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There are 4 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)VXC - MPM
4h 3m
$390–566
Drive 1,995.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lichinga to Maputo1,995.4 km
30h 48m
$245–353
Drive, ferry, bus
1. Drive from Lichinga to Makanjila
2. Take the ferry from Makanjila to Senga Bay
3. Drive from Senga Bay to Lilongwe
4. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Johannesburg
5. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Maputo
44h 38m
Drive, ferry, bus via Blantyre
1. Drive from Lichinga to Makanjila
2. Take the ferry from Makanjila to Senga Bay
3. Drive from Senga Bay to Lilongwe
4. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Blantyre
5. Take the bus from Blantyre to Johannesburg
6. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Maputo
46h 23m

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

4Weekly Planes

3h 45mAverage Duration

$330Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,446.7 km
Duration: 4h 3m

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

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique flies from Lichinga (VXC) to Maputo International Airport (MPM) 4 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

Joli Guesthouse(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Guesthouse MALAGUETA INN I(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

GuestHouse 1109(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Stay Inn - Guest House(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

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