Maputo Airport is an International Airport located in Mozambique, a country south of the African continent. It is the country’s main airport with major world airlines such as the Emirate Airlines and the British Airways. Both domestic and international airlines fly here. Maputo, where the airport is located, is the capital city of Mozambique. It covers quite a wide range of destinations with most of them being within the continent. In addition to passenger airlines, cargo airlines to a limited number of destinations are available.
Maputo Airport has been undergoing a series of renovations over the past years. As a result its terminal capacity has increased significantly. It has been estimated that with the expansion that the airport is undergoing, more passengers will be flocking in. Mozambique’s close proximity to countries such as South Africa has triggered development of the airport. Future plans of further renovating the airport are underway.
Tourism in the country is relatively good. A reasonable number of tourists flock the country every year. Most of these tourists come from the European countries. This has created a huge demand for transport services. Car hire is as a result readily available at the Maputo airport. After landing at the airport, visitors are advised to seek assistance at enquires desk. They will then be referred to car hire companies that will be able to assist them. They will have the option of having a designated and dedicated taxi driver at their disposal or a car hire service. The latter is more convenient and cheaper. If you are planning to tour the city without a guide, it is advisable to get a map of the city which is readily available at the airport upon request.
Accommodation is readily available near Maputo Airport. Arriving visitors are advised to place their bookings in advance so as to avoid any inconveniences. The airport staff is very helpful and can easily assist you in finding accommodation according to your preferences. Most of the hotels in Maputo are of international standards and as a result tourists are guaranteed satisfaction.
Foreigners and tourists who need to change currencies are assisted at the Maputo Airport. It is an international airport therefore such services are readily available. Additionally forex bureaus and banks can be found within the city. There have been some visitors to the country that have complained of language barrier. However a majority of the population are conversant with English. Therefore, communication will not be a problem. A number of people who have been to the Maputo Airport have termed the experience as interesting. Visitors who are from Europe especially have had some positive comments and reviews of the Airport and Maputo in general.
