Maputo Airport (IATA: MPM) is a key aviation hub serving Maputo and the wider Mozambique region. The airport operates 1 passenger terminal, handling millions of passengers annually.
Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.
Maputo Airport has 1 terminal with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.
Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.
Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Maputo Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.
Top-rated tours and experiences in Maputo, ranked by traveller rating. Prices are per person and change with date and group size.
Nightly rates in Maputo for a sample two-night stay for two adults from 29 Sep 2026, cheapest first. Rates move with your dates — check availability for a live quote.
| Destination | Airline | Stops | Departs | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg (JNB) | LAM Mozambique | Direct | 18 Sep | €210 |
| Tete (TET) | LAM Mozambique | Direct | 4 Sep | €281 |
| Vilanculo (VNX) | LAM Mozambique | Direct | 5 Sep | €344 |
| Cape Town (CPT) | LAM Mozambique | 1 stop | 10 Nov | €403 |
| Nampula (APL) | LAM Mozambique | Direct | 24 Sep | €424 |
| Guangzhou (CAN) | LAM Mozambique | 2 stops | 19 Oct | €967 |
| Antananarivo (TNR) | Airlink | 1 stop | 6 Nov | €991 |
| Porto (OPO) | Qatar Airways | 2 stops | 10 Sep | €1,004 |
| Lisbon (LIS) | Ethiopian Airlines | 2 stops | 12 Sep | €1,139 |
| Tokyo (TYO) | Qatar Airways | 1 stop | 8 Sep | €1,154 |
| Almaty (ALA) | Turkish Airlines | 1 stop | 28 Nov | €1,156 |
| Moscow (MOW) | Airlink | 2 stops | 4 Sep | €1,206 |
Maputo Airport has published nonstop service to 15 airports across 6 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from MPM.
| Destination | IATA | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | JNB | South Africa | 432 km |
| Pemba | POL | Mozambique | 1,660 km |
| Addis Ababa | ADD | Ethiopia | 3,938 km |
| Nairobi | NBO | Kenya | 2,775 km |
| Cape Town | CPT | South Africa | 1,614 km |
| Durban | DUR | South Africa | 434 km |
| Nampula | APL | Mozambique | 1,390 km |
| Beira | BEW | Mozambique | 721 km |
| Inhambane | INH | Mozambique | 365 km |
| Luanda | LAD | Angola | 2,787 km |
| Tete | TET | Mozambique | 1,097 km |
| Quelimane | UEL | Mozambique | 1,000 km |
| Vilanculo | VNX | Mozambique | 515 km |
| Chimoio | VPY | Mozambique | 757 km |
| Lisbon | LIS | Portugal | 8,400 km |
5 carriers publish nonstop service at MPM, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.
| Airline | Code | Type | Routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAM Mozambique | TM | Full Service | 20 |
| South African Airways | SA | Full Service | 8 |
| Kenya Airways | KQ | Full Service | 4 |
| Ethiopian Airlines | ET | Full Service | 2 |
| TAP Air Portugal | TP | Full Service | 2 |
General guidance rather than MPM-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.
