Airport
Ivato International Airport (TNR)
Ivato International Airport is the main gateway to Antananarivo and the wider island of Madagascar, with connections to destinations such as Nosy Be, Toamasina and Fort Dauphin. Compare transfer options to the city centre and nearby regions, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Ivato International Airport
Ivato International Airport is the main international airport serving Antananarivo and the wider island of Madagascar. Located approximately 16 km northwest of the city centre, it handles international arrivals and departures and acts as the principal hub for domestic flights across the country. The airport has two passenger terminals: a modern international terminal opened in December 2021 and a separate domestic terminal that has been upgraded with additional seating, boarding gates and passenger facilities. Domestic carriers such as Tsaradia connect Antananarivo with destinations including Nosy Be, Toamasina, Fort Dauphin and Île Sainte-Marie. Passengers can reach the city by taxi, pre-arranged hotel transfers, private transfers, chauffeur services or rental cars, with the journey typically taking around 30–45 minutes in normal traffic and longer during peak hours. With restaurants, cafés, shops, lounges, ATMs and onward travel options, the airport serves as the primary entry point for visitors arriving in Madagascar.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Ivato International Airport has two passenger terminals: an international terminal and a separate domestic terminal. The international terminal, opened in December 2021, handles flights from outside Madagascar, while the domestic terminal serves internal routes operated by carriers such as Tsaradia.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Ivato International Airport
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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