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

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Fly from Recife International Airport
best
1. Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)plane REC - MPM
17h 50m
$831–2,542
Bus to Maceió/Zumbi Dos Palmares International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Recife - TIP to Maceióbus
2. Fly from Maceió/Zumbi Dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)plane MCZ - MPM
23h 19m
$800–2,373
Bus to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Recife - TIP to Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoabus
2. Fly from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)plane JPA - MPM
22h 37m
$950–2,882

Recife International Airport (REC) to Maputo International Airport (MPM) flights

22Weekly Planes

17h 57mAverage Duration

$657Cheapest Price

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Distance: 7,389.4 km
Duration: 17h 50m

What companies run services between Recife, Brazil and Maputo, Mozambique?

Gol Transportes Aéreos, South African Airways, and three other airlines fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Maputo International Airport (MPM) 3 times a day.

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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)

8.7Fabulous

GuestHouse 1109(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

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

8.0Good

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