Flying to Maputo
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Johannesburg (JNB)
about 1 hour · Non-stop
R 1 100 ×3
R 3 300 all in
Cape Town (CPT)
about 3 hours · Usually one stop
R 2 036 ×3
R 6 108 all in
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Best time to fly
Weather, crowds and fares move together in Maputo. These are the trade-offs.
April to September
Dry season — warm, lower humidity, and the most comfortable time to visit.
October to November
Warming and humid, with rain building.
December to March
Hot, humid and wet, with cyclone risk along the coast.
Before you go
Language
Portuguese is the official language. English is common in tourism but far from universal.
Currency
Mozambican metical. Rand and US dollars are accepted in some tourist settings, but not reliably.
Malaria
Mozambique is a malaria area including Maputo. Take medical advice on prophylaxis before travelling.
Cyclones
The coast carries cyclone risk from roughly November to April. Watch forecasts if travelling then.
About Maputo
Maputo is a short flight from Johannesburg and feels a long way from it — a Portuguese-influenced capital of wide avenues, seafood restaurants and a lively music scene on the Indian Ocean.
It is also the entry point for southern Mozambique's beaches, with Ponta do Ouro to the south and the long coastline running north towards Inhambane.
Getting in from the airport
Maputo International (MPM) is about 6 km from the city centre, roughly 15 to 20 minutes. Taxis and e-hailing are available; agreeing a fare in advance is sensible.
Entry requirements for South African passport holders
South African passport holders have historically been able to enter Mozambique for short tourist stays without a visa arranged in advance, under a regional arrangement. Requirements have changed more than once in recent years — confirm the current position with the Mozambican High Commission or your airline before you travel.
Entry rules change. Confirm the current requirements with the destination's embassy or consulate before you travel — this page is a guide, not an authority.
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