Travelling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Maputo International Airport (MPM): what you need to know
Maputo's timezone is UTC+2, making Maputo two hours ahead of Birmingham.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BHX to MPM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Birmingham International Airport to Maputo International Airport. Hamad International Airport is a top stopover on the BHX to MPM route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Maputo International Airport flight is R 10,851. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 17,770. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from BHX to MPM. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Maputo International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BHX to MPM by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Birmingham International Airport to Maputo International Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Of all flights leaving Birmingham International Airport, 65.48% touch down on time at their destination.
Birmingham International Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to BHX? If you're catching an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Maputo International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Maputo International Airport (MPM)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Birmingham International Airport to Maputo International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MPM instead:
Travel where the road takes you with a Maputo International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar to explore parts of Maputo that most tourists miss.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Maputo International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to central Maputo
Maputo International Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Maputo. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Maputo International Airport (MPM)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Maputo International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Maputo. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Maputo International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Maputo, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BHX to MPM in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mozambique
Matola is just one of the many cities in Mozambique waiting to be discovered after you've seen Maputo. Around 11 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Lewende Gemeente Maputo/Living Congregation, UCKG and Paroquia Nossa Senhora Do Amparo.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Mozambique, consider Maxixe, about 370 kilometres north-east of Maputo. Old Apostolic Church, Mademo and Castelo Do Mar are highlights.