Travelling from Dubai to Maputo International Airport (MPM): What you need to know
Dubai is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Dubai to Maputo International Airport (MPM) leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
Maputo International Airport is located in Maputo. The city runs on the UTC+2 timezone and is two hours behind Dubai.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Dubai to MPM. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Dubai to MPM departing from Dubai Airport (DXB), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Travelling from central Dubai to DXB takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near Dubai Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Dubai to Maputo International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just what you're after:
When it comes to Dubai Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.31% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
DWC is around 56 kilometres from central Dubai. It'll take 45 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your Dubai to MPM flight:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 56.64%.
About Maputo International Airport (MPM)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MPM if you have a late flight from Dubai to Maputo International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go beyond Maputo and discover places that don't make every travel guide with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Maputo International Airport rental car from Europcar.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around three weeks before your Dubai to Maputo International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Maputo International Airport (MPM)
At the moment, Rs91,463 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Maputo International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs201,610. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Dubai to MPM if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Dubai to Maputo International Airport tickets throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Stay on top of deals for flight tickets from Dubai to MPM by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find an affordable flight from Dubai to Maputo International Airport by using filters. Select your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Maputo International Airport (MPM)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Maputo. July is when most people book flights from Dubai to Maputo International Airport (MPM), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Maputo is February, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your Dubai to MPM flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
July sees temperatures of between 14ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Dubai to Maputo International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Maputo
After booking your flight from Dubai to Maputo International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Maputo:
Catedral de Maputo and Vamizi Island are a couple of popular attractions to put on your Maputo travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out FEIMA - Feira de Artesanato, Flores e Gastronomica.
Explore more of Mozambique
While Maputo is an excellent introduction to Mozambique, there's much more to discover in Chokwe. About 161 kilometres to the north, this popular city has no shortage of things to keep you busy, like CHOKWE PARK and Church Universal Chokwe.
Another favourite destination in Mozambique, Macia is about 113 kilometres north-east of Maputo. Make time to visit highlights including Saint Mary & Martha Anglican Church.
