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£578 - £1,018
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Price
London GatwickMaputo Intl
LGW - MPM
LGWMPM
London Gatwick
Mon 11/11
1 stop37h 00m
Maputo Intl
Mon 25/11
1 stop26h 25m
London HeathrowMaputo Intl
LHR - MPM
LHRMPM
London Heathrow
Mon 11/11
1 stop35h 05m
Maputo Intl
Mon 25/11
1 stop15h 15m
London GatwickMaputo Intl
LGW - MPM
LGWMPM
London Gatwick
Mon 11/11
1 stop37h 00m
Maputo Intl
Mon 25/11
1 stop26h 25m
London GatwickMaputo Intl
LGW - MPM
LGWMPM
London Gatwick
Tue 18/6
1 stop26h 40m
Maputo Intl
Wed 26/6
1 stop16h 35m
London GatwickMaputo Intl
LGW - MPM
LGWMPM
London Gatwick
Wed 19/6
2 stops24h 55m
Maputo Intl
Tue 25/6
2 stops19h 45m
London GatwickMaputo Intl
LGW - MPM
LGWMPM
London Gatwick
Fri 8/11
1 stop16h 00m
Maputo Intl
Sun 17/11
1 stop17h 35m
London GatwickMaputo Intl
LGW - MPM
LGWMPM
London Gatwick
Tue 18/6
2 stops21h 10m
Maputo Intl
Wed 26/6
1 stop17h 05m
London GatwickMaputo Intl
LGW - MPM
LGWMPM
London Gatwick
Sun 16/6
1 stop21h 20m
Maputo Intl
Sat 29/6
1 stop17h 05m
London HeathrowMaputo Intl
LHR - MPM
LHRMPM
London Heathrow
Tue 18/6
2 stops18h 50m
Maputo Intl
Sun 23/6
2 stops51h 25m
MPM Temperature | 19 - 27 °C |
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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Maputo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 19.0 C).
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All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again
Maputo is the capital of Mozambique, a former Portuguese colony on the south-east coast of Africa. During colonial times, the city was a playground for wealthy visitors from neighbouring South Africa and Zimbabwe. After gaining independence in 1975 and a brutal civil war, the country has now rebuilt itself and Maputo today offers the visitor an invigorating mix of African traditions, lush gardens and colonial architecture. One of the most extraordinary buildings is Casa do Ferro on Avenida Samora Machel, designed by Gustav Eiffel, who conceived the Paris tower that bears his name. It is now a museum and is known locally as “The Iron House”.
To understand how Mozambicans experience their city, visit the central market, in the Baixa district, where you’ll find everything from fresh calamari and crabs to fruit, vegetables and handicrafts. The Polana is the city’s most famous hotel, a destination for the rich and famous in past years. An afternoon tea here will transport you back to another era. The National Art Museum has a small but important collection of Mozambican art. Look out for works by Malangatana, a Mozambican artist with an international reputation. The Natural History Museum is a place for all the family, with exhibits that include life-size elephants. Many visitors come to Maputo for the beaches and there’s a wide choice. Catembe, a short ferry ride from the city centre, and Ponta d’Ouro are two of the finest. Many visitors take a day trip to Inhaca Island, where there are beautiful views and long, wild walks.
Many local people use minibus taxis, known as “chapas”, to get around the city. Prices are very low, but you may need a basic knowledge of Portuguese. The minibuses are colour-coded depending on destination. A formal fleet of buses also operates.
The city is served by Maputo International Airport (MPM), located some 2 miles (3.2 km) from the city centre. Taxis are available from the airport. You should agree a price before the journey. A trip from the airport should take about 15 minutes, depending on traffic. Many hotels offer free shuttles from the airport.