# TNR — Antananarivo (Ivato International (Antananarivo))

> TNR (Ivato International (Antananarivo)) is the main international airport serving Antananarivo, Madagascar. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/tnr-antananarivo

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Hotel transfer or 'Taxi Cooperative' fixed-price
- **Typical fare:** MGA 80,000–120,000 (~US$18–US$26)
- **Journey time:** 40 min–1.5 hr
- **Pickup point:** Taxi cooperative desk in arrivals
- **Key warning:** Traffic is brutal at rush hour — leave extra time for outbound flights
- **Fare reality (TNR → Antananarivo centre/Ankorondrano):** expected MGA 80,000–120,000 · concerning MGA 200,000+ · likely scam MGA 400,000 'tourist'
- **Overall risk:** medium — Airport is 15 km from city. Heavy traffic, especially late afternoon (1–2 hr). Pre-booked or hotel transfers strongly preferred. Taxi cooperative inside arrivals offers fixed prices.
- **Last updated:** June 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of TNR, ranked

1. **Taxi Cooperative (fixed)** _(recommended)_ — cost MGA 80,000–120,000, journey 40 min–1.5 hr, wait Immediate, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Fixed price
   - Cons: Cash only
2. **Pre-booked hotel transfer** _(recommended)_ — cost MGA 120,000–180,000, journey 40 min–1.5 hr, wait Pre-arranged, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Trusted
   - Cons: Pricier
3. **Unofficial taxi** — cost Variable, journey 40 min–1.5 hr, wait Immediate, payment Cash.
   - Cons: Overcharge

## First 30 minutes after landing at TNR

1. Clear immigration
2. Bags
3. Taxi cooperative desk or hotel driver
4. Confirm MGA price
5. Total: 40 min–1.5 hr

## Common scams at TNR

- **Tourist 3x rate** (medium risk): Curb drivers quote MGA 400,000 vs MGA 100,000 cooperative. _How to avoid:_ Use the cooperative desk inside arrivals.

## Payment warnings at TNR

- MGA cash; EUR sometimes accepted
- ATM in arrivals (limited withdrawal)

## Arrival checklist for TNR

- MGA cash withdrawn
- Pre-booked or cooperative plan
- 2 hr buffer outbound

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Last updated: June 2026

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