Airline codes
TM · LAM
IATA · ICAO · callsign “MOZAMBIQUE”
Every Air Mozambique flight number begins with TM. Flight-tracking sites and air traffic control still use the ICAO code LAM, and the radio callsign is MOZAMBIQUE.
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Air Mozambique (TM) Guide
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Flights from Maputo across Mozambique and to Johannesburg and other African cities, fleet, baggage, check-in and how to find cheaper Air Mozambique fares. Ask a question
In short
Air Mozambique is the state-owned flag carrier of Mozambique, based at Maputo International. A small mixed fleet flies to about 12 destinations within Mozambique and in Southern and East Africa, linking Maputo with the rest of the country. It is not in an alliance and runs Flamingo Club. Cabins are Business and Economy.
Air Mozambique is Mozambique’s state-owned national airline, operating a small fleet from Maputo.
Please note: bookingMentor is an independent travel service and is not affiliated with Air Mozambique. Routes, schedules and baggage rules change, so always confirm the details of your booking with the airline.
What to expect
Air Mozambique (IATA TM), known until August 2026 as LAM Mozambique Airlines, is the state-owned flag carrier of Mozambique. It is based at Maputo International Airport with Beira as a focus city, and flies about nine domestic routes linking Maputo with cities across the country plus a few regional routes in Southern Africa. For most travellers it is the practical way to cover Mozambique's long distances.
From DETA to LAM
The airline began on 26 August 1936 as DETA, a division of the Portuguese colonial railways, harbours and airways department, and regular airmail flights started on 22 December 1937. After independence it was restructured and renamed LAM, Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique, in 1980. It became a limited company on 23 December 1998 under the name LAM Mozambique Airlines, and it joined the African Airlines Association in 1976.
A new name
The carrier has lost money for many years and has been short of aircraft, leasing planes to fill gaps. Américo Muchanga became chief executive on 10 July 2024. After testing a new brand in June 2026, the airline took the name Air Mozambique on 14 August 2026.
Government and employee shareholders
The Government of Mozambique held about 91 per cent of the shares as of August 2014, with employees owning the rest. A subsidiary, Moçambique Expresso, is wholly owned by the airline.
Domestic and regional routes
As of February 2021 the airline flew nine domestic and three regional routes, around 12 destinations in all. Domestic flights link Maputo, in the far south, with Beira and cities further north. It codeshares with Ethiopian Airlines, fastjet, Kenya Airways, South African Airways, TAAG Angola Airlines and TAP Air Portugal, which helps with onward travel to Europe and the rest of Africa. It is not in a global alliance.
Confirming flights a day before travel
With only a handful of aircraft, Air Mozambique schedules can change at short notice. Confirm your flight on the airline's website a day before departure and leave extra time between connections.
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- Founded1936
- Other gatewaysBEW
- Online check-inNo
Everything you should know
At a glance
Air Mozambique (IATA: TM, ICAO: LAM) is the state-owned flag carrier of Mozambique, founded in 1936 and based at Maputo International Airport. It flies a small fleet of about 7 Embraer, CRJ, Airbus, Boeing and Dash 8 aircraft to around 12 domestic and regional destinations.
| Headquarters | Maputo, Mozambique |
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| Fleet types | Embraer 190, Bombardier CRJ900, Airbus A319, Boeing 737-500, Dash 8-400 |
| Frequent flyer | Flamingo Club |
| Official website | lam.co.mz |
Flight routes
Destinations and routes
Destinations listed in Air Mozambique’s published network, grouped by region. Seasonal and new Air Mozambique routes come and go, so check the schedule for your dates.
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Mozambique
Maputo (MPM) departures6 destinations
FromTo MPM BEW MaputoBeira Available airlines1 airline- Air Mozambique
FromTo MPM APL MaputoNampula Available airlines1 airline- Air Mozambique
FromTo MPM POL MaputoPemba Available airlines1 airline- Air Mozambique
FromTo MPM VNX MaputoVilankulo Available airlines1 airline- Air Mozambique
FromTo MPM TET MaputoTete Available airlines1 airline- Air Mozambique
FromTo MPM UEL MaputoQuelimane Available airlines1 airline- Air Mozambique
Africa
Maputo (MPM) departures1 destination
FromTo MPM JNB MaputoJohannesburg Available airlines1 airline- Air Mozambique
Fleet and aircraft
Seven aircraft in December 2025: one Boeing 737-500, one Dash 8 Q400, two Bombardier CRJ900s, one Airbus A319 and two Embraer 190s, with no orders.
