How to find cheap flights to Maputo International Airport (MPM)
Rs274,237 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Maputo International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to MPM, the lowest fare is Rs145,419.
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Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get the best price on tickets to Maputo, where Maputo International Airport is located, if you book early. Airlines tend to offer some awesome early bird deals.
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Consider taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes usually cost less. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Maputo International Airport.
Best time to go to Maputo
May is generally the cheapest month to catch a flight to Maputo.
If your travel dates are flexible, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to MPM.
Travel to Maputo in July if you want to go when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to MPM, but also when tickets are usually more expensive.
The quietest time of the year to travel is February. Book your plane tickets to Maputo then and take in the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider what type of conditions you prefer to get away in. Maputo is warmest in February, with averages of between 21ºC and 31ºC.
Temperatures are at their lowest in July, when they range from 14ºC to 26ºC.
June is the driest month in Maputo. Leave the umbrella at home and enjoy clearer skies ahead.
It rains the most in December, which gets around seven days of wet weather.
Travelling to Maputo International Airport (MPM): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Maputo International Airport, these top airlines make getting to Maputo easy:
Think about booking your MPM plane ticket with Airlink. It's the carrier with the strongest punctuality record, with up to 92% of flights into this airport showing up on time.
Your flight will land in the UTC+2 timezone at MPM.
Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Maputo International Airport. Relax and recharge at one of these after your flight to MPM:
Venture beyond Maputo and check out places many visitors overlook with your own ride. You can collect a car hire in MPM from Europcar.
Maputo International Airport has an on-time rating of 78%, which reflects how reliably departing flights reach their destination. This can be handy to know if you're planning a tight connection or need to be somewhere soon after you land.
Maputo International Airport is located in Maputo, Maputo Province, Mozambique.
Getting to central Maputo from Maputo International Airport (MPM)
MPM is located about 6 kilometres from central Maputo.
You'll get to the centre in around 15 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to MPM.
Maputo has you covered when it comes to a place to stay. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to consider for your visit:
Maputo highlights
These popular sights should feature on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Maputo:
Catedral de Maputo: The perfect spot to start your city tour, this landmark is around 0.48 kilometres east of the city centre.
Louis Tregardt Memorial Garden: You'll discover this park roughly 0.16 kilometres north-east of the centre. It's a great spot to take some time out while exploring Maputo.
FEIMA - Feira de Artesanato, Flores e Gastronomica: Hit up this landmark next. Around 2 kilometres east of the city centre, it's also worth a visit to get the full Maputo experience.
How to get to Matola from Maputo International Airport (MPM)
Matola is around 16 kilometres from MPM. Journey times by ride-share or cab will vary based on traffic and the time of day, so do some research before your trip.
Travelling from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Boane
Boane is about 27 kilometres from Maputo International Airport if that's where you're going.
Explore more of Mozambique
There's loads more of Mozambique ready to be uncovered. About 11 kilometres south-west of Maputo, head for Matola. What not to miss? Begin with Parque dos Poetas, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Campo Desportivo da Matola.
Chokwe might just become one of your favourite stops in Mozambique. You'll find it around 161 kilometres north of Maputo. CHOKWE PARK, Construa and Church Universal Chokwe are high on many visitors' lists.