Ivato International Airport
Ivato International Airport is the main airport of Madagascar, located about 16km from the centre of Antananarivo. Ivato connects with major flight routes in Europe, Asia and Africa.
Ivato's international and domestic terminal are located next to each within two inter-connected buildings. Scheduled domestic flights to most major Madagascar Airports are served by Air Madagascar. Additionally, various small airstrips exists around the country which are not served by Air Madagascar but which may be offer landing possibility using small private air charters, such as STA.
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Visa
A visa can be obtained directly on arrival at Ivato International Aiport.
Money exchange and Internet access
While several currency exchange services can be found in the international terminal, opposite the terminal and across the parking lot is Travel Exchange. Compared to other currency exchange services, major banks included, Travel Exchange consistently offered a slightly better exchange rate for Ariary in 2010 through 2014. The Aerocyber internet access point can be found next door.
Restaurants
Good food can be found in both the domestic and International terminal but not inside the flight departure area after check-in. Alternatively, an outdoors restaurant can be found opposite the parking lot, close to the petrol station, as well as a restaurant and cafe directly at the petrol station. For those with three or more hours to spare between connecting flights, a visit to the Croc Farm in a park on the other side of the runway is recommended. There is a good restaurant with crocodile burgers on the menu. A taxi takes about 10-15 minutes each way. A highly recommended lunch and dinner restaurant about 4km from Ivato direction Tana is Mo Café (opposite Gastro Pizza).
Local area map
Accommodation
Local attractions
Transport to/from the airport
- ADEMA shuttle bus - leaves to/from Antananarivo to coincide with all local and International flight departures and arrivals. Good seating/luggage space. The best value and safest travel option.
- Local bus - Taxi-brousse leaves from outside the airport area. The lowest price and slowest option, stopping in many places until finally reaching a central market place in the capital, not recommended for late night arrivals while carrying luggage and other valuables!
- Taxi - the quickest but priciest option.