Taxi in Nosy Be: plan your arrival before you land.
Nosy Be, the island of perfumes, welcomes direct flights from Europe at Fascene Airport (NOS). On the island, transfers to Hell-Ville, Ambatoloaka or the Andilana beaches are often haggled at the airport or pier exit. With Misy, Madagascar's transport app, you plan your trips ahead: upfront price, payment by mobile money (MVola, Airtel Money, Orange Money) or cash.
Misy is fully operational in Antananarivo and is gradually rolling out its driver network to tourist destinations such as Nosy Be. You can already pre-book your ride up to 60 days ahead on book.misy.app: you lock in your trip in advance and skip the haggling right off the plane, where it's toughest.
Planning your Nosy Be trips
Pre-book online
On book.misy.app, up to 60 days ahead, from home before you travel.
Price shown upfront
The fare appears before you confirm — no bargaining at the Fascene exit.
Easy local payment
Mobile money (MVola, Airtel Money, Orange Money) or cash, your choice.
Vehicles suited to the island
misy Van for groups and diving gear, air-conditioned misy Comfort to reach the beaches, misy 4x4 for the back-country tracks. The Bajaj (tuk-tuk) is the icon of short hops on the island.
Pay with no surprises
The fare is set before the ride and doesn't change. Pay by mobile money or cash — handy when you're discovering the island without knowing local prices.
Fascene Airport (NOS)
Nosy Be's airport receives direct international flights (notably from Italy). Pre-book your transfer to your hotel for a smooth arrival, with no haggling after the flight.
Across the rest of Madagascar
The same app covers Antananarivo (instant rides and public transport) and pre-booking in Diego Suarez and Tamatave — handy to chain the legs of a Madagascar trip.
Frequently asked questions
Does Misy already operate in Nosy Be?
Pre-booking is open in Nosy Be: you can schedule your ride ahead on book.misy.app. Our driver network on the island is growing gradually — full real-time service is already available in Antananarivo.
How do you get around Nosy Be?
On the island, you travel by taxi, by Bajaj (tuk-tuk) for short hops, or by car with a driver for the day. Misy lets you pre-book to fix the price ahead and avoid haggling, especially on arrival at Fascene airport.
How do I pay for a ride in Nosy Be?
By mobile money (MVola, Airtel Money, Orange Money) or cash (ariary). With Misy, the amount is shown before you confirm, so you know in advance what to plan for.
Can I book from abroad before my flight?
Yes: pre-booking is open up to 60 days ahead on book.misy.app, from your home Wi-Fi. It's ideal to arrange your airport transfer before you even leave.