Travelling from Dubai to Maputo International Airport (MPM): What you need to know
Maputo International Airport is located in Maputo. The city operates on the UTC+2 timezone and is two hours behind Dubai.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Dubai to MPM. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Travelling over a peak time like January? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Dubai to MPM. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Dubai International Airport (DXB). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
DXB is about 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Dubai International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Dubai to Maputo International Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to Dubai International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights complete their journey on time.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
DWC is about 48 kilometres from central Dubai. It'll take you 40 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Dubai to MPM flight? Kick back in a hotel near Al Maktoum International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 57%.
About Maputo International Airport (MPM)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Dubai to Maputo International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near MPM instead:
Start your adventure sooner with a Maputo International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar to explore parts of Maputo that most tourists miss.
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Dubai to Maputo International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to central Maputo
From Maputo International Airport, central Maputo is around 5 kilometres away. It takes about 10 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Maputo International Airport (MPM)
At the moment, $604 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Maputo International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,350. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Dubai to MPM, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Dubai to Maputo International Airport ticket.
Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Dubai to MPM couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as the price has dropped.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Dubai to Maputo International Airport.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Maputo International Airport (MPM)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning your trip dates. January is the quietest month to visit Maputo. July is when most people book flights from Dubai to Maputo International Airport (MPM), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
When booking your Dubai to MPM plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. February is the warmest month in Maputo, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 31ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Dubai to Maputo International Airport in July when temperatures are between 14ºC and 26ºC.
More about Maputo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Maputo right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Dubai to Maputo International Airport:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Catedral de Maputo, Vamizi Island and FEIMA - Feira de Artesanato, Flores e Gastronomica are attractions you won't want to skip in Maputo.
Explore more of Mozambique
See the best of Maputo, then continue your journey through other must-see parts of Mozambique. Travel north to Chokwe, about 161 kilometres away. CHOKWE PARK and Church Universal Chokwe make excellent starting points for your visit.