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MPM Maputo International Airport
Maputo International Airport (IATA: MPM, ICAO:FQMA) is located in the the city of Maputo, Mozambique. It is the primary international airport serving Maputo and its surrounding metropolitan area.

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IATA Code

MPM

ICAO Code

FQMA

Name

Maputo International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Mozambique (MZ)

City

Maputo

Latitude

-25.9207993

Longitude

32.5726013

Time Zone

UTC+02:00

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Airport Overview

Maputo International Airport (MPM), also known as Mavalane International Airport, is Mozambique’s principal international gateway and is located approximately 3 km northwest of central Maputo. As the capital’s airport, it supports international and domestic passenger operations as well as general air cargo through a dedicated cargo terminal. Its traffic profile is primarily regional and African, with selected intercontinental connectivity. The airport operates in the UTC+02:00 time zone and is described in the supplied airport record as open 24 hours, subject to temporary operational restrictions around VIP movements. Our service team treats Maputo as a regional gateway requiring early capacity confirmation, careful documentation and coordinated customs and ground-handling planning rather than as a high-frequency global cargo hub.

Airport	Maputo International Airport
IATA / ICAO	MPM / FQMA
Location	Maputo, Mozambique
Coordinates	25.9207993° S, 32.5726013° E
Time zone	UTC+02:00
Terminal profile	Domestic and international passenger terminals, plus one cargo terminal, according to the supplied airport information

Key Highlights

National gatewayMaputo is the primary air gateway for Mozambique’s capital and an important entry point for government, commercial and project-related shipments.

Regional routing profileMost practical airfreight routings are expected to be Africa-focused, with onward connections selected according to airline capacity and destination.

Dedicated cargo operationThe airport record identifies one cargo terminal and two handling companies; exact service scope must be confirmed for each shipment.

Operational planning mattersVIP movements, airline cut-off rules, customs examination and limited frequency on some sectors can affect cargo release and connection planning.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Cargo terminal handling: Maputo International Airport has a cargo terminal. Our team will verify acceptance windows, handling capacity, storage conditions, build-up requirements and the responsible ground handler before issuing final shipping instructions.
Airline and ground handling: The supplied airport record states that two handling companies serve airlines. The assigned handler may vary by carrier and movement, so cargo acceptance, documentation handover and collection procedures should be confirmed against the booking.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Cold-chain or pharmaceutical shipments require advance confirmation of cool-room access, delivery-to-airport timing, packaging endurance, temperature-monitoring procedures and emergency handling arrangements. These capabilities should not be assumed from the presence of a cargo terminal.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the operating airline, route, aircraft, package type and current IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. Shippers should provide the correct declaration, packing information and safety data before booking approval.
Customs-controlled storage: Cargo may require customs presentation, examination or release before collection. Our service team coordinates the broker, consignee and handler, while bonded-storage availability and release conditions remain subject to local confirmation.

Routes & Transit Times

Regional African connections: Shipments commonly require direct uplift where available or a connection through a suitable African gateway. The actual routing depends on airline schedules, aircraft payload, booking class and destination.
Intercontinental movements: For Europe, the Middle East, Asia or the Americas, our team normally evaluates one-stop or multi-sector solutions through available airline hubs rather than assuming a direct freighter service.
Carrier selection: LAM Mozambique Airlines and Kaya Airlines are identified in the supplied airport information as airport hubs or operators associated with Maputo. Airline participation, cargo acceptance and current schedules must be reconfirmed for each shipment.
Time drivers: Transit performance can be affected by limited flight frequency, weekend and public-holiday handling, customs inspection, missed cut-offs, connection protection, weather and VIP-related operational restrictions. Quoted schedules are estimates until the airline confirms the booking.

