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Mozambique
- Overview
- The Basics
- Attractions
- Activities
- Public Holidays
- Travel Health
- Useful Contacts
- Airports
- Climate
- Currency
- Visa & Passport
- Flights to Mozambique
- Tour Operators
- Mozambique Map
Ports of Call
- Maputo
Airports in Mozambique
Maputo International Airport (MPM)
Location
The airport is situated three miles (5km) northwest of Maputo.
Getting to the city
Buses 18, 24 & 25 run to the city hourly from 4.30am to 10pm. Taxis are availabe and cost around US$7 to the city centre.
Time
Local time is GMT +2.
Contacts
Tel: +258 (0)1 465 038/9, +258 (0)1 465 036/7, +258 (0)1 465 003.
Beira International Airport (BEW)
Location
The airport is situated six miles (10km) north east of Beira.
Getting to the city
There are buses and taxis available to the city centre.
Time
Local time is GMT +2.
Contacts
Tel: +258 (0)3 301 071/2, +258 (0)3 302 011.
Inhambane Airport (INH)
Overview
Inhambane Airport is a small airport, with limited facilities and irregular flight services. However, the airport is easy to navigate, and provides a perfect gateway to some of Mozambique's best beaches (such as Tofo Beach) and attractions (such as dive-sites). Passengers can book flights to Inhambane Airport from Johannesburg in South Africa, as well as the Mozambican capital Maputo, the large city in the east of Mozambique Nampula, and the world-famous beach resort of Vilanculos. Note that the airport is open from 7am to 5pm during the week, and from 8am to 5pm on Saturdays. It will only be open on Sundays by prior request, or when expecting a charter flight.
Location
The airport is located on the outskirts of the city of Inhambane in Mozambique.
Getting to the city
Taxis are readily available at the airport. Ask one of the friendly airport staff members what they feel a reasonable fare into Inhambane city is, and agree on this price before getting into the taxi.
Time
GMT +2
Maputo International Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.
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