How to Plan a Trip to Maputo
The complete 2026 guide — flights, hotels, things to do and airport transfers, all in one place. Everything a first-time visitor to Mozambique needs.
Your 4-step Maputo plan
Step 1 — Book flights to MPM
Maputo International Airport (MPM) is the main gateway to Maputo. Compare fares across major airlines and OTAs before locking a date.
See flight deals to MPMStep 2 — Pick a neighborhood
Base yourself in Maputo Central Market (Mercado Central) for the best first-time visit — Portuguese colonial 1903 iron-frame market — seafood, cashews, peri-peri.
Where to stay in MaputoStep 3 — Plan your itinerary
Start with Maputo Central Market (Mercado Central), then build outward. Most first-time visitors need 3-5 days to see the highlights of Maputo.
Things to do in MaputoStep 4 — Sort your airport transfer
Chapa (shared minibus) is MZN 10 and takes 30 min. Pre-book a private transfer for stress-free arrival.
MPM arrival guideBefore you book — visa check
E-visa USD 50 via evisa.gov.mz for most Western nationalities (30 days). KAZA UNIVISA covers Mozambique + Zambia + Zimbabwe (USD 50, useful if extending). Yellow fever certificate required from endemic countries.