Travelling from Porto Airport (OPO) to Maputo International Airport (MPM): what you need to know
Maputo's timezone is UTC+2, making Maputo two hours ahead of Porto.
Leave enough time to make your OPO to MPM flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Airport (OPO) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)
Currently, R 8,846 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Porto Airport to Maputo International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 15,978. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from OPO to MPM, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Porto Airport, data shows 74.49% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Porto Airport from central Porto, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near OPO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Porto Airport to Maputo International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Maputo International Airport (MPM)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Porto Airport to Maputo International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MPM instead:
Go beyond Maputo and check out places outside the usual tourist stops with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Maputo International Airport rental car from Europcar.
Reserving your vehicle from Maputo International Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to central Maputo
Maputo International Airport to the centre of Maputo has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Maputo International Airport (MPM)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Porto Airport to Maputo International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Maputo. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Porto Airport to Maputo International Airport for February if you'd like to visit Maputo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from OPO 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
Maputo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Mozambique you should also see. About 11 kilometres west of Maputo, a trip to Matola will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Lewende Gemeente Maputo/Living Congregation, UCKG and Paroquia Nossa Senhora Do Amparo.
Maxixe is another standout destination in Mozambique and is around 370 kilometres north-east of Maputo. No journey is complete without seeing Old Apostolic Church, Mademo and Castelo Do Mar.