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✈️ Cheap flights to Zimbabwe
Compare fares to Zimbabwe from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Robert Gabriel Mugabe Intl (HRE). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Zimbabwe
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRE | Robert Gabriel Mugabe Intl | Harare | Main |
| VFA | Victoria Falls Intl | Victoria Falls | Main |
| BUQ | Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl | Bulawayo | Main |
| KAB | Kariba | Kariba | Regional |
Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Harare and Victoria Falls International Airport are the main gateways; land borders connect with Zambia, Botswana, South Africa and Mozambique.
📅 Best time to fly to Zimbabwe
Best: May-October – the dry season, when wildlife gathers at water and safaris are excellent; it becomes very hot by October.
Cheaper shoulder season: April and November – green landscapes and fewer visitors, with the falls powerful in April.
Avoid: December-March – the heaviest rains make some roads and parks hard to access, though the scenery is lush.
Weather by month in Harare
- 26°Jan🌧
- 26°Feb🌧
- 26°Mar🌧
- 26°Apr⛅
- 24°May☀️
- 22°Jun☀️
- 22°Jul☀️
- 24°Aug☀️
- 28°Sep☀️
- 29°Oct⛅
- 28°Nov🌧
- 26°Dec🌧
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Zimbabwe
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Harare | 8,303 km | 10 h 40 min | |
| New York → Harare | 12,530 km | 15 h 45 min | |
| Los Angeles → Harare | 16,504 km | 20 h 35 min* | |
| Chicago → Harare | 13,707 km | 17 h 10 min* | |
| Miami → Harare | 12,954 km | 16 h 15 min | |
| San Francisco → Harare | 16,630 km | 20 h 40 min* | |
| Toronto → Harare | 13,024 km | 16 h 20 min* | |
| Paris → Harare | 7,959 km | 10 h 15 min | |
| Frankfurt → Harare | 7,874 km | 10 h 10 min | |
| Dubai → Harare | 5,473 km | 7 h 15 min | |
| Delhi → Harare | 7,152 km | 9 h 15 min | |
| Mumbai → Harare | 6,145 km | 8 h 05 min | |
| Singapore → Harare | 8,250 km | 10 h 35 min | |
| Sydney → Harare | 11,445 km | 14 h 25 min |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Zimbabwe
- Victoria Falls – The town and national park offer the best panoramic views of the falls plus rafting, bungee and gorge swings.
- Hwange National Park – Zimbabwe's largest park, famous for huge elephant herds and big cats.
- Mana Pools National Park – A UNESCO-listed floodplain where guided walks and canoe safaris bring you close to wildlife.
- Great Zimbabwe – The largest ancient stone structures in sub-Saharan Africa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Matobo National Park – Balancing granite kopjes, rhino tracking and some of Africa's richest rock art.
- Lake Kariba – A huge lake with houseboats, fishing and wildlife-rich shores including Matusadona National Park.
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Flights to Zimbabwe: questions
What is the main airport in Zimbabwe?
The main international airport is Robert Gabriel Mugabe Intl (HRE) in Harare. Other airports with scheduled flights include Victoria Falls (VFA), Bulawayo (BUQ), Kariba (KAB).
How long is the flight from London to Zimbabwe?
A nonstop flight from London to Harare covers about 8,303 km and takes around 10 h 40 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Zimbabwe?
May-October – the dry season, when wildlife gathers at water and safaris are excellent; it becomes very hot by October.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Zimbabwe?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: April and November – green landscapes and fewer visitors, with the falls powerful in April.
Do I need a visa to fly to Zimbabwe?
It depends on your passport. See our Zimbabwe visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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