Maputo Airport (MPM)

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Country Mozambique | Continent Africa | IATA: MPM | ICAO: FQMA | Elevation 145 ft · 44 m | Local time

Destinations
15
Flights / day
22
Busiest route
Jo'anna
Top airline
LAM

Maputo Airport averages 22 flights per day to 15 destinations, with nine domestic routes and six international routes. A total of six airlines operate at MPM, led by LAM. This airport provides direct service to five countries across two continents, with South Africa representing its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Maputo connects to Lisbon, with a typical flight time of 11 hr 0 mins. Updated: February 16, 2026

Route Network

Maputo Airport connects 15 destinations worldwide, with Jo'anna standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Lisbon, and the shortest flight is to Durban.

Jo'anna (JNB) – South Africa
3 airlines
1 hr 50 mins
269 mi · 433 km
6
per day
Beira (BEW) – Mozambique
1 airline
MPM → BEW
2
per day
Nampula (APL) – Mozambique
1 airline
MPM → APL
2
per day
Tete (TET) – Mozambique
1 airline
MPM → TET
2
per day
Chimoio (VPY) – Mozambique
1 airline
MPM → VPY
1
per day
Pemba / Porto Amelia (POL) – Mozambique
1 airline
MPM → POL
1
per day
Quelimane (UEL) – Mozambique
1 airline
MPM → UEL
1
per day
Addis Ababa (ADD) – Ethiopia
1 airline
5 hr 50 mins
2,447 mi · 3,939 km
1
per day
Doha (DOH) – Qatar
1 airline
8 hr 10 mins
3,758 mi · 6,048 km
6
per week
Durban (DUR) – South Africa
1 airline
1 hr 40 mins
270 mi · 435 km
6
per week
Cape Town (CPT) – South Africa
1 airline
3 hr 20 mins
1,003 mi · 1,614 km
5
per week
Cidade de Nacala (MNC) – Mozambique
1 airline
MPM → MNC
5
per week
Inhambabe (INH) – Mozambique
1 airline
MPM → INH
5
per week
Vilanculo (VNX) – Mozambique
1 airline
MPM → VNX
5
per week
Lisbon (LIS) – Portugal
1 airline
11 hr 0 mins
5,220 mi · 8,400 km
3
per week

Route and destination data updated February 16, 2026.

Maputo Airport is served by six airlines, with LAM in the lead at 59% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 82% of routes. three carriers operate only one route each. A total of six airlines operate international routes, compared with one airline serving domestic routes. TAP Air Portugal is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Lisbon with a flight time of 11 hrs.

LAM (10 routes)
South African Airlink (2 routes)
Qatar Airways (2 routes)
Turkish Airlines (1 routes)
Ethiopian Airlines (1 routes)
TAP Air Portugal (1 routes)

Maputo Airport provides direct service to five countries across two continents. The route network is 60% domestic and 40% international. South Africa is the primary international destination.

Mozambique - 12/day
South Africa - 8/day
Ethiopia - 1/day
Qatar - 1/day
Portugal - 0/day

Global Rankings

Destinations

Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints.

Flights & Scheduling

Reflects flight volume and runway utilization.

Distance & Reach

Highlights long-haul reach and distance efficiency.

Runways

Runway Length Width Surface
12,031 ft 3,667 m 148 ft 45 m Asphalt
12,031 ft 3,667 m 148 ft 45 m Asphalt
5,587 ft 1,703 m 146 ft 45 m Asphalt
5,587 ft 1,703 m 146 ft 45 m Asphalt

Runway Length

Runways at Maputo Airport are long enough for all aircraft with known takeoff and landing distances.

Miscellaneous