September 2015, alongside Air Austral, Air Madagascar, Air Seychelles and Int'Air Îles. The alliance was formed to improve air links between the member states of the Indian Ocean Commission.
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At a glance
Air Mauritius (IATA: MK, ICAO: MAU) is the flag carrier of Mauritius, based at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. Founded in 1967, it flies Airbus A350, A330 and ATR 72 aircraft to 14 destinations in Europe, Africa, India, Asia, Australia and the Indian Ocean.
| Headquarters | Port Louis, Mauritius |
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| Fleet types | Airbus A350-900, A330 and ATR 72 |
| Frequent flyer | Kestrelflyer |
| Official website | airmauritius.com |
Flight routes
Destinations and routes
Destinations listed in Air Mauritius’ published network, grouped by region. Seasonal and new Air Mauritius routes come and go, so check the schedule for your dates.
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Indian Ocean
Mauritius (MRU) departures3 destinations
FromTo MRU RRG MauritiusRodrigues Available airlines1 airline- Air Mauritius
FromTo MRU RUN MauritiusRéunion Available airlines1 airline- Air Mauritius
FromTo MRU TNR MauritiusAntananarivo Available airlines1 airline- Air Mauritius
Europe
Mauritius (MRU) departures3 destinations
FromTo MRU CDG MauritiusParis Available airlines1 airline- Air Mauritius
FromTo MRU LHR MauritiusLondon Available airlines1 airline- Air Mauritius
FromTo MRU GVA MauritiusGeneva Available airlines1 airline- Air Mauritius
Africa
Mauritius (MRU) departures2 destinations
FromTo MRU JNB MauritiusJohannesburg Available airlines1 airline- Air Mauritius
FromTo MRU CPT MauritiusCape Town Available airlines1 airline- Air Mauritius
Asia & Australia
Mauritius (MRU) departures5 destinations
FromTo MRU BOM MauritiusMumbai Available airlines1 airline- Air Mauritius
FromTo MRU DEL MauritiusDelhi Available airlines1 airline- Air Mauritius
FromTo MRU MAA MauritiusChennai Available airlines1 airline- Air Mauritius
FromTo MRU KUL MauritiusKuala Lumpur Available airlines1 airline- Air Mauritius
FromTo MRU PER MauritiusPerth Available airlines1 airline- Air Mauritius
Fleet and aircraft
As of August 2025 Air Mauritius had 12 aircraft in service. The long-haul fleet is four Airbus A350-900s, two A330-900s (A330neo) and two A330-200s. Two ATR 72-500s and two ATR 72-600s fly the short regional routes. Four more aircraft are on order. The airline also runs two Bell 206 helicopters for sightseeing tours.
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Airbus A350-900 Wide-body · 4 in service Long-haul routes
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Airbus A330-200 Wide-body Long-haul and regional routes
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Airbus A330-900 Wide-body Long-haul and regional routes
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ATR 72-500 Turboprop Rodrigues and Réunion routes
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ATR 72-600 Turboprop Rodrigues and Réunion routes
Cabin classes
On Air Mauritius you can choose from Business and Economy, depending on the route and the aircraft.
Business Wide-bodies
Long-haul business
Business class on A350 and A330 aircraft.
Lie-flat seatLounge access
Economy All flights
Standard seat
The main cabin on every flight.
MealsSeat-back entertainment on wide-bodies
Kestrelflyer
Kestrelflyer is Air Mauritius’ frequent flyer scheme, and you can sign up on airmauritius.com.
Kestrelflyer has Silver and Gold tiers. Members earn miles on Air Mauritius flights and with partners and use them for award flights and upgrades.
Kestrelflyer is the frequent flyer programme, with Silver and Gold tiers above the basic level. Members earn miles on Air Mauritius flights and use them for award tickets and upgrades.
Baggage allowance
On Air Mauritius, the bag allowance follows your fare type, cabin and route, and the exact figure is printed on your MK e-ticket.
Checked baggage
On your e-ticket
Cabin baggage
Set by your fare
Extra bags
Add online before you fly
Power banks
Cabin bag only
Air Mauritius sets the allowance by cabin and route, and long-haul flights differ from the short regional ATR flights. Your e-ticket shows the figure for each flight.
Pro tip: if your trip includes a regional ATR flight after a long-haul flight, check that leg's allowance before you pack.
Travel day
Online Check-in
Here is the order to follow for an MK flight: check in, sort your documents, meet the airport deadline and drop your bags.
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Step 1
Check in online
Online check-in for MK flights is on the official Air Mauritius website. You need the MK booking reference or e-ticket number and the passenger’s surname.
