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Connecting route · Mozambique → Egypt

Flights from Maputo to Cairo

There are no direct flights from Maputo to Cairo. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Istanbul, about 10h 30m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 30m
MPMCAIADD

Maputo to Cairo at a glance

Fastest journey10h 30mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Maputo to Cairo

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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MPM Addis Ababa (ADD) CAI
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 30m
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MPM Istanbul (IST) CAI
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air Cairo, EgyptAir, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 21m
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3
MPM Doha (DOH) CAI
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: EgyptAir, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 37m
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MPM Johannesburg (JNB) CAI
Leg 1: Airlink, CemAir, FlySafair · Leg 2: EgyptAir
Same alliance ~10h 53m
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MPM Nairobi (NBO) CAI
Leg 1: Kenya Airways, LAM Mozambique Airlines · Leg 2: EgyptAir
Self-transfer likely ~11h 24m
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MPM Dar Es Salaam (DAR) CAI
Leg 1: LAM Mozambique Airlines · Leg 2: EgyptAir
Self-transfer likely ~11h 32m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
6,230 km3,869 miles
Journey time
10h 30mestimate
Time difference
NoneCairo vs Maputo
Currency in Cairo
EGP
Airports
MPM → CAI, SPX, CCE

Flights from Maputo to Cairo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Maputo to Cairo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa, Istanbul and Doha. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Maputo to Cairo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,230 km.
Where do you change planes between Maputo and Cairo?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD), Istanbul (IST), Doha (DOH) and Johannesburg (JNB). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Maputo and Cairo?
Maputo: Maputo Airport (MPM). Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE).

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