Airport
Benguerra Island Airport (BCW)
Benguerra Island Airport is the air gateway to Benguerra Island in Mozambique's Bazaruto Archipelago. Arrivals continue by light aircraft, boat or helicopter to island lodges and to Vilanculos on the mainland.
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About Benguerra Island Airport
Benguerra Island Airport (BCW) is a small public airport on Benguerra Island, part of the Bazaruto Archipelago in Mozambique's Inhambane Province. It serves as the island's air gateway, mainly for guests travelling to and from the area's beach and island lodges.
The airport has a single asphalt runway of around 1,000 metres and handles light aircraft and helicopter services. It is operated by Aeroportos de Moçambique, the national airports company, and supports a limited number of domestic and charter flights.
Benguerra Island lies roughly 14 km northeast of Vilanculos, the nearest mainland town and the location of the regional airport. Travellers typically reach the island by helicopter or boat from Vilanculos, or fly directly to the island airstrip on light aircraft.
The compact terminal provides basic passenger facilities, with most dining and resort amenities located at the island lodges. As a gateway to the Bazaruto Archipelago, the airport offers a convenient arrival point for beach holidays, diving and marine safaris in the national park area.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Benguerra Island Airport operates through a single small passenger terminal serving domestic, charter and light aircraft flights to and from the island.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Benguerra Island Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Benguerra Island Airport to island lodges, with onward boat or helicopter connections to Vilanculos on the mainland.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel around Benguerra Island, including lodge transfers and resort visits.
Car Rental
Rent a car in Vilanculos for mainland travel before or after your flight, with boat or helicopter connections to Benguerra Island.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organise minibuses or group boat transfers for resort groups travelling between Vilanculos, Benguerra Island Airport and island lodges.
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