How to get fromRecife to Maputoby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Recife to Maputo by plane, bus, or car

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Fly Recife International Airport to Maputo International Airport
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1. Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)plane REC - MPM
17h 55m
$681–1,942
Fly Recife International Airport to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, drive
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1. Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)plane REC - MQP
2. Drive from Nelspruit-Airport-MQP to Maputocar
19h 56m
$629–1,747
Bus to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport, fly to Maputo International Airport
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
20h 37m
$850–2,480
Bus to Maceió/Zumbi Dos Palmares International Airport, fly to Maputo International Airport
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
$701–1,974

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

10Weekly Planes

17h 1mAverage Duration

$684Cheapest Price

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Distance: 7,389.4 km
Duration: 17h 55m

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

LATAM Chile, Airlink, and two other airlines fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Maputo International Airport (MPM) once daily.

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Maputo, 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)

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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)

9.1Superb

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