Flying from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Pemba Airport (POL): what you need to know
Maputo and Pemba share the same timezone, UTC+2.
To ensure you catch your MPM to POL flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
LAM has direct flights from Maputo International Airport to Pemba Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Pemba — and maybe even more of Mozambique if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is LAM.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Maputo International Airport to Pemba Airport. These are the top stopovers between MPM and POL:
O.R. Tambo International Airport
Matundo Airport
Beira Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Pemba Airport (POL)
Rs83,550 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Maputo International Airport to Pemba Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs155,027. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MPM to POL, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Maputo International Airport to Pemba Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MPM to POL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Maputo International Airport to Pemba Airport.
Handy information about Maputo International Airport (MPM)
Of all flights leaving Maputo International Airport, 78.45% land on schedule at their destination.
Maputo International Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Maputo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Need a convenient hotel near MPM? If you've booked an early flight from Maputo International Airport to Pemba Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Pemba Airport (POL)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Maputo International Airport to Pemba Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near POL instead:
Getting from Pemba Airport (POL) to central Pemba
Pemba Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from the centre of Pemba. Driving there takes about 5 minutes.
When to fly to Pemba Airport (POL)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Maputo International Airport to Pemba Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Pemba. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Maputo International Airport to Pemba Airport for December if you'd like to visit Pemba during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 31ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 20ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MPM to POL sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mozambique
Pemba has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Mozambique waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres south-west of Pemba, a visit to Nampula will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Mozambique National Ethnographic Museum, Rio Muhala and Parque Da Cidade De Nampula.
Any journey through Mozambique wouldn't be complete without visiting Nacala. Mesquita Central de Nacala and Casa distrital de cultura are just a couple of highlights in this destination, which is about 177 kilometres south of Pemba.
