3 direct services weekly between London (Heathrow) and Mauritius on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and 3 direct flights returning from Mauritius to London (Heathrow) on Thursday evening, Saturday Morning and Saturday evening.
British Airways offers three non-stop flights a week to Mauritius (Mon, Thu and Sat) from London Gatwick on Boeing 777 aircraft with a flight time of around 12 hours.
Mauritius has depth of character to go with its good looks. Its rugged interior, fascinating towns and intriguing cultural and culinary mix combine to make this so much more than just a world-class beach destination.
Mauritius can be very expensive if you stick to the hotels, especially 4 star upwards. Supermarket prices are the same as here, and rising with oil prices, so even basics are not as cheap as they were. A lot of people on the forum complain about the rip off prices in euros that hotels charge, and they are right.
Direct flights to Mauritius from the UK take 12 hours and with a three-hour time difference, holidays are jet-lag free. There are many fantastic twin centre options you can use for a trip to Mauritius.
British Airways and TUI both fly direct from London Gatwick (LGW) to Mauritius, while Air Mauritius flies direct from London Heathrow (LHR) with a flight time of just under 12 hours.
“We are proud to begin daily operations to London Gatwick from 29 October. This strategic move allows Air Mauritius to meet increasing demand on this historical route while using its most environmentally friendly types of aircraft, such as the Airbus A350-900 and the A330-900 neo.
However, the most agreeable times to visit the island are from April to June and from September to December to avoid the peak of summer and winter, the only two seasons in Mauritius. Summer in Mauritius lasts from October to April, no spring unlike Europe, with sunlight from 5:30 am to 7 pm at the peak of the season.
The ideal way to experience the island's culture, natural beauty, and magnificent beaches in Mauritius should be done so safely and without fuss. To ensure a well-rounded journey, it is recommended that travelers stay on the island for at least 7 days and 6 nights, with time set out for both sightseeing and relaxing.
The best side of Mauritius however has to be the West coast, purely for the variety it offers in terms of culture (Port Louis), Exploration and natural wonders (Le Morne Brabant) and arguably the island's most popular resort; Fliq en Flaq.