Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Maputo International Airport (MPM): what you need to know
Maputo's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Maputo two hours ahead of London.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your LHR to MPM flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Maputo International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between LHR and MPM include:
O.R. Tambo International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)
Rs137,845 is currently the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Maputo International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs220,126. These prices may change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LHR to MPM if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Maputo International Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from LHR to MPM is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Maputo International Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to LHR? If you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Maputo International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Maputo International Airport (MPM)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Heathrow Airport to Maputo International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MPM instead:
Enjoy the freedom to roam with a Maputo International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar to explore parts of Maputo that most tourists miss.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Maputo International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to central Maputo
Maputo International Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Maputo. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Maputo International Airport (MPM)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Maputo International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Maputo. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Maputo International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Maputo, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC to 31ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LHR to MPM sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mozambique
Maputo is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Mozambique just waiting to be explored. Around 11 kilometres west of Maputo, a trip to Matola will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Lewende Gemeente Maputo/Living Congregation, UCKG and Paroquia Nossa Senhora Do Amparo.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Mozambique, head for Maxixe, roughly 370 kilometres north-east of Maputo. Old Apostolic Church, Mademo and Castelo Do Mar are key reasons to visit.