Golden highveld light over the msasa woodlands near Harare, Zimbabwe
HRE Airport

UK to Harare

Zimbabwe · The Sunshine City

Fly from London to Zimbabwe's jacaranda-lined capital with RwandAir — one short hop through our Kigali hub, bags checked through, and ancient stone cities, houseboat sunsets and the Victoria Falls express waiting at the other end.

1 Stop via Kigali (KGL)
13h 15m Fastest journey
4x Weekly Connections
£719 Fares from
Your journey, leg by leg
LHR
London Heathrow
8h 20m WB700 · Airbus A330
KGL
Kigali Hub
3h 25m WB116 · Boeing 737-800
HRE
Harare
Departures

Flights to Harare

Every RwandAir routing from London — pick the connection timing that suits you.

London (UK) → Harare · Flexible dates · Economy
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From-fares per adult, incl. taxes — Premium & Business on request

Latest Flight Tickets to Harare

Hand-picked deals on flights departing from the UK. Secure your seat at the lowest price today.

RW Rwandair
LHR
London Heathrow
Cheapest Flights From London Heathrow to Harare, Zimbabwe
1 Stop
HRE
Harare
£785
per adult · incl. taxes
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Economy 23kg
RW Rwandair
LHR
London Heathrow
Business Class Flight From London Heathrow To Harare, Zimbabwe
1 Stop
HRE
Harare
£2,265
per adult · incl. taxes
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Business 23kg
RW Rwandair
LHR
London Heathrow
Cheap Business Class Flights to Harare
1 Stop
HRE
Harare
£2,399
per adult · incl. taxes
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Business 23kg
Returning to London — same-week options
16:40 → 05:45+1
via KGL · layover 3h 20m · 13h 05m
13:50 → 05:45+1
via KGL · layover 6h 10m · 15h 55m
10:30 → 05:45+1
via KGL · layover 9h 30m · 19h 15m

Sample RwandAir schedules and fares shown for illustration. Every fare we quote includes all taxes, checked baggage, and our best-price promise — find it cheaper elsewhere and we match it, plus the difference.

One Check-In, All the Way

Your bags are tagged through to Harare at Heathrow — no re-checking in Kigali, ever.

Protected Connections

Minimum 60-minute guarantees at our hub. If a delay causes a missed link, we rebook you free.

A Hub That Feels Small

Kigali is one of Africa's easiest transits — walkable terminal, good coffee, no crowds.

The KAZA Twin

Pair Harare with our Lusaka route on one $50 KAZA Univisa — Victoria Falls from both banks.

Once You Land

Discover Harare

Jacaranda streets and Shona sculpture, ancient stone cities and houseboat horizons — Zimbabwe begins here.

The ancient stone walls of Great Zimbabwe
Great Zimbabwe (UNESCO)

The medieval stone city that named a nation — a lost civilisation four hours south.

Houseboats on Lake Kariba at sunset
Lake Kariba Houseboats

The world's largest man-made reservoir by volume — tiger fishing and sunset decks.

Elephants in Hwange National Park
Hwange National Park

Zimbabwe's flagship park — enormous elephant herds and wild-dog packs, a hop from Vic Falls.

Mist rising over Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls Day Trips

The Smoke that Thunders is a one-hour flight away — same-day or overnight excursions arranged.

Shona stone sculpture market in Harare
Shona Sculpture & Avondale Market

World-famous serpentine carvings, art galleries and the city's best craft stalls.

Sadza with relishes and grilled meat
Sadza & the Zimbabwean Table

The national staple with nyama and leafy relishes — best shared the Zimbabwean way.

Good to Know

Harare travel essentials

The practical details, handled before you pack.

Visa & Entry

UK citizens need a visa for Zimbabwe — apply via the e-visa portal before travel, or the smarter play: the KAZA Univisa ($50) covering Zimbabwe and Zambia, ideal for the Falls. A yellow fever certificate is required via the Kigali transit. We'll checklist everything with you.

Best Time to Visit

May to October is the dry, sunny highveld season — clear skies over the streets, prime game viewing in Hwange, and the Falls at their full drama early in the window.

Money & Payments

Multi-currency economy — clean US dollars are the practical everyday cash. Bring post-2013 notes; cards work in major hotels and restaurants but cash rules markets and tipping.

Language

English is official — alongside Shona and Ndebele — and spoken everywhere from taxis to galleries. Signs, menus and business all in English. Zero barrier for UK travellers.

Time Zone

CAT (GMT+2) — the same clock as Kigali, 2 hours ahead of the UK. Your 11:45 landing is 09:45 on your body clock: land before lunch with the whole afternoon ahead.

HRE → City Centre

Robert Gabriel Mugabe International sits ~15km from downtown — a 20–30 minute drive. Victoria Falls is a 1-hour domestic hop. We arrange trusted transfers for both.

Questions

Harare trip FAQs

Not currently — RwandAir connects through its Kigali hub, and with just a 3h 25m second leg it's one of the quickest one-stop routings in our network at 13h 15m fastest. Bags are checked all the way through to HRE and the Kigali connection is guaranteed on a single ticket.
Both: UK passport holders need a visa — apply via Zimbabwe's e-visa portal before travel, or take the KAZA Univisa: one $50 stamp covering Zimbabwe and Zambia (and Botswana day-trips), perfect if Victoria Falls or a Lusaka twin-centre is on your list. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required on arrival — get vaccinated at least 10 days before departure. Our team walks you through the full entry checklist.
Both, easily. Harare is the cultural and business capital — galleries, gardens and the gateway to Great Zimbabwe — while the Falls are a one-hour domestic flight from Harare to Victoria Falls town. We build Harare-plus-Falls itineraries with protected connections, and if you want the Zambezi from both banks, our Lusaka route pairs perfectly on a single KAZA Univisa.
On a through-ticketed RwandAir booking you're protected: the airline rebooks you on the next available Harare flight at no cost. Both legs are the same carrier, your bags are transferred for you, and our 24/7 team monitors the connection in real time.
Economy includes 23kg checked plus 7kg cabin on every leg, with the checked bag tagged straight through to HRE. Extra allowance — very popular on this route for family visits and shipments — can be pre-booked through us at better rates than airport prices.
Yes — Harare city and Borrowdale hotels, Victoria Falls lodges, Lake Kariba houseboats and Hwange safari camps with vetted local partners can all be added to your booking. For the overnight Kigali connection, we can also arrange a transit hotel with shuttle so you rest between flights.

Ready for the Sunshine City?

Lock in your seat to Harare today — flexible tickets, instant confirmation, and a 24/7 team from Heathrow to the highveld.

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