How to get fromNiassa to Maputoby plane, car, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Niassa to Maputo by plane, car, ferry, or bus

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Lichinga (VXC) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)plane VXC - MPM
4h 23m
$410–926
Drive, ferry, bus via Mzuzu
cheapest
1. Drive from Lichinga to Metangulacar
2. Take the ferry from Metangula to Nkhata Bayferry
3. Drive from Nkhata Bay to Mzuzucar
4. Take the bus from Mzuzu to Lilongwebus
5. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Johannesburgbus
6. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Maputobus
2d 5h
$221–243
Drive, ferry, bus
1. Drive from Lichinga to Makanjilacar
2. Take the ferry from Makanjila to Senga Bayferry
3. Drive from Senga Bay to Lilongwecar
4. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Johannesburgbus
5. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Maputobus
40h 9m
Drive 1,899.3 km
1. Drive from Lichinga to Maputocar 1,899.3 km
32h 37m
$233–336
Drive, ferry, bus via Karl Max Av
1. Drive from Lichinga to Makanjilacar
2. Take the ferry from Makanjila to Senga Bayferry
3. Drive from Senga Bay to Lilongwecar
4. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Johannesburgbus
5. Take the bus from Kerk St to Karl Max Avbus
42h 24m

Lichinga (VXC) to Maputo International Airport (MPM) flights

5Weekly Planes

5h 40mAverage Duration

$356Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,446.7 km
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Niassa, Mozambique and Maputo, Mozambique?

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique flies from Lichinga (VXC) to Maputo International Airport (MPM) 5 times a week.

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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)

8.8Fabulous

Guesthouse MALAGUETA INN I(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

GuestHouse 1109(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

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