An island located in the Indian ocean, the primary mode of transport to Madagascar is by air, and in recent times, the frequency of direct flights from select locations have increased significantly. Direct flights are available from well-known places such as Paris, Mauritius, Johannesburg, and Istanbul. When you book a safari package, make sure it also includes a flight itinerary and transportation to get around in Madagascar.
| Airlines | Flight source -> Flight destination | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Air France | Paris to Antananarivo | 5 flights a week |
| Air Mauritius | Mauritius To Antananarivo | 6 times a week |
| Air Seychelles | Mahé, Seychelles to Antananarivo | 2 times a week |
| Ethiopian Airlines | Addis Ababa to Nosy Be, Addis Ababa to Antananarivo | 4 times a week |
| Kenya Airways | Nairobi to Antananarivo | 2 flights a day |
| South African Airlink | Johannesburg to Antananarivo Johannesburg to Nosy Be | Everyday 2 flights per week |
| Turkish Airlines | Istanbul to Antananarivo | 4 times a week |
Despite the number of flights increasing to Madagascar, direct flights are often only a few times a week. We have listed some of the destinations that offer direct flights to Madagascar plus the frequency.
Also, Air Madagascar provides direct flights from Marseille, Thailand, Guangzhou, Johannesburg, and the Indian Ocean Islands to Madagascar. These flights usually connect to Antananarivo airport in Madagascar.
Numerous airlines offer connecting flights from countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The prices for each differ based on their currency. An estimate for a round trip is around 500-1000 US dollars, depending on the county or city you choose to travel from.
It’s likely that as s soon as you arrive, you’ll meet up with your tour guide arranged by your safari tour agency. More often than not, they have arranged transportation for your entire stay in Madagascar. Although the majority of safari agencies arrange for transportation, some don’t, in which case, you can travel through Madagascar by public/private transportation.
Apart from direct flights, cruise ships from neighbouring islands often stop at Madagascar. December to January is the cruise season when reputed cruise ship operators take visitors to Madagascar on small vessels.
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