A lagoon in six shades of blue, sugar cane right down to the sand and 29°C at the start of December.
Saudia flies from Barcelona to Mauritius from €525 return, with a stop in Jeddah each way. It is one specific trip, from 26 November to 7 December 2026, and the fare includes a checked bag.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Barcelona, Spain
- To: Mauritius
- Airline: Saudia
- Stops: 1 stop in Jeddah
- Price: €525 return
- When: November - December 2026
Example dates:
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You leave Barcelona at 15:35, stop for 8h30 in Jeddah and land in Mauritius at 15:35 the next day. The flight home leaves at 17:35, stops for 10 hours in Jeddah and lands in Barcelona at 14:05 the next day. Kayak shows a cabin bag and a checked bag on this fare. Other dates around this one cost €651 or more.
💰 How far does your money go?
A menú del día in Barcelona now costs €15-16. In Mauritius, a dholl puri from a street stall costs about €1, a plate of curry at a local restaurant about €5 and a cold Phoenix beer about €3, about the same as a caña on a Barcelona terrace. A local bus ride costs under €1.
☀️ The Weather
Late November and early December are the start of summer in Mauritius. Expect highs of 28-30°C, nights around 22°C and a sea at about 26°C. Showers are possible, usually short, and the cyclone season only really starts in January.
🏨 Where to Stay
Stay in the north, around Grand Baie, for beaches, restaurants and boat trips.
Maison Du Nord · 9.4/10 · From €93/night
A small, friendly guesthouse in the north, one of the best rated on the island.
Voile Bleue Boutique Hotel · 9.1/10 · From €184/night
A boutique hotel at Trou aux Biches, a short walk from one of the best beaches in Mauritius.
Riu Palace Mauritius · 8.7/10 · From €363/night
An adults-only, all-inclusive resort in the south-west, on the beach.
⏱️ Making the most of your layover in Jeddah
The stops in Jeddah are long: 8h30 on the way out and 10 hours on the way back. To leave the airport you need a Saudi visa. Spanish and other EU passport holders can apply for an e-visa online, and Saudia also offers a stopover visa, but check the rules before you fly. The old town of Al-Balad is about 30 minutes from the airport by taxi. Be back at least 3 hours before your next flight.
Jeddah layover tour: A sightseeing tour with airport pick-up, planned around your connection.
Al-Balad old town tour: Coral-stone houses with carved wooden balconies in Jeddah's UNESCO-listed old town, with a guide.
If you'd rather rest:
Best Western Plus Jeddah Hotel Madinah Road · 9.1/10 · From €95/night
About 3 km from the airport, for a proper rest between flights.
Crowne Plaza Jeddah Al Salam · 9.4/10 · From €162/night
A more comfortable option, also about 3 km from the airport.
🎯 What to Do
Mauritius is about the lagoon, but the interior is worth a day too.
Île aux Cerfs by catamaran: A day sailing to the island off the east coast, with lunch, swimming and the lagoon.
Chamarel and the south-west: The Seven Coloured Earths, the Chamarel waterfall and the views over Le Morne.
Dolphin watching: An early boat trip off the west coast to see and swim near wild dolphins.
Underwater waterfall by seaplane: A flight over Le Morne to see the famous illusion of a waterfall under the sea.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
From Mauritius, other Indian Ocean islands are close.
Réunion: Volcanoes and hiking on a French island, about 45 minutes by air. Search flights
Rodrigues: A quiet, rural Mauritian island with a huge lagoon, about 1h30 by air. Search flights
€525 return from Barcelona to Mauritius, with a checked bag. There is only one date at this price, so check it now.
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