Flying from Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport (HDS) to Vilanculos Airport (VNX): what you need to know
Vilanculos's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Hoedspruit.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your HDS to VNX flight.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport (HDS) to Vilanculos Airport (VNX)
Currently, £354 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport to Vilanculos Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £658. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from HDS to VNX. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport to Vilanculos Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from HDS to VNX.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport to Vilanculos Airport.
Handy information about Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport (HDS)
87.06% of flights departing from Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its strong performance rating, delays are unlikely when jetting out of HDS.
To reach Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport from central Hoedspruit, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Booking a night at a hotel can take the stress out of getting to the airport on time. If you're looking for somewhere to stay before your flight from Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport to Vilanculos Airport, take a look at Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa. It's a quick drive from HDS.
Arriving at Vilanculos Airport (VNX)
Book a hotel near VNX if you're catching a late Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport to Vilanculos Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Vilanculos Airport (VNX) to central Vilanculos
Vilanculos Airport to the centre of Vilanculos has a drive time of around 5 minutes. It's approximately 2 miles away.
When to fly to Vilanculos Airport (VNX)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport to Vilanculos Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Vilanculos. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport to Vilanculos Airport, think about the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Vilanculos, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HDS to VNX in July. Temperatures average between 17ºC (63ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.
Explore more of Mozambique
You've seen Vilanculos, now it's time to explore other corners of Mozambique. Journey about 150 miles north to Beira to check off its top sights. From Sallam Mosque to Comunidade Hindu da Beira and Mesquita Central da Beira (Masjid), you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 230 miles north-west of Vilanculos, Chimoio is another essential stop in Mozambique. Start your sightseeing at Praça dos Heróis, Candy Land (kid fone zone) and End Time Message Tabernáculo 7de Abril.
