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Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Maputo Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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The personnel is friendly though sleeping in the building might not be allowed – a traveller
MPM Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Maputo International Airport.
What to Expect
Maputo Airport (code: MPM) has two terminals within short walking distance: Terminal A is a brand-new building that handles international traffic, and Terminal B serves domestic routes. A new domestic terminal may be under construction. Shopping and dining options are basic and limited. The toilets are not especially clean. WiFi is available inside two airport lounges, which economy class passengers can access with a pass or lounge membership.
Sleeping in Maputo Airport
One reader shares this tip: Ask workers where the best place to spend the night would be and inform the police of your stay. The 1st floor is very calm and quiet. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels offer shuttle service for a fee. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info.
Read the latest traveller airport reviews for more tips. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Maputo Airport Guide.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
A reader reports that the airport closes overnight. (February 2020)
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
There are no hotels on the airport grounds. The city centre is approximately a 12-minute drive away. Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Maputo, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter by purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program.
- Executivo 2000 Lounge – Location: International Terminal, Airside, opposite Gate 1. Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
Cafés and restaurants are available. A reader reports that many close between 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM, and some may be closed on Saturdays and/or Sundays. (February 2020)
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
Mobile Charging
We had no information about mobile charging availability at the time of this update. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Showers
Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is reportedly available, though a reader notes that the connection may be unreliable or difficult to access. (February 2020)
Some cafés and restaurants may offer WiFi for customers; purchase may be required to obtain the access code.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
Note: Locations, hours, and rates may change. Information is provided for general reference only.
ATMs / Cash Machines – Four or five ATMs are available.*
Banking Services – Banking services are available.
Currency Exchange – Two currency exchange booths are available.*
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free and a small selection of shops are available. A reader reports that many close between 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM, and most are closed on Saturdays and/or Sundays.*
Information Center – An airport welcome desk is available for passenger assistance.
Luggage Wrapping – Luggage wrapping is available. Rate: 200 meticais per bag.*
Medical Services – First aid services are available.
Postal Services – A post office is available.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
* Updated by a SleepingInAirports contributor – Letizia85. (February 2020)
Car Rentals
Avis and Hertz have rental counters on-site.
Hotel Shuttles
At the time of this update, we could not find any hotels that provide airport shuttle service. See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Taxis are readily available for hire in the ground transportation area. Some taxis are metered, but others are not, so be prepared to negotiate your fare before hopping in.
Last updated: 2026-03-13
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.