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6.228 Km
7 hour 40 min
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Transportation to Maputo Airport from the City Center

The airport in the capital city of Maputo, one of Mozambique's most visited cities, is located about 5 kilometers from the city center. When you need to come to the airport from the center, you can use the taxis that you can find in Maputo streets without much effort. Taxi fares are generally low due to the close proximity. Moreover, the taxis are the safest vehicles you can travel with in the direction of Maputo International Airport. If you rented a car to travel around the center, you can still use your rental car to come to Maputo International Airport. At the airport there are some offices of international rental companies. If your company you rented from does not have an office at the airport, you can still get in touch with company for the option to leave your car at the airport. The city does not offer a lot of options for visitors to get to the airport, but if your hotel offers a shuttle service, you can book these services and consider coming to the airport free of charge or based on a small fee.

Car Rental

Maputo hosts offices of international car rental companies’ such as Sixt and Enterprise. You can book your car online beforehand in order to rent your car smoothly from here. If you prefer to rent a car with the Enterprise, you can call +258 (21) 497338 to get your car ready and come directly to the rental office. Another option for renting a car in the city is to book in advance from the internet. You can pick up your car this way without any problems, which can be experienced especially during high seasons. If you would like to rent your car through Sixt, you can contact + 258-214-65250 and you can book your car with the features you want. It is possible to rent a vehicle for both short and long term in accordance with your needs in the city. You can rent your car from the offices in the center on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, and you can leave the car in front of the airport terminal by informing the company you are delivering.

Taxi

Getting to the airport by finding a taxi in the city is one of the easiest alternative transportation options on this route. The taxi service is available 24 hours a day in the city and it offers passengers the opportunity to travel without time constraints. Taxi fares can be a bit high for passengers from distant locations, but they do not raise much because of the short distance from the city center to the airport. If you need to come to Maputo International Airport from a remote place, you can negotiate a bit with the taxi driver in advance or travel at a fixed fare.

Airport Information

Maputo International Airport, which provides connection of Mozambique's capital, Maputo, to the different points in Africa, Europe and Asia, offers all standard services such as passenger waiting rooms and lost goods agency. At the airport, passengers also served by buffets and restaurants where you can get food and drinks that may be needed in the last minute. At the domestic and international terminals, you can taste delicious food and drinks from the country and from Africa and Europe. There is also a pizzeria at the airport terminal for pizza lovers. You can rent your car from the car rental offices located at and near the airport or you can travel to the center and other places with taxis waiting in front of the terminal.

Last Updated: 28 May 2017

Transportation to Cairo City Center from Airport

One of the most important cities in history, tourism and culture, Egypt's capital city, Cairo, is hosting millions of visitors each year. Access to the city center for visitors using the Cairo International Airport, the only airport in the city, is not so easy, unlike other world capitals that host visitors.

It is possible to get to the city center from the airport at Heliopolis, which is 30 kilometers far from the center of the city, only with private shuttles, rental cars and taxis. There are also municipal buses that provide access to metro lines.

Cairo Airport Shuttle Bus

Cairo is a city shaped by the Nile River, forming various peninsulas and islands. So there are a few centers of the city. The most important of the centers are the Giza district in the east of Nile, hosting the pyramids, Wasat Al Balad, and the island named Zamalek. All of these areas are 25 to 30 kilometers from the airport. The most commonly used vehicle on this route is the shuttle.

You can arrange a private shuttle for you by phoning 19970 at the airport or phoning the same number or online in advance. You can reach to Wasat Al Balad and Zamalek at the best prices with the vehicles of maximum of 7 people + 7 luggage or 10 people + 0 luggage capacity. For Giza, you need to pay a little more.

City Buses

You can go to Ramses metro station by city bus number 111 which departs from Terminal 1 of Cairo International Airport and you can reach the city center and major centers from here by metro. However, city buses take half an hour to one and a half hours to get to the city due to traffic conditions and excessive number of bus stops.

You can also go to the Heliopolis and Nasr areas by bus and get to the newly completed metro stations from here. Green Line, one of the three metro lines in the city, is expected to reach the airport next year.

Private Service

In Cairo International Airport you also have the chance of a luxury transfer. You can choose from London-style taxis, limousines, and luxury buses for transportation. You do not have a bargaining option with these services, which are more expensive. The vehicles that you will travel with prices determined according to each region are the type of transportation that is most popular with businessmen and rich people coming to Cairo.

Car Rental

The airport hosts car rental offices of companies such as Budget, Avis, Hertz and Europecar. These companies also have offices in different regions of the city. You can get to the city center by using the Oroba road with the car you can rent from here.  The entrance to the airport with the cars costs 5 Egyptian Pounds. The airport also has a parking space with the capacity of 3,612 private vehicles.

Last Updated: 09 May 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

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Which airports can I use for Maputo-Cairo flights?

For Maputo-Cairo flights, you can use Maputo Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Cairo Intl. Airport, Capital Intl. Airport, Sphinx Intl. Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Maputo-Cairo and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Maputo-Cairo is 6227 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 7 hour 40 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Maputo-Cairo flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Maputo-Cairo flights is Sunday.

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