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Among airlines operating London Gatwick Airport to Port Louis flights:

• British Airways: offers extra legroom

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between London Gatwick Airport and Port Louis. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Air Mauritius
• British Airways

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Port Louis usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. (MRU).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Mauritius: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Port Louis:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $798 round-trip via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared to $1,113 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $44–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Mauritius. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777 variants.

One-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Port Louis most commonly connect through:

• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 80% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) - 1% of one-stop connections

Dubai Intl (DXB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the London Gatwick Airport to Port Louis route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,031 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $1,110, a difference of $79. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London Gatwick Airport to Port Louis route, 27% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 50 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on London Gatwick Airport to Port Louis flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Gatwick Airport to Port Louis:

• Earliest: departs at 4:00 pm and lands at 3:50 am
• Latest: departs at 9:00 pm and lands at 8:50 am.

The flight takes about 11h 50m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 2% below the route average of $1,081. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A nonstop flight from London Gatwick Airport to Port Louis takes 11h 50m, covering 6,053 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Port Louis are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $763.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 19m, compared with 16h 00m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 17h 01m via Istanbul (IST).

Port Louis is 3 hours ahead of London Gatwick Airport (Mauritius Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. Airport (MRU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• MauriConnect
• Autorent Mauritius
• Movis
• Splash Car Holiday
• IDrive Rent-A-Car

Round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to Port Louis range from $929 to $1,285, with an average of $1,081 over the past 12 months. Anything below $929 counts as a good deal.