Fastjet Mozambique set to launch Beira hub and domestic flights

Low-cost carrier Fastjet is moving closer to launching domestic flights in Mozambique, with Solenta Aviation Mozambique preparing operations from Beira Airport (BEW) in Beira in the second half of 2026.

The new airline, Fastjet Mozambique, will begin with three 50-seat regional jets, targeting affordable domestic travel and positioning Beira as a central aviation hub in Mozambique. The move introduces long-awaited competition to LAM Mozambique Airlines, which could mean better connectivity and lower fares for travellers.

Likely launch routes

Although schedules are not yet published, the expected starter network from Beira includes:

• Maputo – main trunk route (likely multiple daily flights)
• Nampula – key north–centre connection
• Tete – mining and business demand
• Pemba – gas projects and northern tourism
• Quelimane – regional connectivity
• Vilanculos – gateway to the Bazaruto Archipelago

Typical startup frequencies are expected to range from daily flights on major routes to 3–5 weekly services on thinner sectors.

Future regional expansion

Once domestic services stabilise, regional routes to Johannesburg, Harare, Dar es Salaam and Lusaka are highly likely.

What travellers should watch for

Still to come:

• Official routes and timetable
• Ticket sales opening
• Launch date confirmation

Airline schedules typically appear 3–4 months before first flights, so major announcements are expected later in 2026.

Bottom line: Fastjet Mozambique's Beira hub could significantly improve domestic travel in Mozambique, making multi-destination trips easier and more affordable.

 

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Mozambique: Fastjet Mozambique set for take-off after regulatory approval!

last update 05 February 2026

Fastjet Mozambique now has regulatory clearance to operate scheduled domestic flights in Mozambique after approval in December 2025. Operational details (start date, routes) are expected but not yet publicly confirmed. 

last update 21 January 2026

• A specific commercial launch date has not been publicly announced yet 

After months of regulatory uncertainty, Solenta Aviation Mozambique has secured approval to launch scheduled domestic flights in Mozambique under the Fastjet Mozambique brand, marking a significant development for the country's aviation and tourism sectors.

Mozambique’s civil aviation regulator, the Instituto de Aviação Civil de Moçambique (IACM), has issued the required scheduled air services licence, clearing the final hurdle for the airline’s return. This follows earlier confirmation that Solenta already held a valid Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and met all technical, safety, and staffing requirements.

While launch dates and flight schedules have yet to be announced, Fastjet Mozambique is expected to operate key domestic routes including Maputo–Beira, Maputo–Nampula, Maputo–Tete, and Maputo–Quelimane, using Embraer ERJ-145 regional jets.

The airline’s return is expected to introduce greater competition to Mozambique’s domestic aviation market, currently dominated by LAM – Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique, with potential benefits for travellers including improved connectivity, reliability, and fare choice.

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Fastjet Mozambique still awaits licence as Government denies delays! [update #2]

update (15 October 2025): Although both the Mozambican government and Solenta Aviation Mozambique / Fastjet Mozambique confirm the process is active and technically complete, final governmental approval remains pending as of mid-October 2025, with operational launch plans still on hold.  

update (08 October 2025): As of early October 2025, Solenta Aviation Mozambique / Fastjet Mozambique is still awaiting its operating license. The Mozambican government says it's following normal process and nearing the end. Solenta/Fastjet Mozambique feels the delays are abnormal, and there are signs some plans may be scaled back or reallocated if the license doesn’t come through soon. Well keep you updated! 

The Government of Mozambique has rejected claims that it is deliberately blocking the licensing of Fastjet Mozambique, despite the airline waiting since May 2025 for final approval. According to industry specialists at ch-aviation and state news agency Agência de Informação de Moçambique (AIM), the certification process is technically moving forward but remains unfinished more than three months after initial clearances.
Government spokesman Inocêncio Impissa confirmed on 22 August 2025 that Solenta Aviation Mozambique - the locally owned airline set to operate Fastjet Mozambique under a franchise deal with the Fastjet Group - is still undergoing the phased Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) process. Authorities have already assessed the company’s financial strength, maintenance procedures, and staff qualifications, while the final step will determine if operations comply with Mozambique’s national aviation policies. No timeline for completion has been provided.

