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Flights from Nairobi to Maputo

Nonstop flights from Nairobi (NBO) to Maputo (MPM) take about 3h 58m (2,775 km). Air Mozambique flies it. Lowest fare seen: $590 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Nairobi to Maputo

Carriers on NBO–MPM according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Air Mozambiquenonstop fare seen

Nairobi to Maputo fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $590 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $460. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$59023 Oct 2026 · Air Mozambique$472 · 2 stops23 Oct 2026
Nov 2026—$460 · 1 stop13 Nov 2026
May 2027—$542 · 2 stops13 May 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $460 in November 2026, against $542 at best later on.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Nairobi to Maputo, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Nairobi to Maputo flights

How long is the flight from Nairobi to Maputo?
A nonstop flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Maputo (MPM) takes about 3h 58m, covering 2,775 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Nairobi from Maputo by air?
The great-circle distance between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Maputo Airport is 2,775 km (1,724 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Nairobi to Maputo?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the NBO–MPM route include Air Mozambique. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Nairobi to Maputo cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on NBO–MPM was $590 USD with Air Mozambique (nonstop), departing 23 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to Maputo?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $460 one-way, against $542 for May 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Nairobi to Maputo?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $460 with one stop against $590 nonstop, a saving of $130. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Kenya to Maputo?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Maputo visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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