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Ivato International Airport to Antananarivo City Center

Every transport option from TNR — cost, journey time, and which one to pick. Updated for 2026 travellers arriving in Madagascar.

Airport
TNR
Country
Madagascar
Fastest
40 min
Cheapest
MGA 1,000

How to get from TNR to Antananarivo

OptionCostJourney time
Taxi-be (shared minibus)MGA 1,00040 min
Taxi (negotiate fixed fare)MGA 70,000–100,00030 min
Hotel transfer (book ahead)USD 25–3530 min

TNR is 15km from centre — but traffic in Tana is brutal. Allow 60-90 min in rush. For under 5-hour layovers: stay airside. For 6+ hours: Rova + Avenue de l'Indépendance. Cash economy — bring USD or EUR. Avoid walking at night.

Skip the queue — pre-book an arrival transfer

A fixed-price transfer meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. No haggling, no cash, no scam risk after a long flight into TNR.

Getting out of Antananarivo (TNR)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Where to stay near Antananarivo

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Common questions

How much does a taxi from Ivato International Airport to Antananarivo cost?

MGA 1,000 — expect the higher end during rush hour or bad weather. Pre-book a fixed-price transfer if you want price certainty.

What's the cheapest way from TNR to Antananarivo?

Taxi-be (shared minibus) at MGA 1,00040 min to central Antananarivo.

Do I need to buy a visa on arrival in Madagascar?

Visa-on-arrival USD 35 (30 days) for most Western nationalities. E-visa via evisa-madagascar.gov.mg recommended (USD 37). Yellow fever certificate required if from endemic country. Return ticket essential.