Which airport should I fly into for Pemba?

The closest airport, Pemba Airport (POL), is usually most convenient, though a larger airport a little farther out may offer more connections.

How far is the airport from Pemba?

The nearest is about 1 mi (2 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Pemba?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Pemba

The closest airports to Pemba, MZ: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Pemba, MZ is Pemba Airport (POL), about 1 mi (2 km) away — roughly 4 min by road.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
POL	Pemba AirportPemba / Porto Amelia, Mozambique	1 mi / 2 km	4 min	Regional
MNC	Nacala AirportNacala, Mozambique	106 mi / 170 km	2 hr 27 min	Regional
MUD	Mueda AirportMueda, Mozambique	111 mi / 178 km	2 hr 34 min	Regional
MZB	Mocimboa da Praia AirportMocimboa da Praia, Mozambique	112 mi / 180 km	2 hr 36 min	Regional
LFB	Lumbo AirportLumbo, Mozambique	143 mi / 230 km	3 hr 19 min	Regional
APL	Nampula AirportNampula, Mozambique	169 mi / 272 km	3 hr 56 min	Regional
MYW	Mtwara AirportMtwara, Tanzania	183 mi / 295 km	4 hr 16 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Pemba Airport (POL) is the most convenient at about 1 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Pemba. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with POL.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near POL saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Pemba is Pemba Airport (POL), about 1 mi (2 km) away — roughly 4 min by road.