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Antananarivo · Every June
Madagascar Independence Day
Children carry paper lanterns through the hill streets of Antananarivo on the eve of 26 June.
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We track every fare from your airport into Antananarivo for June 25 to 26, 2027, round trips of 3 to 10 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- Buy a lantern from a street vendor in the afternoon and join a family group after dark.
- Highland nights in June are cold; bring a jacket.
- Ivato airport is 45 to 90 minutes from the city centre depending on traffic; the lantern walks are in the upper town around Analakely and the Rova.
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