Port Louis airport fees: what you pay at MRU
Departing passengers pay Mauritius charges inside the ticket, set by the Civil Aviation Act. The passenger fee is US$60 for passengers 12 and over, or US$26 for journeys that started in Réunion, Madagascar, Seychelles or Comoros. Children 2 to 11 pay US$30 or US$13, and infants under 2 pay nothing. The passenger solidarity fee is US$1 in standard economy and up to US$100 in other cabins. IndiGo lists a separate passenger service charge of MUR 1,000, which we could not confirm officially.
Every charge at this airport
| Charge | Amount | Who pays | How it is paid | Set by | Collected by / goes to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger fee (HH) US$26 and US$13 for journeys that started in Réunion, Madagascar, Seychelles or Comoros. Exempt: transit under 24 hours on same aircraft or interline, crew on duty, heads of state, diplomats. 1,2 | US$60 (12 and over), US$30 (age 2 to 11), nil under 2 | Departing passengers | Inside the ticket | Government of Mauritius, Civil Aviation Act, Second Schedule | Airlines | In force |
| Passenger solidarity fee (JE) Non-economy passengers 12 and over pay US$100, or US$50 to Réunion, Madagascar, Seychelles or Comoros. Children 2 to 11 pay half. Paid into the Consolidated Fund. 1 | US$1 (standard economy), up to US$100 (other passengers) | Every departing passenger | Inside the ticket | Government of Mauritius, Civil Aviation Act, Third Schedule | Airlines | In force |
| Passenger service charge (MU) Airline page only. MUR 500 for Mauritian citizens aged 60 and over. 3 | MUR 1,000 | Departing passengers aged 12 and over | Inside the ticket | Not stated | Airlines | Unconfirmed |
| Terminal expansion fee (OV) Rate is set by regulation. Amount not found. 1,4 | Not published | Departing passengers | Inside the ticket | Government of Mauritius, Civil Aviation Act s. 8C | Airlines | Unconfirmed |
Evidence summary: 5 linked sources, 2 charges confirmed in force, 2 unconfirmed. Suspended and proposed charges are not treated as payable now.
How to pay
- All airport charges are included in your ticket price.
- Mauritian citizens aged 60 and over charged the full service charge can claim a refund from their airline.
What this page does not cover
This page does not cover visa fees and is not legal advice. Fees change: check the date above and your ticket receipt before you travel.
Common questions
How much is the Mauritius departure tax?
The passenger fee is US$60 for adults, or US$26 if your journey started in Réunion, Madagascar, Seychelles or Comoros. It is in your ticket.
Do infants pay the Mauritius passenger fee?
No. Children under 2 pay nothing under the Civil Aviation Act.
Is the Mauritius tourist fee paid at the airport?
No. The EUR 3 a night tourist fee from 1 October 2025 is collected by hotels and other accommodation.
Sources
- Mauritius Revenue Authority: Civil Aviation Act (consolidated, amended to 2024)
- TourMaG: Ile Maurice, la hausse de la taxe HH reportée au 14 février 2024 (2 February 2024)
- IndiGo: Tax application for Mauritius (undated)
- Cathay Pacific: Tax codes and abbreviations (last modified 28 September 2026)
- Mauritius Revenue Authority: Communiqué on tourist fee (11 September 2025)
Change log
- : Page published. Figures checked against the sources listed.