Airport: The New Terminal, A Jewel Of Rs 9 billion

This new airport infrastructure extends over an area of 56,900 square meters. It will accommodate up to 4.5 million passengers per year.
With the shift of operations to the new terminal next ten days, the existing terminal will be temporarily closed for renovations . In the future, the two terminals will be connected , and they will offer a total of eight boarding bridges .
Imposing and modern , the new terminal has 54 check-in counters , 26 immigration positions starting 10 checkpoints , a boarding room, a luggage delivery , duty free shops, two lounges and a dining area of 700 m2.
Are also available in the new luxury space 36 immigration control posts , 12 health posts control , eight positions of transit , an Air Mauritius lounge and another company Airport Terminal Operations Ltd. .
4.5 million passengers per year
The new terminal of the SSR International Airport will offer passengers more space , more services , more safety and comfort . This mega project is materialized after three years of work. Its main purpose is to enable the country to continue on the path of modernization and economic progress .
In 2012, at least 2.5 million passengers passed through the airport in Plaisance . The authorities expect a gradual increase in this figure because the government is addressing new tourism markets. Thus, the new terminal will accommodate up to 4.5 million passengers per year.
Upon arrival, either from the output level of the plane , a corridor along the frontage and access by elevators and escalators to level 2 which will carry out checks on immigration and health . This space , with an area of ??2591 square meters, has 36 stations and immigration control , 12 health posts and 8 control transit positions. The baggage room , with an area of 6242 m2, has six carpet.
If now , the majority of operations are performed manually , this will not be the case in a few days with the introduction of automated systems. In addition, the arrival area provides access to the outside on an esplanade .
Regarding the starting area , it has 54 counters and 26 immigration positions. The departure lounge of 4415 m2, includes shops duty , two lounges and a food court.