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The most commonly spoken languages in and around Nosy Be are Malagasy, French, Italian and some English. The local Malagasy dialect is known as Sakalava.
We can recommend the Google Translate application:
If you wish to learn a language, you will enjoy the Duolingo App:
Select learn the lingo below to download some common words & phrases used on a day-to-day basis.
Our local currency is Malagasy Ariary.
Note: It's important to know that the Malagasy franc (FMG) may stay the currency of reference for some trade partners (local markets). The converstion rate is 1 000 ariary for 5 000 FMG. Please remember this to avoid any misunderstandings.
- Airport exchange kiosk
- ATM at L'aéroport de Fascene, Nosy Be Airport
- Various ATM's around Nosy Be
- Various Banks around Nosy Be
Feel free to email us if you are unsure: contact@nosybeofficial.com
When entering Madagascar as a tourist, you would require a VISA.
Non-immigrant short stay VISA, less than 90 days, issued upon arrival:
- A short stay VISA for less than 15 days will be subject to a payment of 10 Euros
- 0 - 30 days: 20 Euros
- 31 - 60 days: 25 Euros
- 61 - 90 days: 35 Euros
A VISA can be paid in Euros, United Stats Dollar and/or Malagasy ariary.
Fly direct on Sundays from OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa to L'aéroport de Fascene, Nosy Be, Madagascar.
Fly direct from OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa to Ivato International Airport, Antananarivo, Madagascar.
Note: When you fly direct to Antananarivo, Madagascar, you would need to book a 2nd flight from Antananarivo to L'aéroport de Fascene, Nosy Be to reach the beautiful island of Nosy Be.
Air Austral is a French airline based at Roland Garros Airport, Réunion. It operates scheduled services between Réunion and South Africa, Madagascar (Nosy Be, Antananarivo, Fort Dauphin, Tamatave, Diego-Suarez), Paris, Marseille, Bangkok, Mayotte, Mauritius, Seychelles and Comoros.
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EWA Air serves 8 airports in 5 countries from its hub in Mayotte.
Destinations include Madagascar (Nosy Be, Antananarivo, Diego-Suarez, Majunga), Mayotte, Mauritius, Tanzania, Zanzibar and Comoros.
Madagascar Airlines (Tsaradia)
Tsaradia is a domestic airline based in Antananarivo, Madagascar. It is a subsidiary of Air Madagascar.
Direct flights daily.
Neos is an Italian airline to over 73 scheduled domestic, European and intercontinental destinations, of which Nosy Be is one of their tropical destinations.
It is highly recommended to arrange your airport shuttle in advance with your host to ensure a warm welcome upon arrival in Nosy Be.
There will however be taxis available if you have not pre-arranged your transport to your destination.
For a more adventurous experience you can catch a tuk tuk which is usually waiting outside the airport entrance.
Prices vary due to destination. From 60 000 Malagasy Ariary.
Nosy Be and its surrounding islands offers a variety of dining choices, from gourmet restaurants to small street stalls.
Select the view prices button below to see the average cost for food & drinks.
Prices vary when travelling by tuk tuk due to destination, however please find below guidelines for easy reference:
- Around Hellville: 1 000 Ariary p/p
- Hellville to Dar Es Salam, Ambatoloaka: 4 000 Ariary p/p
- Dar Es Salam, Ambatoloaka to Dzamandzar: 3 000 Ariary p/p
- Hellville to Dzamandzar: 5 000 Ariary p/p
- Around Dar Es Salam, Ambatoloaka: 1 000 Ariary p/p
- Around Dzamandzar: 1 000 Ariary p/p
- Half day special: 60 000 Ariary (3 people max)
- Full day special: 130 000 Ariary (3 people max)
Collective tuc tuc: A collective tuk tuk is a shared by 3 people maximum.
Special tuc tuc: A special tuk tuk is an arranged tuk tuk for personal use.
Prices may fluctuate depending on roadworks and/or Sundays and Public Holidays.
Travelling from island to island has never been this easy.
It is however highly recommended to arrange your boat transfers between islands in advance.
Prices vary due to destination, however please find below guidelines for easy reference:
Collective taxi boats: From 10 000 Ariary p/p
A collective taxi boat is the shared, local mode of transport between islands.
Special Boats: From 70 000 Ariary (8 - 10 people max, dependent on the size of the boat); dependent on the destination.
A special boat is an arranged boat for personal use.
