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Mozambique has 95 airports and airfields, including 4 large and 12 medium-sized airports; 12 have scheduled passenger flights. The capital, Maputo, is served by Maputo Airport (MPM).

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List of airports in Mozambique

AirportCityIATAICAOTypeElevation
Beira International Airport Beira BEW FQBR Large airport 33 ft
Maputo Airport Meet & Greet → Maputo MPM FQMA Large airport 145 ft
Nampula Airport Meet & Greet → Nampula APL FQNP Large airport 1,444 ft
Tete Airport Tete TET FQTT Large airport 525 ft
Chimoio Airport Chimoio VPY FQCH Medium airport 2,287 ft
Inhambane Airport Inhambane INH FQIN Medium airport 30 ft
Lichinga Airport Lichinga VXC FQLC Medium airport 4,505 ft
Nacala International Airport Nacala MNC FQNC Medium airport 410 ft
Pemba Airport Pemba POL FQPB Medium airport 331 ft
Quelimane Airport Quelimane UEL FQQL Medium airport 36 ft
Vilankulo Airport Meet & Greet → Vilanculo VNX FQVL Medium airport 46 ft
Bazaruto Island Airport (no scheduled flights) Bazaruto Island BZB BZB Medium airport —
Benguera Island Airport (no scheduled flights) Benguera Island BCW BCW Medium airport —
Indigo Bay Lodge Airport (no scheduled flights) Bazaruto Island IBL IBL Medium airport 20 ft
Mocímboa da Praia Airport (no scheduled flights) Mocímboa da Praia MZB FQMP Medium airport 89 ft
Mueda Airport (no scheduled flights) Mueda MUD FQMD Medium airport 2,789 ft
Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport Xai-Xai VJB FQXA Small airport 291 ft
Alto Molocue Airport (no scheduled flights) Alto Molocue AME AME Small airport 1,950 ft
Angoche Airport (no scheduled flights) Angoche ANO FQAG Small airport 121 ft
Caia Airport (no scheduled flights) Caia CMZ CMZ Small airport 156 ft
Chokwé Airport (no scheduled flights) Chokwé TGS MZ-TGS Small airport —
Cuamba Airport (no scheduled flights) Cuamba FXO FQCB Small airport 1,919 ft
Gurue Airport (no scheduled flights) Gurue VJQ VJQ Small airport 2,248 ft
Ibo Airport (no scheduled flights) Ibo IBO FQIB Small airport 27 ft
Inhaca Airport (no scheduled flights) Inhaca IHC FQIA Small airport 10 ft
Inhaminga Airport (no scheduled flights) Inhaminga IMG IMG Small airport 1,072 ft
Luabo Airport (no scheduled flights) Luabo LBM LBM Small airport 36 ft
Lumbo Airport (no scheduled flights) Lumbo LFB FQLU Small airport 33 ft
Maganja da Costa Airport (no scheduled flights) Maganja MJS MJS Small airport 215 ft
Marromeu Airport (no scheduled flights) Marromeu RRM RRM Small airport 39 ft
Montepuez Airport (no scheduled flights) Montepuez MTU MTU Small airport —
Nangade Airport (no scheduled flights) Nangade NND NND Small airport 825 ft
Palma Airport (no scheduled flights) Palma LMZ LMZ Small airport 177 ft
Paradise Island Airport (no scheduled flights) Santa Carolina NTC MZ-0005 Small airport 30 ft
Pebane Airport (no scheduled flights) Pebane PEB PEB Small airport —
Ponta do Ouro Airport (no scheduled flights) Ponta do Ouro PDD FQPO Small airport 92 ft

Airports with scheduled service, an IATA code or of medium/large size. Data: OurAirports (public domain).

Mozambique has 95 airports and airfields in the OurAirports database — #71 of 247 countries and territories by total number. Only a small part of them serve airline passengers: 4 large airports, 12 medium-sized airports and 12 airports with scheduled flights; the remaining 79 are small airstrips and seaplane bases used for private and general aviation.

Main international airports in Mozambique

The main international gateways are Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Nampula Airport (APL) in Nampula, Beira International Airport (BEW) in Beira and Tete Airport (TET) in Tete. The capital, Maputo, is served by Maputo Airport (MPM).

Domestic flights and regional airports

Scheduled flights reach 12 cities across Mozambique, with 12 regional airports linking smaller towns to the main hubs. The northernmost airport with airline service is Pemba Airport (POL) in Pemba, the southernmost Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo. The highest airport is Lichinga Airport (VXC) at 4,505 ft (1,373 m) above sea level.

Airport services and alternatives

At 3 airports in Mozambique — MPM, APL and VNX — you can book Meet & Greet, lounge access or private transfers online. Among its neighbours, South Africa (62 large/medium airports), Tanzania (12 large/medium airports), Zambia (10 large/medium airports) and Zimbabwe (9 large/medium airports) — useful if a cross-border airport is closer or cheaper. To find the closest airport to a specific town, use the nearest airport finder for Mozambique.

Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Mozambique?

Mozambique has 95 airports and airfields, including 4 large and 12 medium-sized airports; 12 have scheduled passenger flights. The capital, Maputo, is served by Maputo Airport (MPM).

What are the main international airports in Mozambique?

Beira International Airport (BEW), Beira, Maputo Airport (MPM), Maputo, Nampula Airport (APL), Nampula and Tete Airport (TET), Tete.

Which airport serves Maputo?

Maputo Airport — IATA code MPM.

What is the highest airport in Mozambique?

Lichinga Airport at 4,505 ft (1,373 m) above sea level.