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Step 2
Prepare your documents
Before leaving for the airport, check that your passport is valid and that you hold any visa or entry document needed at the other end of your Air Mauritius flight. Domestic MK passengers should bring a photo ID the airline accepts.
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Step 3
Arrive early
Get to the airport with time for Air Mauritius check-in, bag drop and security. The airline sets a deadline for each airport, shown in your booking, and late arrivals can lose their seat.
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Step 4
Drop your bags
At the airport, take your bags to the Air Mauritius bag-drop point. Collect a printed MK boarding pass there if you have not saved one to your phone.
Air Mauritius counter
Ready to check in?
Check in and manage your booking on the official Air Mauritius website.
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Cheap tickets
Air Mauritius fares out of Mauritius move with the season and the fare brand. These habits help keep the price down.
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Look across the week
Compare a full week of Air Mauritius departures; midweek days are often priced below Fridays and Sundays.
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Avoid peak holiday dates
Fares to Mauritius rise in the European winter holidays and around Christmas and New Year. Book early for those dates.
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Compare Air Mauritius fare types
Look at the next Air Mauritius fare up: if it bundles a hold bag or easier changes, it may beat the basic fare plus extras.
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Don’t leave busy routes late
Last-minute MK seats on popular routes tend to cost more. Book a few weeks out when an Air Mauritius route is busy.
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Join Kestrelflyer
Join Kestrelflyer before your first Air Mauritius flight so the trip earns points from day one.
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MK is the IATA code you see on tickets and departure boards. MAU is the ICAO code used in air traffic control, and pilots use the radio callsign AIR MAURITIUS.
Its main hub is Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU) in Mauritius, and its head office is in Port Louis, Mauritius.
Yes, the Vanilla Alliance, a regional group of Indian Ocean airlines set up in 2015 to improve connections between the islands.
Eight Airbus wide-bodies, four A350-900s and four A330s, fly the long-haul routes, and four ATR 72 turboprops handle the short island hops (August 2025 figures).
Yes, it is called Kestrelflyer. Add your Kestrelflyer number when you book so the miles from each flight reach your account automatically.
Look at your e-ticket or Manage Booking on airmauritius.com. The figure depends on your MK route, cabin and fare type.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Everything travellers ask before flying Air Mauritius.
Last reviewed on 10 October 2026 against airmauritius.com and published airline records.
General
Air Mauritius operates from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport in the south of Mauritius. Most of its long-haul and regional flights start or end there, so it is the connection point for trips between Europe, Africa, Asia and the Indian Ocean islands.
On its long-haul Airbus flights Air Mauritius offers Business class and Economy class. Regional flights on ATR turboprops are normally a single Economy cabin. Check the seat map shown during booking to see which cabins are available on your specific flight.
The airline's frequent flyer programme is called Kestrelflyer. Members earn miles on eligible Air Mauritius flights and can redeem them for award travel and other benefits. Higher tiers such as Silver and Gold add extra privileges for frequent travellers.
Allowances vary by fare type, cabin and route, so there is no single rule for every ticket. Check the baggage allowance shown in your booking or on the baggage page of airmauritius.com before you fly, and buy any extra bags in advance if you need them.
The Government of Mauritius, Air France and BOAC founded Air Mauritius on 14 June 1967, each with 27.5%, and Rogers and Co held the rest.
Yes. Air Mauritius entered voluntary administration in April 2020 and came out of it in mid-2021.
The Vanilla Alliance is a grouping of Indian Ocean airlines formed in September 2015 by Air Mauritius, Air Austral, Air Madagascar, Air Seychelles and Int'Air Îles.
Yes. Air Mauritius operates two Bell 206 helicopters for tours.
Contact Air Mauritius through its official website, airmauritius.com.
Getting there
Only the regional Vanilla Alliance, alongside Air Austral and Air Seychelles. For journeys beyond its own network, codeshares with airlines such as Emirates and Singapore Airlines are what widen your options.
Air Mauritius uses the IATA code MK and the ICAO code MAU. Its radio callsign is AIR MAURITIUS.
Check in on airmauritius.com. The Check-in section of this guide walks through it in 4 steps.
Booking
Twelve as of August 2025: four A350-900s, two A330-900s, two A330-200s, two ATR 72-500s and two ATR 72-600s, with four more on order.
Air Mauritius flies to 14 destinations. They are listed by region, with fares and route guides where we have them, in the destinations section of this page.
Prices & payment
This guide has 5 money-saving tips for Air Mauritius, from "look across the week" to "join Kestrelflyer".