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Travelling to Madagascar?

Everything you need for Madagascar, sorted before you land: data, visa, insurance and lounges.

TRIP FILE DATA

Nine out of ten living things in Madagascar exist nowhere else: the island broke off from Africa eighty million years ago and evolved alone. That is also the problem: the forest that holds all of it is going, and going fast.

REGION: Africa
CURRENCY: Malagasy AriaryMGA
CAPITAL: Antananarivo
PLUGS: Type C / E220 V
LANGUAGE: Malagasy · French
AREA: 587,041km²

Madagascar eSIMfrom€4.99Local network, live the moment you land. Delivered by email in seconds.See plans VIP lounges1 lounge across 1 airportfrom €40.00See lounges

Travel notes for Madagascar

MG / FIELD NOTES

OVERVIEW

The lay of the land

Madagascar is an island nation with no land borders: you arrive and leave by air or sea, and getting between islands is part of the trip. Plan connections with a little slack.

STAYING CONNECTED

Data the moment you land

The eSIM installs at home, on wifi, with no rush, and switches itself on when you land. Plans run from 1 GB to 10 GB, valid up to 30 days. It’s the difference between walking off the plane looking for a counter and walking off the plane ordering a car.

WHEN TO GO

Timing your trip

Summer in Madagascar runs December to February and winter June to August, the exact opposite of the north. The transition months usually hand you the best weather at the best price.

MONEY

Paying your way

Cash hasn’t died everywhere at the same speed: there are countries where a street stall won’t take it and others where cards are useless outside hotels. Find out which one you’re landing in before you land, not in the taxi queue.

ENTRY

Documents & cover

Entry rules depend on your passport, so confirm whether you need a visa or travel authorisation before you book, and check your passport has enough validity left. Travel insurance is worth arranging either way: medical care abroad can get expensive fast.

LANGUAGE

Getting understood

The translator’s camera is the tool people use most and mention least: point it at a menu, a sign or a ticket and read it. It works better with data, which is where an eSIM earns its keep far more than it does in your photos.

Your pre-flight checklist

MG / PRE-FLIGHT

01
DATA
Stay connected
Local-network data everywhere in Madagascar, from the second you land. Choose truly unlimited by days or a fixed pack: hotspot included, delivered by email in seconds and activated only when you arrive.
- 1 GB · 7 days€4.99
- 3 GB · 14 days€11.99
- 5 GB · 21 days€19.99
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02
LAYOVER
Lounges at your airports
1 lounges across Madagascar's main airports. Skip the terminal chaos at Madagascar’s main airports: pay-per-visit lounges with coffee, wifi, showers and quiet. Whatever airline or class you fly.
TNR · International TerminalPrimeclass Loungefrom €40.00/visit
TNR Antananarivo · 1
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03
COVER
Travel insurance
One clinic visit abroad can cost more than the whole trip. Full medical cover in Madagascar from day one: plus cancellation, baggage and 24/7 human help in your language.
Medical expenses abroadTrip cancellationBaggage and techRepatriation and 24/7 help
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04
ENTRY
Visa and entry
Entry rules for Madagascar depend on your nationality. Check yours in 10 seconds, and if you do need a visa, the application is fully online.
Check your nationality
05
FAST TRACK
Airport fast track
COMING SOON
Skip the security queue at 300+ airports.
06
CLAIMS
Flight compensation
COMING SOON
Delayed or cancelled? Claim up to €600.

THE MEMBER MATH

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Good to know

MG / FAQ

Do I need a visa for Madagascar?

Entry rules for Madagascar depend on your nationality. Check yours in 10 seconds, and if you do need a visa, the application is fully online.

Will my phone work in Madagascar?

Yes. With a Madagascar travel eSIM your phone connects to local networks directly: no roaming charges, and you keep your number and WhatsApp as always.

How much does mobile data cost in Madagascar?

Data packs start at €4.99 and unlimited plans from €0.00 per day, depending on trip length. Every plan includes hotspot and instant email delivery.

When should I buy my Madagascar eSIM?

Any time before you fly. It installs in 2 minutes and stays dormant: it only activates when you connect to a network in Madagascar, so buying early costs nothing.