The national airline is LAM-Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (TM).

US$20 if destination is outside Africa; US$10 if destination is within Africa.

Maputo International (MPM) (Maputo) is 3km (1.8 miles) northwest of the city. To/from the airport: Bus and taxi services run to the centre (journey time – 15 minutes). Facilities: Bank, restaurant, bar, snack bar, car hire and post office.

Beira (BEW) is 13km (8 miles) from the city (journey time – 15 minutes). Facilities: Restaurant, shops and post office.

British, European, American, Japanese and South African cargo vessels call at Maputo and Beira, but there are no regular passenger services.

A train runs from Johannesburg to the Mozambique border at Komatipoort where there is a connection to Maputo (journey time – 15 hours). An overnight train runs regularly from Durban to Maputo. There is a service from Harare to Beira. There are connections from Malawi to Beira (although the border still has to be crossed on foot). Rail services are sometimes sporadic and unreliable.

There are good road links with all neighbouring countries except Tanzania. However, road travel can be dangerous and should only be undertaken in daylight. Hijacking and robberies are rife and travellers should be aware of the possiblilty of unexploded landmines on the lesser-used roads. 

There is a daily bus service from Maputo to Johannesburg, and there are good bus links to other South African cities. Minibuses run between Maputo and towns in Swaziland, crossing the border at Namaacha.

For further information about entry requirements and routes for border crossing, contact the high commission (see Passport/Visa and Contact Addresses).

There are flights linking Maputo with Beira, Blantyre (Malawi), Inhambane, Lichinga, Nampula, Pemba, Quelimane and Tete. Flights are frequently delayed or cancelled and baggage is often lost or tampered with. Air-taxi services are also available, and are the safest means of transport outside the main cities.

There is no rail connection between Maputo and Beira. There is a rail link between Beira and Tete and lines from the towns of Moçambique and Nacala, via the junction at Monapo, to Nampula and Lichinga. Trains also run from Maputo to Goba and Ressano Garcia, and northwards on the line to Zimbabwe. Most trains have three classes, but there are few sleepers and no dining or air-conditioned cars. For seats and sleepers, it is necessary to book in advance. All train services are subject to disruption.

Traffic drives on the left. Tarred roads connect Maputo with Beira and Beira with Tete. It is possible to travel by road in southern Mozambique though flood damage can cause serious delays.

Bus: There are regular services covering most of the country. In more rural areas, road passage can only be undertaken by converted passenger trucks known as chapas. It is advisable to carry food and water on long journeys. There are occasional controls on the roads to check papers, especially in the north and near the border with Zimbabwe. Bus travel is the cheapest form of transport in the country and is, on the whole, fairly reliable.

Taxi: Rarely available outside large towns.

Car hire: Cars can be hired from international and local agencies in Maputo and Beira. Only hard currency is accepted.

Documentation: International Driving Permit is recommended.

Note: Landmines may make travel by road outside the capital risky, and up-to-date travel advice should be sought. Driving after dark can be hazardous owing to vehicles travelling without headlights. Hijacking occurs.

Bus services in Maputo have been improved with the introduction of new vehicles, and there are now fairly extensive services. Taxis are metered and drivers expect a tip.