At 16 km north of the capital of Madagascar , the city of Antananarivo , Iwato airport is located, which is the largest and most loaded air hub of the country.
History of Iwato Airport
In 2010, a complete reconstruction of the "air gates" of the island was carried out. She pursued an important goal - to increase the size of the runway so that Iwato could take large airbuses. At the same time, a new building was erected, in which up to 2,500 people can now comfortably be accommodated. At the end of 2011, the main runway was extended by another 500 m.
In 2012, Iwato airport was temporarily closed due to the military riots in Madagascar.
Iwato Airport Activities
To date, the busiest airport of the island serves regular flights organized by 17 different airlines, as well as charter flights. Here planes landing domestic and international flights from 51 countries of the world land. The annual passenger turnover is 800 thousand people.
Carrier companies, which are constantly based on the territory of Iwato airport in Madagascar, are:
- Air Madagascar (Eyre Madagascar);
- Tiko Air (Tiko Air).
In addition to them, Air Austral, Air Mauritius, Turkish Airlines and other aircraft land here.
Iwato Airport Infrastructure
The process of registering passengers and baggage here can last several hours. That's why the following facilities were provided for the comfort of the airport Ivato Madagaskar visitors:
- waiting room for high comfort;
- restaurant and cafe;
- hotels with a wide list of services;
- post office;
- parking;
- car rental office;
- currency exchange point.
If the flight is delayed, passengers can visit the crocodile farm to eat a hamburger from the meat of these animals. It is 10 minutes from Iwato airport in Madagascar.
For the passage of registration, the passenger must have a passport and a ticket with him. If you have an electronic ticket, you need only a passport.
How do I get to Iwato Airport?
This air harbor is located almost in the heart of the island. Directly from the capital of Madagascar, Iwato airport is only 9.1 km away. These objects are interconnected by roads Rue Docteur Joseph Raseta and Lalana Dok. Joseph Raseta. To get from the airport to Antananarivo or back you can by car, transfer or taxi. The whole journey takes a maximum of 45 minutes.