Travel - International

Getting There by Air : The national airline is LAM-Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (TM). Other airlines serving Mozambique include Air France, Air Mauritius, Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways and TAP Air Portugal.

Departure Tax : US$20 if destination is outside Africa; US$10 if destination is within Africa. Infants under two years of age and transit passengers are exempt.

Main Airports : Maputo International (MPM) (Maputo) is 3km (1.8 miles) northwest of the city. To/from the airport: Bus and taxi services run to the centre (travel time ? 15 minutes). Facilities: Bank, restaurant, bar, snack bar, car hire and post office.
Beira (BEW) is 13km (8 miles) from the city (travel time ? 15 minutes). Beira receives flights from Continental Europe, other African countries and America. Facilities: Restaurant, shops and a post office.

Getting There by Water : British, European, American, Japanese and South African cargo vessels call at Maputo and Beira, but there are no regular passenger services.

Getting There by Rail : A train runs six times a week from Johannesburg to the Mozambique border at Komatipoort where there is a connection to Maputo (travel time ? 15 hours). An overnight train runs regularly from Durban to Maputo. There is a service from Harare to Beira. There are connections from Malawi to Beira (although the border still has to be crossed on foot).
Note: Rail services are sometimes sporadic and unreliable.

Getting There by Road : There are good road links with all neighbouring countries except Tanzania. However, road travel can be dangerous and should only be undertaken in daylight. Highjacking and robberies are rife and travellers should be aware of the possiblilty of unexploded landmines on the lesser-used roads. Bus: There is a daily bus service from Maputo to Johannesburg, and there are good bus links to other South African cities. Minibuses run between Maputo and towns in Swaziland, crossing the border at Namaacha. For further information about entry requirements and routes for border crossing, contact the High Commission (see Passport/Visa Information). 

    

      

	   Mozambique   
        

Information about Mozambique

 
        
        
        

More information aboutMozambique 


        
        
        



Important Cities in Mozambique