Maputo
Origin of Image source: Fedor Selivanov
Population
City Code
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MPM
Popular Airlines
South African Airways
Qatar Airways
Emirates Airlines
Flight Time
16~22 hours
The flight time to Maputo is approximately 16~22 hours. Find out more about the history, economy, climate and transportation options before you visit Maputo.
Maputo
Maputo city is the capital and largest city in Mozambique. which is in the continent of Africa. Maputo is located on the coastline and is a port city with a harbour that contributes greatly to its economy. The population of Maputo is 1,766,184 people and covers an area of 346.77 square kilometers. Maputo exports cotton, sisal and sugar among others. Manufacturing also contributes to the economy of Maputo which includes pottery, cement , shoes and many other products. Maputo has a number of museums where visitors with a ticket visit. A ticket can also be accessed from the museum offices.
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Travel FAQs
Q. What are the main tourist attractions in Maputo?
A. Maputo has many tourist attractions. They include Fortress of Maputo, Maputo Central Railway Station, Independence Square, Samora Machel Statue, Museum of Natural History, Vila Algarve which is the former location of Portuguese secret police, Tunduru Gardens which was designed by a British architect and the cathedral of our lady of the Immaculate Conception.
Q. What is the best season to travel to Maputo?
A. Maputo has a tropical climate hence a relatively dry city. There is a little precipitation during winter and a lot during the summer. Hottest month is January while the coldest month in Maputo is July. These two months need to be avoided as they would be uncomfortable to visit at this time.
Q. How much is a ticket for Maputo?
A. The cost of a ticket to Maputo is not fixed. Different airlines charge differently according to various factors. The main factors are the time of the year, the time of purchase and the distance from departure country. Different time of the year have different ticket costs, for example peak season has more ticket expenses. The time difference between the purchase and the travel date also matters, the longer the time the more the ticket chances of being cheaper. The longer the distance from the country of departure the more the cost of an air ticket.