Nampula Airport
Nampula Airport is the main air gateway for Nampula in northern Mozambique and is classified as a large airport, making it an important arrival point for visitors heading into the city and the surrounding region. It operates under the codes APL and FQNP and sits at an elevation of 1444 feet (440 m), a detail that matters mostly behind the scenes for flight operations but also helps explain why weather and air conditions can feel a little different from lower-lying coastal areas.
About Nampula Airport
Nampula Airport is the main air gateway for Nampula in northern Mozambique and is classified as a large airport, making it an important arrival point for visitors heading into the city and the surrounding region. It operates under the codes APL and FQNP and sits at an elevation of 1444 feet (440 m), a detail that matters mostly behind the scenes for flight operations but also helps explain why weather and air conditions can feel a little different from lower-lying coastal areas.
For travellers, the most practical thing to know is that Nampula Airport has two runways, giving it operational flexibility. The primary runway, 05/23, measures 6562 feet and has an asphalt surface with lighting, which supports more regular aircraft movements and helps with operations in lower-light conditions. A second runway, 13/31, is 5135 feet long and gravel-surfaced, adding extra utility for airport traffic even though it is less likely to be relevant to most ordinary passengers.
Overview
Nampula Airport is the main air gateway for Nampula in northern Mozambique and is classified as a large airport, making it an important arrival point for visitors heading into the city and the surrounding region. It operates under the codes APL and FQNP and sits at an elevation of 1444 feet (440 m), a detail that matters mostly behind the scenes for flight operations but also helps explain why weather and air conditions can feel a little different from lower-lying coastal areas.
Quick facts
- Official name: Nampula Airport
- Location served: Nampula, Mozambique
- IATA code: APL
- ICAO code: FQNP
- Time zone: Africa/Maputo
- Airport type: large airport
What this means for travellers
In practical terms, Nampula Airport is a straightforward regional access point rather than a vast, complex hub, which can make arrivals and departures feel more manageable. Knowing the airport’s local time zone, Africa/Maputo, is especially useful when checking flight times, arranging pickups, or planning onward road travel. If you are building extra time into your itinerary, it is sensible to allow for normal airport processes while keeping plans flexible, especially when connecting onward within Mozambique.
Routes
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FAQ
Nampula Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Nampula Airport is located in Nampula, Mozambique (Africa), at coordinates -15.100°, 39.290°.
- Its IATA code is APL and its ICAO code is FQNP.
- Nampula Airport serves Nampula, Mozambique. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Nampula Airport operates on Africa/Maputo local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Nampula Airport sits at latitude -15.100° and longitude 39.290°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from APL. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for APL is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from APL on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Avenida do trabalho A, 418, Nampula, Nampula, Mozambique, the official website is http://www.aeroportos.co.mz/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Mozambique. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.