Airport
Amborovy Airport (MJN)
Amborovy Airport is the main air gateway to Mahajanga, the Boeny region and Madagascar's northwest coast. Compare transfer options to the city centre, nearby coastal areas and onward destinations across the region.
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About Amborovy Airport
Amborovy Airport, also known as Philibert Tsiranana Airport, serves Mahajanga and the Boeny region in northwestern Madagascar. It is the main air gateway for the city and nearby coastal and regional destinations, handling both domestic flights and a limited number of international services.
Located about 8 km northeast of the city centre, the airport has a single passenger terminal and one asphalt runway of approximately 2,200 metres. The compact layout keeps check-in, security, arrivals and basic passenger facilities within easy reach.
Domestic connections link Mahajanga with the capital Antananarivo, while regional international services connect the city with destinations such as Comoros and Mayotte. Taxis and private transfers provide the main onward travel options into the city.
Despite its modest size, the airport functions as an important gateway for visitors and business travelers heading to Mahajanga and Madagascar's northwest coast, with basic amenities and straightforward access to the region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Amborovy Airport operates a single passenger terminal that handles both domestic and limited international flights. Check-in, arrivals and basic passenger services are concentrated in one terminal building, served by a single 2,200-metre runway.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Amborovy Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Amborovy Airport to hotels, the Mahajanga city centre and coastal or regional destinations in northwestern Madagascar.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, tours or journeys around Mahajanga.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Amborovy Airport for independent travel around Mahajanga and onward trips along the northwest coast.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups traveling between the airport, Mahajanga hotels, event venues and other destinations.
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