Gate-side snack stop in Terminal B
Right in Terminal B, Snack Bar Terminal B is the main quick option once you clear security for international flights from Maputo. It sits near several B gates, so you can keep an eye on boarding screens while grabbing something fast. Seating is limited and basic, so think short stop rather than long sit-down meal.
Hours track roughly with departures out of Terminal B, with the counter usually open from early morning flights through the last evening services. Early bank around 06:00 tends to be the calmest time to order a coffee and pastry before regional departures. Late-night operations can be hit-or-miss if the schedule thins out, so do not count on it for the very last flight of the day.
Food leans simple: pre-made sandwiches, pastries, and small hot items priced in the lower airport bracket, typically under the equivalent of USD 10 per item. Expect basics like ham-and-cheese, croissants, and sometimes samosas or similar fried snacks. It works when you did not eat in the city and need something, but this is not a place to plan a full meal between long-haul legs.
Drinks center on bottled water, soft drinks, and standard espresso-based coffee at typical airport pricing. Beer and basic spirits may be available depending on the time and local rules for alcohol service in Terminal B, so check the counter if you want something stronger than a cappuccino before boarding. Card payments are usually accepted, but small cash in meticais helps if the card terminal goes offline.
Lines often spike 30–40 minutes before large regional departures from the B gates, since options elsewhere in the terminal are limited. If your flight out of Terminal B departs during an afternoon wave, stop at Snack Bar Terminal B at least an hour before boarding time to avoid the pre-flight rush and limited seating.