Travelling from Vilanculos Airport (VNX) to Maputo International Airport (MPM): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Vilanculos Airport to Maputo International Airport.
Maputo's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Vilanculos.
Flights from VNX to MPM start at 15:15 — the first with LAM. The last departure is at 15:15 with LAM. Overall, there are three weekly Vilanculos Airport to Maputo International Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your VNX to MPM flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
LAM has direct flights from Vilanculos Airport to Maputo International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Maputo — and maybe even more of Mozambique if your schedule allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with LAM on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vilanculos Airport (VNX) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Vilanculos Airport to Maputo International Airport flight is 171 €. A return fare is currently 319 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from VNX to MPM by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Vilanculos Airport to Maputo International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Landing cheap flights from VNX to MPM is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Vilanculos Airport to Maputo International Airport.
Handy information about Vilanculos Airport (VNX)
Vilanculos Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 90.36% of flights that take off from VNX arrive at their destination on time.
Central Vilanculos to Vilanculos Airport is approximately 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 5 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Taking an early flight from Vilanculos Airport to Maputo International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near VNX:
Arriving at Maputo International Airport (MPM)
Book a hotel near MPM if you're catching a late Vilanculos Airport to Maputo International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Start your adventure the moment you land with a Maputo International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar to explore parts of Maputo that most tourists miss.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Maputo International Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to central Maputo
From Maputo International Airport, Maputo is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Maputo International Airport (MPM)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Vilanculos Airport to Maputo International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Maputo. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Maputo is February, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Vilanculos Airport to Maputo International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from VNX to MPM around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mozambique
You've done Maputo, now it's time to explore other parts of Mozambique. Journey around 11 kilometres west to Matola to tick off its popular sights. From Lewende Gemeente Maputo/Living Congregation to UCKG and Paroquia Nossa Senhora Do Amparo, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 370 kilometres north-east of Maputo, Maxixe is another essential stop in Mozambique. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Old Apostolic Church, Mademo and Castelo Do Mar.