Flying from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Maputo Airport (MPM): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Cape Town Airport to Maputo Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Cape Town and Maputo follow the same timezone, UTC+2.
Flights from CPT to MPM start from 10:35 — the earliest with Airlink (South Africa). The last service of the day is at 16:00 with Airlink (South Africa). Overall, you can choose from four weekly Cape Town Airport to Maputo Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CPT to MPM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Airlink is your gateway to exploring Maputo (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Mozambique!). Browse the direct flights from Cape Town Airport to Maputo Airport offered by this carrier.
Airlink tops the list for bookings on this route.
With an impressive 88.16% of services arriving as planned, Airlink has the best on-time performance for CPT to MPM flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cape Town Airport to Maputo Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between CPT and MPM include:
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
Durban King Shaka International Airport
Harare Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Maputo Airport (MPM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cape Town Airport to Maputo Airport flight is $199. A round-trip fare is currently $462. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from CPT to MPM, book your trip eight months before your departure date.
January is the cheapest month for flights from Cape Town Airport to Maputo Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from CPT to MPM is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Cape Town Airport to Maputo Airport.
Handy information about Cape Town Airport (CPT)
Cape Town Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart CPT arrive at their destination without delay.
To get to Cape Town Airport from central Cape Town, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're traveling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 12 miles from the airport to the city center.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to CPT? If you've booked an early flight from Cape Town Airport to Maputo Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Maputo Airport (MPM)
Consider booking a hotel close to MPM if you're taking a late Cape Town Airport to Maputo Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
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Reserving your ride from Maputo Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Maputo Airport (MPM) to central Maputo
From Maputo Airport, Maputo is approximately 3 miles away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the center by car.
Getting to the center by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Maputo Airport (MPM)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cape Town Airport to Maputo Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Maputo in March.
The warmest month in Maputo is February, with the temperature ranging between 70ºF and 88ºF. Lock in your flights from Cape Town Airport to Maputo Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CPT to MPM in July. Temperatures average between 57ºF and 79ºF then.