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Embraer 190 Regional jet · 2 Domestic and regional routes
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Bombardier CRJ900 Regional jet · 2 Domestic routes
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Airbus A319 Narrow-body · 1 Busier routes
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Boeing 737-500 Narrow-body · 1 Regional routes
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De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 Turboprop · 1 Shorter domestic routes
Cabin classes
Cabins depend on the aircraft.
Economy All flights
Standard service
Checked bag included
Business Selected jets
Front cabin
Priority servicesExtra baggage
Flamingo Club
Air Mozambique’s loyalty programme. Join Flamingo Club online before you fly so the trip counts.
Members earn points on Air Mozambique flights and redeem them for award tickets. Ask Air Mozambique for current rules.
Baggage allowance
On Air Mozambique, the bag allowance follows your fare type, cabin and route, and the exact figure is printed on your TM e-ticket.
Checked baggage
On your e-ticket
Cabin baggage
Depends on fare
Extra bags
Cheaper before you fly
Power banks
Cabin bag only
Allowances depend on route and fare and are shown on your ticket.
Pro tip: for beach destinations like Vilankulo, check whether connecting light aircraft have stricter bag limits.
Travel day
Online Check-in
The four steps below take you from your Air Mozambique booking to the gate, whether you depart from MPM or another airport on its network.
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Step 1
Check in at the airport
The Air Mozambique airport counter handles check-in on this route. Ask the airline in advance if online check-in is available for your flight.
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Step 2
Prepare your documents
International Air Mozambique passengers need a passport and whatever visa, residence permit or entry documents the destination requires. Domestic TM passengers should bring a photo ID the airline accepts.
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Step 3
Arrive early
Each airport has its own Air Mozambique check-in and bag-drop deadline, listed in your booking. Allow extra time for busy terminals and international TM departures.
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Step 4
Drop your bags
At the airport, take your bags to the Air Mozambique bag-drop point. Collect a printed TM boarding pass there if you have not saved one to your phone.
Air Mozambique counter
Ready to check in?
Check in and manage your booking on the official Air Mozambique website.
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Cheap tickets
Air Mozambique fares out of Maputo move with the season and the fare brand. These habits help keep the price down.
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Try midweek TM flights
Compare a full week of Air Mozambique departures; midweek days are often priced below Fridays and Sundays.
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Avoid peak seasons
December holidays and Easter are the busiest times on domestic and Johannesburg routes.
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Price the bundle, not the base fare
The lowest TM fare is not always the cheapest trip once bags and seats are added. Compare the fare types before you pay.
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LAM was removed from the EU air safety list in 2017, but it currently focuses on domestic and regional African routes.
Change rules come with each Air Mozambique fare, and the lowest ones allow the least. Make changes through the airline or whoever sold you the ticket.
Babies under two can normally sit on a parent’s lap with an infant ticket on Air Mozambique. Include them in the booking and read the airline’s rules on prams and car seats before you go.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Everything travellers ask before flying Air Mozambique.
We check these Air Mozambique answers with the airline’s own sources and aviation references every season.
General
Air Mozambique's main hub is Maputo International Airport in the capital. Beira is a focus city. Most domestic and regional flights connect through Maputo.
Air Mozambique flies mainly within Mozambique, linking Maputo with Beira and other cities in the country, and runs a small number of regional routes in Southern Africa. Check the airline's official website for current routes.
The airline's loyalty programme is called Flamingo Club. Members earn points on eligible flights. Check the programme rules on the official website for how points are earned and used.
No. Air Mozambique is not a member of Star Alliance, oneworld or SkyTeam. If you need to connect with another airline, check whether it can be booked on one ticket or leave enough time between separate tickets.
Allowances depend on the route and fare you buy, so check the baggage section of the airline's official website and the details shown in your booking before you pack.
Yes. LAM Mozambique Airlines was rebranded as Air Mozambique on 14 August 2026, after testing the new brand in June 2026.
The airline uses the IATA code TM and the ICAO code LAM, with the call sign MOZAMBIQUE.
The airline is cleared to fly to the European Union, but its own network is domestic and regional. Codeshares with TAP Air Portugal and Ethiopian Airlines help with onward travel to Europe.
The Government of Mozambique held about 91 per cent of the airline as of August 2014, with employees owning the rest.
Air Mozambique offers Economy class and Business class.
Contact Air Mozambique through its official website, lam.co.mz.
Booking
The airline had seven aircraft in December 2025: a Boeing 737-500, a Dash 8 Q400, two CRJ900s, an Airbus A319 and two Embraer 190s.
Getting there
Online check-in: no. Check in on lam.co.mz/en. The Check-in section of this guide walks through it in 4 steps.
Besides its main hub, Air Mozambique also serves Beira (BEW).
Timing & weather
Air Mozambique was founded in 1936, 90 years ago.