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Beira Airport

Beira, MZ

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Beira Airport

Beira, Mozambique · Africa

Sofala / central Mozambique gateway with clear **LAM** domestic banks to **MPM** plus **Airlink JNB** and **Ethiopian ADD** international pins — compact ADM plant; **no Priority Pass** (PP Mozambique lists Maputo only) on research day.

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5.8/ 10

Mixed

Ease of use6.8
Comfort & amenities5.6
Food & retail5.0
Ground access6.5
Reliability6.4
Lounges3.2

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Beira Airport

Beira, Mozambique · Africa

Sofala / central Mozambique gateway with clear **LAM** domestic banks to **MPM** plus **Airlink JNB** and **Ethiopian ADD** international pins — compact ADM plant; **no Priority Pass** (PP Mozambique lists Maputo only) on research day.

Airportist Score

5.8/ 10

Mixed

Ease of use6.8
Comfort & amenities5.6
Food & retail5.0
Ground access6.5
Reliability6.4
Lounges3.2

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Best way to city
~10–20 min
Arrivals taxi
Terminals
Main passenger terminal

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Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Banks

LAM MPM + Airlink JNB + ET ADD

National carrier domestic plus two clear international pins.

Confirm live 4Z / ET / TM strips.

Plant

Compact ADM single terminal

Easy curb-to-gate Sofala plant.

No PP lounge door to hunt.

F&B

Thin airside F&B expectation

Do not expect Maputo or JNB retail depth.

No invented bottle prices — omitted.

Ground

Taxi ~10–20 min into Beira

Short city hop from the airport curb.

Confirm live MZN.

Live conditions

Right now at BEW

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

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Who this airport works for

Best for

LAM Maputo shuttles
Airlink Johannesburg connectors
ET Addis connectors via Beira

Watch out for

No Priority Pass lounge verified (PP Mozambique = MPM only)
Thin airside F&B vs MPM/JNB
Confirm 4Z / ET / TM live frequencies
No published MCT

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

6.8

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

5.6

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

5.0

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

6.5

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

6.4

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

3.2

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Terminals

Main passenger terminal

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for BEW.

Updated Sep 26, 2026

IATA BEW / ICAO FQBR — Beira Airport (ADM)
GPS -19.79639, 34.9075 · Beira, Sofala
No Priority Pass lounge verified on research day
Airlines: TM (MPM + domestic) · 4Z (JNB) · ET (ADD) — confirm live
Ground: taxi ~10–20 min into Beira
No official MCT or security wait minutes — omitted

3 official sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beira_Airport
https://2lnr.com/routes/bew
https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/mozambique

Full guide

Explore the BEW guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
3 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Arrivals taxi
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Lounges
No Priority Pass lounge verified.
View Lounges
Traveler Tips
Use Airlink or ET for international lounge-class connectors downstream.
5 tips & hacks
View Traveler Tips
Amenities
2 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
Main passenger terminalArrivals taxi
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Water
No authoritative fountain map or official bottle tariff → empty water_options.
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Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
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🌫️20°C / 68°F

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

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Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 27, 03:18 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.