Antananarivo travel guide

Antananarivo Tourism | Antananarivo Guide

You're Going to Love Antananarivo

With 1,39 million inhabitants, Antananarivo is the most populous city in Madagascar. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Antananarivo has to offer.

When to visit Antananarivo

Antananarivo in October
Estimated hotel price
€97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Antananarivo in October
Estimated hotel price
€97
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Antananarivo in January, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 10 °C, with an average temperature of 15 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 280 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Antananarivo, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Antananarivo

Plane

When flying to Antananarivo, you’ll arrive at Antananarivo (TNR), which is located 13 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Antananarivo from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 23h 05m.

Plane

When flying to Antananarivo, you’ll arrive at Antananarivo (TNR), which is located 13 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Antananarivo from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 23h 05m.

Airports near Antananarivo

Airlines serving Antananarivo

KLM
Good (857 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,600 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (398 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (154 reviews)
Air Mauritius
Good (17 reviews)
Corsair
Excellent (15 reviews)
Air Austral
Good (13 reviews)
Air Madagascar
Excellent (8 reviews)
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Where to stay in Antananarivo

From 5-star hotels such as the Carlton Madagascar to great affordable options like the Hotel Brajas, Antananarivo offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €38 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €83 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Antananarivo

Most booked hotels in Antananarivo

Le Louvre Hôtel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€69+
Hôtel Colbert - Spa & Casino
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
€69+

Hiring a car in Antananarivo

The most frequently booked car type in Antananarivo is Intermediate (Suzuki Vitara or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 33% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

The most frequently booked car type in Antananarivo is Intermediate (Suzuki Vitara or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 33% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.