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How to get fromMaputo to Nairobiby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Maputo to Nairobi by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Maputo International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane MPM - NBO
    7h 14m
    $490–735

  2. Bus via Lusaka

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Maputo to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Nairobibus bus
    3d
    $143–229

  3. Drive  3,647.2 km

    1. Drive from Maputo to Nairobicar car 3,647.2 km
    2d 14h
    $447–645

  4. Drive to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Maputo to Nelspruit-Airport-MQPcar car
    2. Fly from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane MQP - NBO
    10h 7m
    $329–942

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Karl Max Av to Kerk Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus bus
    4d 17h
    $231–350

Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration8h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$327Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,802.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Maputo, Mozambique and Nairobi, Kenya?

Airlink, Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique, and two other airlines fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Nairobi (NBO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maputo to Nairobi via Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Lusaka, Intercity Bus Terminus, and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 3d.

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