Traveling from London to Maputo International Airport (MPM): What you need to know
Choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from London to Maputo International Airport (MPM). Check out your options for jetting out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Maputo International Airport is located in Maputo. The city runs on the UTC+2 timezone and is two hours ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from London to MPM.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from London to MPM that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between LHR and MPM include:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Located around 19 miles from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Maputo International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
68.18% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Maximize your vacation with a stopover on your flight from London to Maputo International Airport. Here's where you can connect between London Gatwick Airport and MPM:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
You can reach LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to travel the 50 miles or so.
Kick off your vacation early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your London to MPM flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
69.26% of flights out of London Gatwick Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can book a plane ticket from London to Maputo International Airport (MPM) out of Stansted Airport (STN) with a stopover. Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) is a popular transfer point.
The journey time to STN from the center of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 40 miles or so.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Maputo International Airport flight:
Flights that take off from STN arrive at their final stop within the scheduled time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Maputo International Airport (MPM)
Reserve a hotel close to MPM if you have a late flight from London to Maputo International Airport. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Set your own pace with a Maputo International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar to explore parts of Maputo that most tourists miss.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your London to Maputo International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Maputo International Airport (MPM)
$442 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Maputo International Airport. A return flight starts at $761. These prices may change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to MPM if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every 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)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Maputo. July is when most people book flights from London to Maputo International Airport (MPM), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Lock in a London to MPM plane ticket departing in February if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Maputo to range from 70ºF to 88ºF.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Maputo International Airport in July when temperatures are between 57ºF and 79ºF.
More about Maputo
Start your Maputo trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Maputo International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Catedral de Maputo, Vamizi Island and FEIMA - Feira de Artesanato, Flores e Gastronomica are essential stops on your Maputo itinerary.
Explore more of Mozambique
While Maputo is an excellent introduction to Mozambique, there's a whole lot more to uncover in Chokwe. Around 100 miles to the north, this must-see city has loads of things to see and do, including CHOKWE PARK and Church Universal Chokwe.
Another favorite stop in Mozambique, Macia is about 70 miles north-east of Maputo. Make room in your schedule for highlights including Saint Mary & Martha Anglican Church.
