Flying from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Maputo International Airport (MPM): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Maputo International Airport.
Johannesburg and Maputo are both in the UTC+2 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Each week, there are 242 O.R. Tambo International Airport to Maputo International Airport flights. If you want to take off early, pick the 06:15 Airlink (South Africa) flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 19:30 with LAM.
Your JNB to MPM flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
With direct flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Maputo International Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Maputo (and then other corners of Mozambique) is easy. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Airlink (South Africa) on this route.
With an impressive 93.6% of services arriving as planned, Airlink (South Africa) is the most punctual carrier for JNB to MPM flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Maputo International Airport. These are the top stopovers between JNB and MPM:
King Shaka International Airport
RG Mugabe International Airport
Vilanculos Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)
At the moment, R 2,526 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Maputo International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 4,250. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from JNB to MPM, book your journey five months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Maputo International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from JNB to MPM by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Maputo International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
77.1% of flights departing from O.R. Tambo International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to O.R. Tambo International Airport from central Johannesburg, it takes about 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 29 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to JNB? If you've booked an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Maputo International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Maputo International Airport (MPM)
Reserve a hotel near MPM if you're on a late O.R. Tambo International Airport to Maputo International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Maputo International Airport rental car and discover corners of Maputo that aren't the typical tourist stops. Find your ideal set of wheels with Europcar.
Reserving your vehicle from Maputo International Airport around three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to central Maputo
Maputo International Airport to central Maputo has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Maputo International Airport (MPM)
The quietest month for a flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Maputo International Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Maputo based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Maputo International Airport for February if you'd like to visit Maputo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from JNB to MPM in July if you like travelling 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 once you've taken in the sights of Maputo. Around 11 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Lewende Gemeente Maputo/Living Congregation, UCKG and Paroquia Nossa Senhora Do Amparo.
Around 370 kilometres north-east of Maputo, Maxixe is another favourite stop in Mozambique. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Old Apostolic Church, Mademo and Castelo Do Mar.