Flying from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Maputo International Airport (MPM): what you need to know
The timezone in Maputo is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Lagos.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your LOS to MPM flight.
Flying during a peak time like June? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Maputo International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LOS and MPM include:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)
Currently, RM2,273 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Maputo International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM3,832. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from LOS to MPM, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Maputo International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from LOS to MPM.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Murtala Muhammed 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 Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
When it comes to Murtala Muhammed International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 64.68% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Murtala Muhammed International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Lagos. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near LOS. Whether you've booked an early flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Maputo International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Maputo International Airport (MPM)
If you have a late Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Maputo International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near MPM:
Grab a Maputo International Airport rental car and discover corners of Maputo that are off the usual tourist route. Browse the options available from Europcar.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Maputo International Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to central Maputo
Maputo International Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Maputo. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Maputo International Airport (MPM)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Maputo International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Maputo. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Maputo International Airport, consider the type 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 LOS to MPM in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest 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 seen the sights of Maputo. Around 11 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Lewende Gemeente Maputo/Living Congregation, UCKG and Paroquia Nossa Senhora Do Amparo.
If there's time to check out another side of Mozambique, consider Maxixe, about 370 kilometres north-east of Maputo. Old Apostolic Church, Mademo and Castelo Do Mar are the start of reasons to visit.