Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Maputo International Airport (MPM): what you need to know
Maputo is two hours ahead of London and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LGW to MPM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Maputo International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LGW and MPM:
Hamad International Airport
Lisbon Portela Airport
Cape Town International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)
₹ 50,296 is currently the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Maputo International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ₹ 66,799. These prices may change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LGW to MPM if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Maputo International Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from LGW to MPM.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Maputo International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach London Gatwick Airport from central London, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Maputo International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to LGW:
Arriving at Maputo International Airport (MPM)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Gatwick Airport to Maputo International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MPM instead:
Go beyond Maputo and discover places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own wheels. You can grab a Maputo International Airport rental car from Europcar.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Maputo International Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to central Maputo
From Maputo International Airport, Maputo is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Maputo International Airport (MPM)
July is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Maputo International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Maputo in February.
The warmest month in Maputo is February, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Maputo International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from LGW to MPM in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 26ºC on average.
Explore more of Mozambique
Maputo has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Mozambique you should also see. About 11 kilometres west of Maputo, a visit to Matola will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Lewende Gemeente Maputo/Living Congregation, UCKG and Paroquia Nossa Senhora Do Amparo.
Around 370 kilometres north-east of Maputo, Maxixe is another essential stop in Mozambique. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Old Apostolic Church, Mademo and Castelo Do Mar.