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Three cabin classes are available on flights from London to Harare:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from London to Harare takes 00m, covering 5,151 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from London to Harare range from £618 to £937, with an average of £743 over the past 12 months. Anything below £618 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the £743 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £627 return via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), compared with £965 for direct.

Air Zimbabwe is the only airline operating London to Harare flights. 26% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £11–£51 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £569 to £4,721. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from London to Harare are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £372, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Harare Airport (HRE) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £34 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Final Rentals
• Europcar
• Budget
• keddy by Europcar

Flights from London to Harare may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Harare (HRE).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London to Harare route, 74% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 36m.

One-stop flights from London to Harare most commonly connect through:

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 61% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from London to Harare. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £717 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £795, a difference of £78.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 36m, compared to 16h 15m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and 16h 47m via Kigali Intl (KGL).

Harare is 1 hour ahead of London (Central Africa Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating London to Harare flights:

• Air Zimbabwe: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Zimbabwe: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Euroairlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Yes, you can. CBZ (Shop 51), ZB (Shops 52/53), and FBC (Shop 59) are three banks with offices located in the International Passenger Terminal at Harare Airport where you can conduct financial matters. There is also a currency exchange counter, Kwikforex Bureau de Change, located on the airport premises as well as a few ATMs for fast cash.

The closest hotels to Harare Airport are about a 10min drive, and few of them offer free airport transfers. Monomotapa Hotel, Rainbow Towers Hotel And Conference Centre, and New Ambassador Hotel Harare are less than 10 miles away and offer airport shuttle transfers at a surcharge.

Yes, you can. International companies such as Avis/Budget (Shop 54) and Europcar (Shop 48) and a couple of local firms have offices at Harare Airport’s International Passenger Terminal, where you can obtain a vehicle for your travels.

Harare Airport is the principal airport in the northern region of Zimbabwe, where the capital is located. The city of Gweru lies 172 miles south, while Mutare is 162 miles east from the capital.

A good point to consider is your location. Coming from the north of London, Stansted Airport (STN) is a good bet. From southern England, book your flight out of Gatwick (LGW). Heathrow is accessible from the west of London, serving cities like Bath. If you're in Central London, you can leave from London City Airport (LCY); although, Heathrow is often recommended, as it's typically quicker to get there.

Unfortunately, you won't be able to find public transport to Harare from the airport. This leaves you with taxis. However, avoid taking one to the city's central taxi rank, as this can be expensive. Instead, catch a cab to Flyover Rank on Seke Road, which takes about 20min.

You can do your bit for the environment and travel more sustainably if you choose the right airline. There are a few options on this route. British Airways and Kenya Airways both save just over 50% in CO2 emissions. Ethiopian Air saves just under 50%. These flights all leave from Heathrow. From Gatwick, choose Qatar Airways for a saving of around 45%.

Lake Kariba is one of Zimbabwe's premier tourist attractions, particularly known for its relaxing houseboat holidays and tiger fish angling. If that's your ultimate destination, a convenient way to get there is to hire a car at the airport. It will typically take just under 4 hours to make the drive.