Airport
Vilankulo Airport (VNX)
Vilankulo Airport is the main air gateway to the coastal town of Vilankulo and the Bazaruto Archipelago in Mozambique's Inhambane Province. Compare transfer options to Vilankulo town, nearby beach lodges and the archipelago's island resorts, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Vilankulo Airport
Vilankulo Airport is the main air gateway to the coastal town of Vilankulo and the Bazaruto Archipelago in Mozambique's Inhambane Province. It serves mostly domestic travellers and tourists heading to the islands' beach lodges and dive sites, along with charter flights arriving from South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Located about 4 km from the town centre, the airport has a single compact passenger terminal that was inaugurated in 2011 and expanded to accommodate more passengers than the previous facility. Domestic scheduled services connect Vilankulo with Maputo and Inhambane.
The terminal handles check-in, security screening, baggage collection and a small café in one building, making it relatively quick and easy to navigate for a regional airport. Onward travel from the airport to town, beach lodges and the archipelago's boat departure points is available by taxi, hotel transfer or rental car.
As the nearest airport for visitors travelling to the Bazaruto Archipelago, Vilankulo Airport plays an important role in supporting tourism and local access to this part of Mozambique's coastline.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Vilankulo Airport operates passenger services through a single compact terminal that opened in 2011. The terminal handles domestic scheduled flights to Maputo and Inhambane as well as charter flights, with no separate terminal buildings for different route types.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Vilankulo Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Vilankulo Airport to hotels, beach lodges and the town centre, or to boat departure points for the Bazaruto Archipelago.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, lodge visits, business needs or sightseeing around Vilankulo and the Inhambane coast.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Vilankulo Airport for independent travel around Vilankulo, the surrounding Inhambane Province and onward destinations.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter vehicles for groups travelling between Vilankulo Airport, hotels, dive centres and Bazaruto Archipelago departure points.
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