Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Maputo International Airport (MPM): what you need to know
Maputo's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Athens.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your ATH to MPM flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Maputo International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between ATH and MPM:
Hamad International Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Lisbon Portela Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)
P41,305 is the lowest price for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Maputo International Airport flight. A return flight starts at P63,075. These fares can change based on availability.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from ATH to MPM. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Maputo International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from ATH to MPM.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Maputo International Airport.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, data shows 77.19% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport from central Athens, it'll take about 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Maputo International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near ATH:
Arriving at Maputo International Airport (MPM)
If you're getting in on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Maputo International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near MPM:
Grab a Maputo International Airport rental car and discover parts of Maputo that aren't the typical tourist stops. Browse the options available from Europcar.
Booking your ride from Maputo International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
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 reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Maputo International Airport (MPM)
July is the most popular month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Maputo International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Maputo in February.
Lock in your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Maputo International Airport for February if you want to go to Maputo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ATH to MPM sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mozambique
Maputo is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Mozambique you should also see. About 11 kilometres west of Maputo, a trip to Matola will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Lewende Gemeente Maputo/Living Congregation, UCKG and Paroquia Nossa Senhora Do Amparo.
If there's time to check out another corner of Mozambique, consider Maxixe, roughly 370 kilometres north-east of Maputo. Old Apostolic Church, Mademo and Castelo Do Mar are among its highlights.