๐ฒ๐ฌ Antananarivo, Madagascar
Ivato International Airport features a modern 17,500mยฒ international terminal that opened in December 2021, alongside a domestic terminal. The new international terminal can handle 1.5 million passengers annually with advanced facilities including jet bridges, e-gates, digital passenger information displays, and improved baggage handling systems.
Terminal facilities include restaurants and cafรฉs, duty-free shops, currency exchange, ATMs, nursery room, and multiple lounges including the Air Madagascar Business Class Lounge and Primeclass Lounge. Both terminals offer shower facilities and comprehensive passenger amenities.
The airport serves as Madagascar's primary gateway with connections to over 20 international destinations and handles approximately 1.1 million passengers annually as of 2024. Clear separation between international and domestic flows with efficient security and immigration processing.
Allow extra time for connections during rainy season (November-April) when cyclones and flooding frequently cause flight delays and cancellations, with short-notice disruptions common. Immigration processing for international arrivals can take up to one hour depending on concurrent flight arrivals, so plan generous connection buffers especially during peak evening arrival times. Visa-on-arrival service is available for stays under 90 days with 35 EUR fee for 30-day visas, but have exact documentation ready including proof of onward travel to speed processing.
The modern 17,500mยฒ international terminal opened in 2021 offers efficient connections with the domestic terminal via short transfer within the single-campus design. Currency exchange and ATM services are available, but expect delays during busy periods - consider bringing some Malagasy Ariary for immediate needs. Air Madagascar Business Class Lounge and Primeclass Lounge provide comfortable waiting areas during extended layovers with shower facilities available in both terminals.
Customs procedures require declaration of foreign currency exceeding 10,000,000 Ariary and standard duty-free limits of 2 liters alcohol and 2 cartons cigarettes. Ground transportation to Antananarivo city center 16km away includes taxis and rental cars, but advance booking recommended as services can be limited. Flight delays are frequent due to weather and operational constraints, so maintain flexible schedules and consider travel insurance for Madagascar's challenging aviation environment.
โข Evening peaks can be busy; arrive early for outbound connections.
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โข Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.
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Minimum domestic connection:
45 minutes
International connections:
90 minutes
Interline transfers:
120 minutes
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Last updated: April 2026 | Data Source: IATA and other airline sites and resources