Mozambique’s Vilanculos Airport was recently re-launched after major renovations.

The construction of the new airport took 13 months to complete at a cost of approximately US$10 million. The total area of the new airport is 7 200 sqm, increasing capacity to 200 000 passengers annually. The airport consists of two departure terminals, a separate domestic terminal and an international arrivals terminal. The airport also boasts three car rental offices.


Safety provisions have also been taken into consideration, with the fire brigade and marshals having their own facilities near the airport. In addition, emergency generators have been placed in strategic areas in and around the airport. 


The Mozambican government is making significant investments in airport facilities across the country, with a view to creating better conditions for those looking for tourism opportunities in Mozambique. The upgrade was necessitated by the substantial growth in tourism, particularly international tourism, seen over the last four years in the Inhambane Province.