Beira International Airport (BEW)
Beira, MZ 🇲🇿 Large International Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
FQBR
IATA
BEW
Elevation
33 ft
Region
MZ-S
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GPS Code: FQBR
Local Code: Not available
Location: -19.7964° N, 34.9076° E
Continent: Africa
Type: Large International Airport
What Travelers Say
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Online Reviews Summary
Recent traveler sentiment at Beira Airport (FQBR/BEW) suggests a generally mixed experience, with an overall sense of basic functionality rather than exceptional service. While the airport provides essential services for regional and limited international flights, many aspects are currently undergoing modernization. Traveller satisfaction varies, with facilities and amenities often cited as needing improvement.
What Travelers Love
- Straightforward Procedures: Travelers often find check-in and security procedures to be straightforward and relatively efficient.
- Essential Functionality: The airport provides basic yet functional services, meeting the fundamental needs for regional and limited international travel.
- Ongoing Modernization: Significant renovation work is underway, with completion expected by the end of 2025, aiming to enhance the airport's competitiveness in the region.
- Strategic Location: Beira Airport is recognized for its strategic importance as a transport and logistics hub for central Mozambique and neighboring landlocked countries.
Common Complaints
- Limited Facilities and Amenities: Travelers frequently note the minimal dining and shopping options, as well as modest seating areas within the terminal. Ratings for terminal facilities, food and retail services, and the lounge are relatively low.
- Poor WiFi Connectivity: WiFi services at the airport receive particularly low satisfaction ratings.
- Basic Parking: Information on public and passenger parking is limited online, and the facilities are described as potentially basic and restricted.
- Past Damage Impact: The terminal building required substantial repairs and modernization efforts following damage from Cyclone Idai in 2019.
Overall, Beira Airport is a functional gateway undergoing significant upgrades to enhance its services and regional standing. While current traveler experiences highlight the straightforward nature of essential processes, there is a clear desire for improved amenities and modernized facilities, which the ongoing renovation projects aim to address.
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Airport Routes
Beira International Airport (BEW) offers 7 flight routes operated by 3 airlines. Major carriers include Lam - Linhas Aereas de Mocambique, South African Airlink and Ethiopian Airlines. Popular destinations from Beira include OR Tambo Int'l, Chimoio, Maputo Int'l, Nacala and Nampula.
Route Network Map
Top Routes (by observations)
Newly Discovered
- Maputo Int'l (MPM) new
- Bole Int'l (ADD) new
- OR Tambo Int'l (JNB) new
- Nampula (APL) new
- Chimoio (VPY) new
- Quelimane (UEL) new
- Nacala (MNC) new
Popular Flight Routes
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Top Airlines
Operating at Beira International AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Lam - Linhas Aereas de Mocambique
LAM
/ TM
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5 | 63 | 5 | Jan 30, 2026 |
|
South African Airlink
LNK
/ 4Z
|
1 | 27 | 1 | Jan 30, 2026 |
Ethiopian Airlines
ETH
/ ET
|
1 | 19 | 1 | Jan 30, 2026 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
06/24 |
3018 ft | 148 ft | ASP | Closed |
12/30 |
7874 ft | 148 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
17/35 |
5660 ft | 148 ft | ASP | Closed |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | Approach | 119.7 MHz |
| GND | Ground | 121.7 MHz |
| TWR | Tower | 118.1 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Taxis are the most common and convenient option for getting from Beira Airport to the city. They are readily available outside the arrivals terminal. It is highly recommended to negotiate and agree upon a fare with the driver before starting your journey, as meters are not always used.
Rental Cars
Several car rental agencies, including international brands like Avis and Europcar, operate at Beira Airport. Their service desks are typically located within the arrivals hall. To ensure vehicle availability and potentially better pricing, it is advisable to book your car in advance online.
Public Transportation
There are no formal, scheduled public bus or train services that directly serve Beira Airport. The primary form of local public transport is the informal minibus taxi system, known as 'chapas'. These do not typically enter the airport grounds and are generally not recommended for first-time visitors or those with luggage.