In May 2025, Solenta Aviation Mozambique’s business plan and AOC were approved by the Mozambican Civil Aviation Institute (IACM), which was seen as a breakthrough for the planned return of Fastjet-branded scheduled flights in Mozambique. Since then, however, the airline has been left waiting for the final green light, despite having already taken delivery of two Embraer E145 regional jets, hired crew and staff, secured supplier contracts, and fulfilled all regulatory and financial obligations.

The extended delay has raised concerns about Mozambique’s aviation licensing process and its impact on competition in the domestic market. Once approved, Fastjet Mozambique aims to operate domestic routes, offering travelers more choice and improving air connectivity across the country.

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Fastjet Mozambique: Solenta Aviation set to launch scheduled domestic flights! [update #3]

update (27 August 2025): Fastjet Mozambique and Solenta Aviation Mozambique remain in the pre-launch phase with pending regulatory clearance required for scheduled domestic flights, and no formal restart or booking date has yet been disclosed by either carrier or Mozambican authorities as of 27 August 2025. 

update (29 July 2025): While Fastjet Mozambique has the regulatory approval and operational setup to relaunch, its operations still remain on hold waiting for the scheduled operator’s licence from the Mozambican civil aviation authority. The only remaining stumbling block appears to be administrative and tied to ongoing industry reforms. Once the licence is issued, Fastjet domestic services in Mozambique are expected to start promptly. 

update (23 July 2025): Solenta Aviation Mozambique is ready and awaiting only the final government license to launch scheduled domestic flights under the fastjet brand. The aviation sector in Mozambique is on the cusp of significant change, with fastjet’s return expected to offer more choice and competitive pricing for travellers. Official start dates and route schedules are anticipated as soon as the license is formally issued! 

Solenta Aviation Mozambique, a Mozambican-owned airline, is preparing to launch scheduled passenger flights under the fastjet brand in Mozambique. The airline has confirmed that all regulatory milestones required to begin operations have been successfully achieved.
In May 2025, both the business plan and Air Operator Certificate (AOC) were approved by the Mozambican Civil Aviation Institute (IACM), marking a critical step toward reintroducing fastjet-branded scheduled services in Mozambique. The airline has since taken delivery of its aircraft, completed crew and staff recruitment, finalized contracts with suppliers, and fulfilled all necessary regulatory and financial requirements.
The scheduled air service license is now pending final issuance, which is expected shortly.
With over 15 years of operational experience in Mozambique, Solenta Aviation Mozambique has been a key player in supporting the country’s tourism, gas, and mining sectors. 
Stay tuned for updates on flight schedules and route announcements as fastjet Mozambique prepares for takeoff.

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Fastjet to suspend operations in Mozambique!

Fastjet (Mozambique) has announced that it will suspend all of its domestic flight operations in Mozambique, effective midnight 26 October 2019. All flights, including the codeshare arrangements with LAM Mozambique Airlines to Maputo, Tete, Beira and Quelimane, will be suspended from midnight 26 October 2019 until further notice. Customers holding bookings on flights on or after 27 October 2019 will be entitled to a full refund. Affected customers of fastjet (Mozambique) are advised to contact the airline for further details.
According to Fastjet's (Mozambique) press release, the decision to suspend services from the routes followed a comprehensive review of all the services being offered in Mozambique. The suspension of flights in Mozambique does not affect any of the operations of fastjet (Zimbabwe) which continues to operate services between Harare, Johannesburg, Bulawayo and Victoria Falls.

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Mozambique: LAM - Mozambique Airlines & Fastjet (Mozambique) have signed a codeshare agreement! [update]

update (18 April 2019): The codeshare relationship between Fastjet (Mozambique) and LAM Mozambique Airlines will be initiated on the Maputo <> Beira & Maputo <> Quelimane routes effective 18 April 2019, soon to be followed by the Maputo <> Tete route.

Mozambique's national airline, LAM Mozambique Airlines (Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique - LAM), and Fastjet (Mozambique) have signed a codeshare agreement. Under the agreement the two airlines will sell seats on each other's flights between Maputo, Beira, Tete and Quelimane, using their respective airline codes. The codeshare relationship will be implemented first on the Maputo <> Beira route from 25 February 2019, thereafter, followed by the Maputo <> Tete and Maputo <> Quelimane routes during March 2019. The agreement is intended to strengthen the route networks of LAM and Fastjet (Mozambique), to facilitate commercial sales and to improve passenger convenience in flight schedules. It follows the relationship announced by the two carriers in March 2018.

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