Benguera Island Airport
Benguera Island, Mozambique

Benguera Island Airport
Remote island airstrip serving Mozambique's Bazaruto Archipelago.
- ›Benguera Island is the second-largest island in the Bazaruto Archipelago.
- ›The island and surrounding waters form part of the Bazaruto Archipelago National Park.
- ›The airport primarily serves luxury eco-tourism lodges such as Azura Benguera.
- ›The ICAO code listed as BCW is non-standard and the airport may lack a formally assigned ICAO designator.
- ›Access to Benguera Island is restricted to help protect its fragile marine and terrestrial ecosystems.
Benguera Island Airport is a small airstrip serving Benguera Island, part of the Bazaruto Archipelago off the coast of Mozambique. The island is renowned for its extraordinary marine biodiversity, coral reefs, and exclusive eco-lodges, making this airport primarily a gateway for high-end eco-tourism. The airstrip connects the island to mainland Mozambique, particularly Vilankulo, which serves as the main regional hub.
- Benguera Airstrip Terminal — A basic open-air arrival facility catering to light charter aircraft and lodge transfers.
- Lodge vehicle transfers arranged by Benguera Island Lodge
- Boat transfers to and from Vilankulo mainland
- Dhow charters for inter-island travel
- Benguera Island Lodge
- Azura Benguera Island
- Marlin Lodge (Bazaruto Archipelago)
There are no public dining facilities at the airstrip itself. Guests are typically received directly by lodge staff and dine exclusively within their eco-lodge, which offer fresh seafood and locally inspired cuisine. All meals and drinks are generally included as part of the all-inclusive lodge packages.
- All flights to Benguera Island are charter or private — confirm your transfer with your lodge well in advance.
- Vilankulo Airport (VNX) on the mainland is the primary staging point for flights to Benguera Island.
- Pack light as aircraft weight limits are strictly enforced on small island charters.
- Bring sufficient cash in Mozambican Metical or US dollars as there are no ATMs on the island.
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