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The island’s only airport, in the east, about 40 minutes by road from Ambatoloaka; its 2,190-metre runway handles domestic and international flights.
Madagascar’s main gateway, linked to Paris by Air France and Corsair, with onward Madagascar Airlines flights to Nosy Be.
A handy stopover with Air Austral, which connects its flights from Paris-Charles de Gaulle with the direct route to Nosy Be.
The Réunion-based airline links Saint-Denis with Nosy Be and sells Paris–Nosy Be tickets with a connection in Réunion.
Official websiteair-austral.com→The national carrier operates the domestic route between Antananarivo and Nosy Be, connecting with long-haul flights arriving at Ivato.
Official websitemadagascarairlines.com→It serves Nosy Be from its Addis Ababa hub, a one-stop option for travellers coming from Europe and beyond.
Official websiteethiopianairlines.com→The tourist visa is available at evisamada.gov.mg or at the airport counter; your passport must be valid six months after arrival.
Taxis and hotel transfers meet incoming flights; allow 30 to 45 minutes to Ambatoloaka and agree the fare before setting off.
From Diego-Suarez or Ambanja, speedboats cross from Ankify to Hell-Ville; choose a boat with life jackets and avoid late crossings.