Nampula Airport– APL

The Nampula Airport (APL) in Nampula, Mozimbique lies in the northeastern part of Mozambique. With two paved runways, with it code APL, the airport is operated by the Mozambique Airports Company. The capital city of Nampula is also known as “The Capital of the North” and third largest city in Mozambique after Maputo and Beira. 

Best Time to Visit

The APL-Nampula Airport serves as the transport hub for local transport in the northern area of Nampula, Mozimbique. The airport houses five airlines to 10 different destinations – Airlink, Ethiopian Mozambique Airlines, Kenya Airways, LAM Mozambique Airlines, and Malawian Airlines. Kenya Airways offers flights from Nairobi three times a week, while Airlink connects passengers to Johannesburg in South Africa. Meanwhile, LAM caters to domestic routes such as Pemba, Lichinga, Tete, Beira, Vilankulo, Quelimane, and Maputo. For quick eats at the APL, head over to Aeroporto De Nampula.

What to Do & Area Attractions

The best time to book a flight to Nampula is from May to September. For convenient travel, it’s best for you to rent a private vehicle prior to your arrival at the APL to get you around Nampula. From the Nampula Airport (APL), two of the most notable western-style hotels in Nampula are the 4-star Hotel Omuhipiti and the cozy New Hotel in Av do Trabalho. Meanwhile, if you’re planning to visit the Museum of the Island of Mozambique, it’s best to book a room at Café Central, 170 meters from the museum. If you’re looking for cozy bed and breakfast in Nampula, reserve a room at the Terraco das Quitandas in Stone Town.