It's actually very easy!

 

Fly to Mauritius by plane to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (SSR) International Airport. 

Board a yacht and sail to St Brandon.

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Sailing to St Brandon Atoll

• Depart from La Balise marina and sail off into the sunset.

• Its a full day and nights sail to the atoll. 

• So you can fish enroute, or relax and recharge your batteries, read a book, eat, drink, play music and just enjoy cruising on the Indian Ocean

 

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Flights to Mauritius

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Here’s how to fly to Mauritius (MRU – Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport) from each of the listed regions. Note that routes may be seasonal or subject to change, but this gives a general idea based on major carriers and typical hubs:
 

Europe

Mauritius is very well connected to Europe.

Direct Flights:

• France (Paris CDG/ORY): Air Mauritius, Corsair, Air France

• UK (London Gatwick): British Airways (seasonal), Air Mauritius

• Germany (Frankfurt/Munich): Condor (seasonal), Lufthansa

• Switzerland (Zurich): Edelweiss Air

• Italy (Milan): Neos (seasonal)

Connections:

• Via Dubai (Emirates), Doha (Qatar Airways), Istanbul (Turkish Airlines), or Paris (Air France)
   

North America

There are no direct flights from North America to Mauritius.

Best Options (1-stop):

• Via Europe: Connect through Paris, London, Frankfurt, or Zurich

• Via the Middle East:

  • Emirates via Dubai

  • Qatar Airways via Doha

  • Turkish Airlines via Istanbul

Cities like New York, Toronto, Montreal, Los Angeles, and Miami are well served with connections to these hubs.

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South America

No direct flights. Most efficient connections are through Europe, the Middle East, or Africa.

Best Options:

• Via Europe: From São Paulo, Buenos Aires, or Santiago to Paris/London/Frankfurt, then onward to Mauritius

• Via Africa: Some flights via Johannesburg (Airlink/South African Airways + Air Mauritius)

• Via Middle East: Emirates from São Paulo via Dubai to Mauritius
   

Asia

Well connected depending on the country.

Direct Flights:

• India (Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore): Air Mauritius, Vistara

• China (Shanghai/Beijing): Air Mauritius (resuming post-COVID)

• Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur): AirAsia (seasonal/limited)

Connections:

• Via Middle East hubs (Emirates, Qatar Airways)

• Via Singapore (Singapore Airlines + Air Mauritius codeshare)
   

Australia

Direct Flights:

• Perth: Air Mauritius (shortest route)

• Melbourne/Sydney: Usually 1-stop via Perth, Dubai, or Singapore

Best Options:

• Via Dubai: Emirates

• Via Singapore: Singapore Airlines + Air Mauritius

• Via Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia Airlines + Air Mauritius
   

New Zealand

No direct flights.

Best Options:

• Via Australia (Perth/Sydney/Melbourne)

• Via Asia: Singapore Airlines via Singapore

• Via Middle East: Emirates via Dubai (from Auckland or Christchurch)
   

South Africa

Direct Flights:

• Johannesburg: Air Mauritius (daily), South African Airways, FlySafair (newer)

• Cape Town/Durban: Occasionally seasonal or via Johannesburg

Flight time from Johannesburg is ~4 hours.