Select your outward journey date
Select your return journey date

Mayotte Practical information Mayotte

 
 
Area : 145  sq.mi - Population 208783 hab.
Mayotte

Our expert Mayotte

map

map Mayotte

Weather

Practical information Mayotte

superficie

Area

145  sq.mi
vol

Flights

12 hours, with a connection in Saint-Denis in la Réunion. Mayotte is 5,200 mi from London.
decallage horaire

Jet Lag

population

Population

208783 hab.
aeroports proche

Airports

Dzaoudzi-Pamandzi international airport is on Petite Terre, 3 miles from Dzaoudzi and 5 miles from Mamoudzou. If you want to go to Dzaoudzi, the only way is by taxi. The fare will cost you £1 week days and £1.50 on Sundays and bank holidays. If you want to got to Mamoudzou however, you will have to take a ferry to Grande Terre. The crossing costs £1 per person and £16 per vehicle.
securite

Security

Thefts do not often happen but avoid keeping valuables on show, and do not leave your things unattended on the beach.
langue

Languages

French is the official language. Shimaroe and Shibushi are also spoken.
formalites

Requirements

For European citizens, a valid passport is sufficient.
religion

Religion

90% Muslim.
monnaie

Currency

The currency is the Euro, which consists of 100 Cents. There are ATM machines in Mamoudzou, Dzaoudzi, Labattoir and Pamandzi only, but some hotels and restaurants do accept credit cards (Visa and MasterCard). However, cheques in pounds issued by a British bank are rarely accepted. Bring travellers cheques in Euros and make sure you have enough cash on you. Banks are open during the week from 8:00am to 4:00pm.
transports

Local transportation

To get around at low cost, take the bush-taxis. You will pay £4 whatever the distance, but you will only set off when the taxi is full. If you are willing to rent a car, think about reserving in advance because there are few car rental companies and the amount of cars is limited. The quality of the roads is good, but it is recommended not to drive faster than 25 mph, even out in the bush, because obstacles can spring up at any time.
sante

Health

No particular vaccine is required. However, be sure to be up to date with your current vaccinations, and have antimalaria treatment. Only drink sterilised or bottled water.
electricite

Electricity

Voltage is 220 V.
frequentation

Flood of tourists

In 2004, Mayotte received 32,000 visitors. Travellers mostly come from Reunion (18,240) as well as the holiday-makers from France (8,000).
taxe

Taxes and tips

There is no VAT in Mayotte. People do not usually tip here either.
telephone

Telephone

To call Mayotte from the UK, dial 02 69 + number you are trying to reach.
From Mayotte to the UK, 00 44 + number you are trying to reach without the initial 0.