Cheap flights from Antananarivo (TNR)

Madagascar's main international gateway, 16 km from Antananarivo

Ivato International Airport lies about 16 km northwest of Antananarivo and is Madagascar's busiest airport and primary international gateway. It is the hub of Madagascar Airlines and hosts long-haul service from Air France, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Air Mauritius. Key links include Paris, Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Istanbul, Mauritius, and Reunion, plus the full domestic Madagascar network.

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Major carriers: Madagascar Airlines, Air France, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly long-haul from Antananarivo?
Air France operates direct flights to Paris CDG, while Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, and Turkish Airlines connect TNR via Nairobi, Addis Ababa, and Istanbul respectively. Air Mauritius links Madagascar with Mauritius and Reunion. Flightmussy's 12-month heatmap surfaces the cheapest weeks across all of these carriers on a single page.
How far is Ivato Airport from Antananarivo city center?
Ivato sits roughly 16 km northwest of central Antananarivo, with taxi transfers typically taking 30-60 minutes depending on traffic. Shared shuttle services and hotel pickups are also available. Flightmussy is free with no signup, and shows long-haul fare trends so you can time arrivals around the dry-season July-October peak.
What is the IATA code for Antananarivo?
Antananarivo's airport code is TNR, used for Ivato International Airport. The city itself is sometimes abbreviated as Tana. When booking, always use TNR to ensure accurate results. Flightmussy accepts IATA codes directly and reveals 12 months of fare data per route, including LCC and flag-carrier pricing Google Flights tends to compress.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Antananarivo?
Long-haul fares from TNR are usually lowest in February-March and again in May, avoiding the July-October dry-season peak and the December holiday spike. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap visualises these swings clearly, so you can spot the cheapest week without clicking through individual dates or signing up for an account.

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