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Quelimane Airport (UEL)
Quelimane Airport is the main gateway to Quelimane and Mozambique's Zambezia Province. Compare transfer options to the city centre and nearby destinations, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Quelimane Airport
Quelimane Airport is a regional airport serving the city of Quelimane and the surrounding Zambezia Province in Mozambique. Located about 3 km from the city centre, it primarily handles domestic flights and is the main air gateway for the area.
The airport has a single asphalt runway of approximately 1,800 metres and one compact passenger terminal. It can accommodate small to medium-sized aircraft such as Boeing 737s and ATR 42s, and regular services connect Quelimane with Maputo and other Mozambican cities.
Passengers can reach the city centre by taxi, private transfer or rental car, with a short road journey from the terminal. Basic passenger facilities are available on site for arrivals and departures.
As the main airport for the Zambezia region, Quelimane Airport provides a practical starting point for travellers continuing to Quelimane and destinations across the province.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Quelimane Airport has a single passenger terminal serving domestic flights. The compact terminal handles the airport's regional arrivals and departures.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Quelimane Airport
Transfers
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Car Rental
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