How to get from TNR to Antananarivo
| Option | Cost | Journey time |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi-be (shared minibus) | MGA 1,000 | 40 min |
| Taxi (negotiate fixed fare) | MGA 70,000–100,000 | 30 min |
| Hotel transfer (book ahead) | USD 25–35 | 30 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 pickDriver 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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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 1,000 — 40 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.