Our service team provides a shipment-specific routing and connection assessment after receiving origin, destination, commodity, dimensions, weight, ready time and required delivery date. No fixed transit promise should be made before airline confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: Maputo city and the wider southern Mozambique commercial area form the core airfreight hinterland. Shipments may also connect with inland customers through road feeder arrangements, subject to border, security and consignee requirements.
Commercial and industrial cargo: Typical enquiries may include spare parts, engineering equipment, telecommunications goods, machinery components, time-critical documents and general commercial cargo.
Project and emergency shipments: Urgent replacement parts, mining or infrastructure-related equipment and relief supplies can be suitable for airfreight when dimensions, lifting arrangements and import permits are confirmed in advance.
Perishables and healthcare: Fresh produce, seafood, vaccines and other temperature-sensitive commodities require a confirmed cold-chain plan, validated packaging and coordinated customs clearance; acceptance is route- and carrier-dependent.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Airline cargo cut-offs are normally earlier than passenger check-in deadlines and vary by commodity, security screening, aircraft and handling company. Our team obtains the applicable cargo acceptance deadline rather than relying on the airport’s general opening hours.
Complete shipment data: The commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, importer details, HS classification and any required permits should match exactly. Incomplete consignee or customs information can delay acceptance or release.
Special cargo declarations: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, perishables, pharmaceuticals, live animals, valuables and oversized cargo require pre-alert and written carrier acceptance. Packaging, labels and documents must comply with the applicable airline and regulatory rules.
Customs and collection: The consignee or appointed broker should be ready for customs presentation, possible physical examination, duties or tax assessment and handler release formalities. Collection vehicles, driver identification and delivery appointments should be arranged before arrival.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the cargo description, HS code, number of pieces, dimensions, gross weight, ready date, origin, final destination and consignee details before requesting a firm quotation.
Reserve capacity early for urgent, oversized, dangerous, temperature-controlled or high-value cargo. Ask us to confirm aircraft restrictions, handling acceptance and the latest physical cargo delivery time.
Use export-grade packaging with clear piece marks, accurate weight and dimensions, and handling labels appropriate to the commodity. For temperature-sensitive cargo, include a contingency plan for delays and customs inspection.
Where direct uplift is unavailable or unstable, our team can compare alternative African gateways, multimodal feeder options or sea-air solutions, subject to routing feasibility, border formalities and total landed cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Maputo International Airport handle international air cargo?: Yes. The supplied airport information identifies international operations and one cargo terminal. The exact commodity, destination, airline acceptance and customs procedure must be confirmed for the individual shipment.
Is Maputo International Airport open 24 hours for cargo?: The supplied airport record describes 24-hour operations, but cargo acceptance and warehouse access follow airline and ground-handler schedules. Operations may also be temporarily restricted around VIP flight movements, so our team confirms the applicable working window.
How early should cargo be delivered before departure?: There is no single airport-wide cut-off for every shipment. The deadline depends on the airline, handling company, commodity, security screening and route. We obtain the booking-specific cargo cut-off and recommend delivery with a contingency margin.
Can the airport accept dangerous goods or lithium batteries?: Acceptance is possible only when the selected airline, aircraft and route permit the commodity and all packing, marking, labelling and declaration requirements are met. Our team pre-checks the shipment before cargo is delivered.
What is required for consignee collection?: The consignee or appointed customs broker generally needs the air waybill and commercial documentation, together with any applicable import permits and customs release. The handler may also require identification and vehicle or collection details.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, location, terminal description, operating-time statement and associated airport information are based on the supplied airport record for Maputo International Airport. Code and airport-reference verification should be cross-checked with authoritative aviation databases before contractual or regulatory decisions.

iata.org — authoritative IATA reference domain for airline and airport coding information; schedules, cargo acceptance and operational restrictions remain subject to the operating carrier.
icao.int — authoritative ICAO reference domain for international civil aviation standards and airport identification context.

Cargo capacity, warehouse equipment, handling windows, customs procedures, airline schedules, route availability, charges and transit times are operationally variable. Our service team verifies these items with the airline, handler, broker and relevant authorities before booking or issuing final delivery commitments.