Pemba Airport (IATA: POL) is a key aviation hub serving Pemba / Porto Amelia and the wider Mozambique region. The airport operates 3 passenger terminals, 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.
Pemba Airport has 3 terminals 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 Pemba Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.
Pemba Airport has published nonstop service to 6 airports across 4 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from POL.
| Destination | IATA | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maputo | MPM | Mozambique | 1,660 km |
| Nairobi | NBO | Kenya | 1,357 km |
| Johannesburg | JNB | South Africa | 1,944 km |
| Nampula | APL | Mozambique | 270 km |
| Dar es Salaam | DAR | Tanzania | 695 km |
| Beira | BEW | Mozambique | 964 km |
3 carriers publish nonstop service at POL, 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 | 9 |
| Kenya Airways | KQ | Full Service | 4 |
| South African Airways | SA | Full Service | 2 |
General guidance rather than POL-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.
