Lisbon to Maputo (LIS–MPM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
TP281
TP TAP Air Portugal
339
7:05 PM
WET T1
6:45 AM+1
CAT
10h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP282
TP TAP Air Portugal
339
9:25 AM
CAT TB
6:20 PM
WET
10h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Lisbon to Maputo
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 5,220 mi 10h 40m nonstop +2h ahead 1 1-stop hubs

LIS–MPM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. TAP Air Portugal leads the route. The flight covers 5,220 miles in approximately 10h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LIS–MPM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TP TAP Air Portugal 3 339 10h40 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
339 Airbus A330-900neo – TP
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TP (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LIS to MPM direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LIS to MPM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
101
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Maputo is 2 hours ahead of Lisbon.
LIS: WET · MPM: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lisbon, it's 8:00 PM in Maputo.
Distance & Flight Time
5,220 mi / 8,400 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 40m.
Visa & Entry

Portuguese passport holders are visa-exempt for stays up to 30 days in Mozambique. An Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) must be completed on the official portal (evisa.gov.mz) before departure. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least two blank pages. A return ticket and proof of accommodation may be requested.

The 30-day stay can be extended once for an additional 30 days with justification at a local immigration office.

Getting to LIS

Metro Red Line runs from downtown Lisbon (Alameda, Oriente) to the airport in 20–25 minutes (€1.85 single, or €0.48 on a Viva Viagem card). Trains run from 6:30am to 1am. The airport has its own station (Aeroporto) at the end of the Red Line.

Taxis from central Lisbon cost €10–15 and take 15–20 minutes with no traffic. Uber and Bolt are widely available at similar or lower prices. AeroBus (Carris) is slower (30–40 min) but cheaper at €4.

LIS–MPM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lisbon to Maputo route.
Route details
Distance5,220 mi / 8,400 km
Flight time10h 40m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: LIS
IATA / ICAOLIS / LPPT
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: MPM
IATA / ICAOMPM / FQMA
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation145 ft / 44 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIS to MPM flights.
Nonstop flights from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport to Maputo Airport take approximately 10h 40m. The route covers 5,220 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: TAP Air Portugal.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from LIS to MPM. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DOH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Maputo is 2 hours ahead of Lisbon.
Yes, return flights from MPM to LIS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LIS to MPM

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) and Maputo Airport (MPM) are connected by nonstop service from TAP Air Portugal. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LIS to MPM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LIS to MPM ranges from 10 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,220 miles (8,400 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via DOH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.