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Cheapest time to fly from London to Harare

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration26 h and 40 mFlights between London and Harare take, on average, 26 h and 40 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£348Cheapest price for a flight between London and Harare found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsGatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, London Stansted Airport, London Luton Airport, London City AirportFor flights from London to Harare

Destination airportR.G Mugabe International AirportFor the route from London to Harare

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from London to Harare

One-way average Price£570The average price for a flight London - Harare at Opodo is £570, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data May is the most popular time to book a flight to Harare when departing from London

Airlines that fly from London to Harare

South African Airways

Distance: 5,147 mi

London airports

Gatwick Airport (LGW)How far from city centre: 25 mi

Heathrow Airport (LHR)How far from city centre: 14 mi

London Stansted Airport (STN)How far from city centre: 30 mi

London Luton Airport (LTN)How far from city centre: 28 mi

London City Airport (LCY)How far from city centre: 8 mi

Harare airports

R.G Mugabe International Airport (HRE)How far from city centre: 7 mi

Find cheap flights from London to Harare

Cheap flights from London to Harare leave from hubs like Heathrow or Gatwick for this long-distance journey to Zimbabwe's capital. In recent days, Opodo customers have booked these flights for £348.

The dry season from May to October is the best time for wildlife viewing in the parks near Harare. For those visiting Victoria Falls, the water volume is highest between March and May after the rains.

Timing your trip for October also lets you see Harare's streets lined with purple jacaranda blossoms.

Departing from London: airports and terminals

Flights to Harare depart from either London Heathrow (LHR) or London Gatwick (LGW). Heathrow, the UK's largest hub, runs its long-haul services across multiple terminals, connected by free shuttle trains, and the Heathrow Express links it to central London.

Gatwick lies south of London, and the Gatwick Express from Victoria Station provides the most direct link.

Arriving in Harare: from the airport to the city

Flights land at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE), which is 9 miles south of the city centre. Taxis are the standard transport link into town, taking 20 to 30 minutes to reach central locations. Official ranks are situated right outside the arrivals terminal, though you can also pre-book a private fixed-price transfer.

Entry requirements for Harare

British passport holders need a visa to enter Zimbabwe. Tourist visas are available on arrival at the airport, but you should verify current regulations before travelling. Passports must be valid for at least six months from entry and contain two blank pages.

Things to do in Harare

A visit to Zimbabwe's capital offers a mix of wildlife encounters and cultural discovery. You can see rescued animals at the Wild Is Life Trust and ZEN sanctuary or explore the Mukuvisi Woodlands to spot local birdlife. For those interested in the arts, the National Gallery of Zimbabwe houses an extensive collection of contemporary African sculptures and traditional works.

Harare also hosts the Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA) each year, drawing a mix of local and international performers.

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Harare

On average, how much is the price of a flight from London to Harare?

When you fly from London to Harare the average price is £570. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from London to Harare at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from London to Harare is 348 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from London to Harare?

The most popular months to book a flight from London to Harare are May, November and February, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from London to Harare?

The best time of the year to go to Harare when flying from London depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Harare from London in terms of searches from our customer, followed by August and September. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, February and November are the months with less volume of searchs for the route London - Harare.

How long does the flight take to go from London to Harare?

The total flight time between London and Harare is of around 26 h and 40 m on average, considering an average distance of 5,146.61 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between London and Harare?

The main airport route flying between London and Harare is: Gatwick Airport (LHR) to R.G Mugabe International Airport(HRE). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from London to Harare?

Emirates

Qatar Airways
Kenya Airways

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