Travelling from London to RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE): What you need to know
Choose from a range of airports when organising a flight from London to RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE). Check out your options for jetting out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
RG Mugabe International Airport is located in Harare. The city runs on the UTC+2 timezone and is two hours ahead of London.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from London to HRE.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to HRE. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Kigali International Airport (KGL)
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from London to RG Mugabe International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from London to RG Mugabe International Airport. Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) is one of the options between London Gatwick Airport and HRE.
You can reach LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to HRE flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
69.26% of flights departing London Gatwick Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From the centre of London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so on public transport.
Make catching an early London to RG Mugabe International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels near Stansted Airport and get to the check-in counter without rushing:
Flights that leave from STN reach their destination within the expected time frame 64.73% of the time.
About RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to RG Mugabe International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near HRE instead:
Grab a RG Mugabe International Airport rental car and explore Harare and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Europcar and Budget are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your London to RG Mugabe International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)
Currently, R 7,914 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to RG Mugabe International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 12,625. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to HRE if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest London to RG Mugabe International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from London to RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)
June is when most people book flights from London to RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE). Visit Harare in April for a quieter experience.
When booking your London to HRE plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. October is the warmest month in Harare, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
July has temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to RG Mugabe International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Harare
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Harare right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from London to RG Mugabe International Airport:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Matusadona National Park, National Botanic Gardens and Thetford Game Reserve are attractions you won't want to skip in Harare.
Explore more of Zimbabwe
You've done Harare, now it's time to discover other corners of Zimbabwe. Journey about 209 kilometres south-east to Mutare to check off its top sights. From MURAHWA HILL NATURE RESERVE to Holy Trinity Catholic Cathedral and Murahwa Hill's, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 225 kilometres south-west of Harare, Gweru is another essential stop in Zimbabwe. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Kumadhaka Adventure Park, Midlands Museum and Mutorashanga Quarry.