Traveling from London to Maputo International Airport (MPM): What you need to know
The timezone in Maputo is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London. Maputo International Airport is located in Maputo.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from London to MPM.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from London to MPM leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Located around 24 kilometers from central London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from London to Maputo International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 78% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from London to Maputo International Airport. Here's where you can connect between London Gatwick Airport and MPM:
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
You can reach LGW from the center of London in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 48 kilometers or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your London to MPM flight? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your vacation officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Flights from London Gatwick Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 82% of them landing right on cue.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Whether just for a couple of hours or several days, a stopover can make your whole trip feel a little more manageable. When flying out of London Stansted Airport (STN), you can book a plane ticket from London to Maputo International Airport (MPM) stopping at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS).
The trip to STN from the center of London is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometers or so.
Make catching an early London to Maputo International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near London Stansted Airport and get to your boarding gate with time to spare:
STN has an on-time performance rating of 80%. This means the majority of its flights reach their destination as expected and your travel plans stay on track.
About Maputo International Airport (MPM)
Have a late flight from London to Maputo International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near MPM and hit the lights earlier:
To get the lowest price, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your London to Maputo International Airport flight.
Getting from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to central Maputo
Maputo International Airport is around 5 kilometers from central Maputo. It takes around 10 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Traveling on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Maputo International Airport (MPM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Maputo International Airport is $478. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $887. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from London to MPM, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your London to Maputo International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to Maputo International Airport (MPM)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to visit Maputo. July is when most people book flights from London to Maputo International Airport (MPM), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Maputo is February, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your London to MPM plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Maputo International Airport in July if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about Maputo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Maputo right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from London to Maputo International Airport:
Catedral de Maputo and Vamizi Island are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Maputo must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at FEIMA - Feira de Artesanato, Flores e Gastronomica.