Nampula Airport
APL / FQNP
Nampula Airport is the main airport for Nampula province in northern Mozambique and handles domestic flights and limited regional services. The facility has a single passenger terminal serving scheduled traffic to the capital and other domestic destinations.
Terminal Guide for Nampula Airport #
The airport operates from one passenger terminal with check‑in, security and a departure lounge. The terminal supports regional traffic and offers basic passenger services including car rental desks and a small number of kiosks.
Getting to and From Nampula Airport #
The airport is a short drive from Nampula city; taxis and prearranged transfers are the usual travel options and journey times to the centre are typically under 30 minutes depending on traffic.
- Taxi / car: The most common transfer to Nampula city; agree fares in advance.
- Shuttle / hotel transfer: Some hotels provide pickups - confirm on booking.
- Bus: Local minibuses serve routes near the airport but stops and schedules are informal; check locally.
- Driving: On‑site parking is available for short stays.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Nampula Airport #
Facilities are appropriate for regional traffic with limited retail and dining.
- Lounges: No major lounge networks; seating is in the public departure area.
- Food & drink: A café or kiosk operates during flight times; options are limited after hours.
- Wi‑Fi & charging: Wi‑Fi may be available but is not guaranteed; charging points exist in the departure area.
- Luggage & storage: No extensive left‑luggage facilities; check locally for options.
- Accessibility: Basic accessibility features are provided; request assistance in advance from your airline.
Hotels and Layovers at Nampula Airport #
Hotels are in Nampula city; there is no international chain hotel directly at the airport. For short transits choose a city hotel and arrange airport transfers - several hotels offer pickups.
Tips for Nampula Airport #
- Confirm flight schedules in advance; regional services can be irregular and subject to seasonal change.
- Taxis from the airport into Nampula are affordable - agree a price before leaving the terminal.
- Carry cash (Mozambican metical) for taxis and small purchases; card acceptance at smaller vendors can be limited.
Weather & Climate near Nampula Airport #
Nampula Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in November) and warm winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 15°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1088 mm/year), wettest in January with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 21° - 31° | 26° | 241 mm | overcast | 85% | 1.3 m/s | 2.9 extreme | 12.8h |
| February | Acceptable | 21° - 31° | 26° | 241 mm | overcast | 86% | 1.3 m/s | 2.9 extreme | 12.5h |
| March | Good | 21° - 31° | 26° | 183 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 1.3 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 12.1h |
| April | Excellent | 20° - 30° | 25° | 85 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 1.7 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 11.6h |
| May | Ideal | 18° - 28° | 23° | 23 mm | some cloud | 83% | 1.7 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.3h |
| June | Excellent | 16° - 27° | 21° | 17 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 1.8 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.1h |
| July | Ideal | 15° - 26° | 21° | 14 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.0 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.2h |
| August | Ideal | 16° - 28° | 22° | 9 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 1.9 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.5h |
| September | Ideal | 18° - 31° | 24° | 6 mm | some cloud | 64% | 2.1 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 11.9h |
| October | Ideal | 19° - 33° | 26° | 20 mm | some cloud | 60% | 2.0 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.3h |
| November | Very Good | 21° - 33° | 27° | 70 mm | partly cloudy | 60% | 2.0 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 12.7h |
| December | Good | 21° - 32° | 27° | 179 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 1.5 m/s | 2.9 extreme | 12.9h |
