How to get fromCotonou to Maputoby bus or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Cotonou to Maputo by bus or plane

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Bus to Lagos, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Lagos Maza Maza
2. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)LOS - MPM
14h 16m
$458–749
Fly from Cotonou
cheapest
1. Fly from Cotonou (COO) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)COO - MPM
19h 4m
$333–1,244
Bus to Kotoka International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Accra
2. Fly from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)ACC - MPM
20h 32m
$533–1,493

Lagos (LOS) to Maputo International Airport (MPM) flights

19Weekly Planes

12h 30mAverage Duration

$421Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,928.6 km
Duration: 14h 16m

What companies run services between Cotonou, Benin and Maputo, Mozambique?

Ethiopian Airlines, Level, and four other airlines fly from Cotonou (COO) to Maputo International Airport (MPM) once daily.

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Maputo(opens in a new window), Mozambique(opens in a new window)

Maputo is the capital, and largest city of Mozambique. Located near the southern end of the country, it is within 120 km of the borders with Eswatini and South Africa. The city has a population of 1,088,449 (as of 2017) distributed over a land area of. The Maputo metropolitan area includes the neighbouring city of Matola, and has a total population of 2,717,437. Maputo is a port city, with an economy centered on commerce. It is also noted for its vibrant cultural scene and distinctive, eclectic architecture. Maputo was formerly named Lourenço Marques until 1976.

Things to do in Maputo

Tunduru Gardens(Opens in a new window)

The Tunduru Gardens is public park and garden in downtown Maputo, Mozambique. It was designed in 1885 by British gardener Thomas Honney. It is home to tennis courts owned by the Mozambique Tennis Federation.

Places to stay in Maputo

Afrin Prestige Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Joli Guesthouse(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Guesthouse MALAGUETA INN I(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

GuestHouse 1109(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

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