Mauritius grows with Emirates
Mauritius consolidates its position among the most sought-after destinations in the Indian Ocean thanks to the contribution of Emirates, a strategic partner of the island since 2002. From 2022 to 2025, the airline transported over one million visitors to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU), accounting for more than 20% of the overall tourist arrivals recorded in the period.
A result that has supported the entire local tourism supply chain - hotels, restaurants, tour operators - generating employment and widespread economic benefits.
Record arrivals in 2025
According to official data, Mauritius welcomed 1,436,250 visitors in 2025, an increase of 3.9% compared to 2024. Emirates recorded even more marked growth, with a 5.7% increase in passengers transported to the island compared to the previous year.
In 2025 alone, the company brought nearly 309,000 tourists to Mauritius, mainly from the United Kingdom, Germany, Russia, France, Italy, Belgium, Poland, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. At the same time, high-potential leisure markets such as the United States, China, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have been developed.
Compared to 2022, when 207,000 arrivals were carried by Emirates, the increase in 2025 was 50%, confirming the carrier's central role in the post-pandemic recovery.
Three flights a day and over 10,500 weekly seats
Since December 2025, Emirates has been operating three daily flights between Dubai and Mauritius:
- 2 flights with Airbus A380,
- 1 flight with Boeing 777.
The total capacity reaches around 10,500 seats per week, ensuring a wide availability of connections to the island from a global network of over 150 destinations, expanded to more than 1,700 offline points thanks to airline partners.
Emirates is also:
- the only airline to serve Mauritius with the Airbus A380,
- the only one to offer First Class on the route.
New Boeing 777 with Premium Economy
Starting March 29, flights EK709 and EK710 will be operated with the modernized Boeing 777 , which introduces Premium Economy and further onboard enhancements, elevating the travel experience on the Mauritius–Dubai route.
Mauritius in the global spotlight
Through Emirates Holidays, the Group's tour operator division, Mauritius is promoted with dedicated packages in the main markets – the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Germany, Denmark, Saudi Arabia and Sweden – with tailor-made proposals for couples, families and honeymooners.
In 2025, the new Emirates Experiential Travel Store was also inaugurated in Port-Louis, offering personalized assistance and travel planning support.
Strong growth in demand
According to the latest Summer 2025 Travel Trends report, searches for flights to Mauritius have increased by 41%, making the island the second most sought-after destination in the Emirates network, just behind Vietnam.
For European passengers, including Italians, the combination of frequent flight connections via Dubai, ample capacity and new on-board products with Emirates and cements Mauritius as an easily accessible destination all year round, with high service standards and efficient global connections.
