UEL · FQQL · Quelimane Airport

Quelimane Airport (UEL)

Quelimane, Mozambique · medium airport · -17.855° 36.869° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeUEL
ICAO CodeFQQL
Typemedium airport
NameQuelimane Airport
MunicipalityQuelimane
CountryMozambique
ContinentAF
Latitude-17.855° S
Longitude36.869° E
Elevation36 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score750
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryMozambique
ISO Code
RegionQuelimane
Continent CodeAF
IANA TimezoneAfrica/Maputo
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+2
DST OffsetUTC+2
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: November – February
Cooler dry season across Africa
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Dry: Nov–FebWet: Mar–Oct

✈ Airlines Serving UEL

ET — Ethiopian AirlinesMS — EgyptAirSA — South African AirwaysKQ — Kenya Airways

🌡 Climate — Tropical (17.9°S)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
22°
Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
30°
22°
Aug
30°
22°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
30°
22°
Nov
30°
22°
Dec
30°
22°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

AI-Enhanced Insights

Quelimane Airport (UEL/FQQL) is a medium-sized regional airport serving Quelimane, the capital of Zambezia Province in central Mozambique. Situated near the Indian Ocean coast, it functions as an important gateway for the central region of the country, supporting both domestic travel and limited regional connectivity. The airport primarily handles domestic flights operated by Mozambique's national carrier LAM and other regional airlines.

💡 Local Tip
Keep Mozambican meticais in small denominations on hand for taxi fares, as drivers may have limited change for larger bills, especially for early morning departures.
🚖 Getting There

Taxis are the most common way to reach the airport from Quelimane city center and are readily available outside the terminal. Pre-arranging transport through your hotel is recommended for early morning or late evening flights when taxis may be harder to find. The road connecting the airport to the city is generally in reasonable condition, though travel times can increase during the rainy season.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How far is Quelimane Airport from the city center?
A: The airport is located a short distance from central Quelimane, typically reachable within 15-20 minutes by car depending on traffic conditions.

Q: Which airlines operate from Quelimane Airport?
A: The airport is primarily served by LAM Mozambique Airlines, which operates domestic flights to Maputo and other regional destinations within the country.

Q: Does the airport have international flights?
A: Quelimane Airport mainly handles domestic routes, with most international connections requiring a transfer through Maputo's main airport.

Q: What facilities are available at the airport?
A: As a medium-sized regional airport, it offers basic passenger amenities including a terminal building, check-in counters, and a small waiting area.
AI-generated content · Generated Jun 29, 2026 · MiniMax-M3

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