Madagascar is an outdoor lover’s paradise, with 5% of all the known species on the planet existing on this one island. Ancient baobab forests, jungles and sensational coastlines: this is a truly unique destination with landscapes unlike any other on the planet.

When to Book Flights to Madagascar

The best time to visit Madagascar depends on which part of this vast country you are visiting. The north is hot and humid and the south arid and dry. To the east it can get very wet at certain times of year, with January to March generally being the wettest. However, any time outside of the rainy period offers plenty of opportunity to explore.

How to Find the Best Flight Deals to Madagascar

Find a big choice of cheap flights to Madagascar with Expedia, then use the filters on the left side of the page to refine your search and find the most suitable flights. Choose your preferred airline to fly with, as well as your departure and arrival times.

Click the ‘Nearby airports’ button, under your departure and arrival details, and you might be able to find even more cheap flights to Madagascar. Or click the ‘Show flexible dates’ button to see if flying on a different day can also help you save.

UK Departures to Madagascar

There are regular departures to Madagascar from the UK.

These include:

• London to Antananarivo – 13 hours 35 minutes (no direct flights)
• London to Antsiranana – 14 hours (no direct flights)

Main Airports in Madagascar

Most international flights landing in Madagascar do so at Ivato Airport, around 14 miles to the north of the capital at Antananarivo. The airports at Antsiranana and Tamatave also handle a small selection of international flights.

Which Airlines Fly to Madagascar?

There is a small number of international carriers offering flights to and from Madagascar, these include:

• Air France
• Air Madagascar
• Turkish Airlines

How to Get to and Around Madagascar

In order to see more of the country and save huge amounts of time, flying around Madagascar is the best option. Roads between major cities are generally poor and very slow going with some of the harder to reach provinces almost inaccessible. However, internal flights can be a little unreliable so leave plenty of time and be prepared to wait. Really adventurous types can explore some parts of the country on a mountain bike or 4x4.

What Are the Must-sees in Madagascar?

The fortress palace at Rova is one of the most stunning sights in Madagascar, with its vast walls made from the whites of more than 16 million eggs.

But it’s the natural world that is the really big attraction in Madagascar. The national parks of Ankarafantsika and Andohahela are particularly beautiful and the Tsingy reserve is a Unesco World Heritage Site and the largest in the country.

Located on the west coast, 45 minutes north of Morondava, the Avenue of the Baobabs is perhaps the country’s most iconic natural wonder.

Tips and Tricks for Traveling in Madagascar

Visitors can buy either a 30, 60 or 90-day visa on arrival at the airport, with fees being found on the Madagascan government website. Visas are non-extendable beyond the 90-day period.