Travelling from London to Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA): What you need to know
The timezone in Victoria Falls is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London. Victoria Falls International Airport is located in Victoria Falls.
Your flight from London to VFA won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean longer queues and potential delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to VFA. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
LHR is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Victoria Falls International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
78% of flights taking off from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Victoria Falls International Airport with a stop at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). A major stopover between London Gatwick Airport and VFA, it's the perfect opportunity to relax before the next leg of your journey.
You can reach LGW from central London in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your London to VFA flight? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
The majority of flights that depart London Gatwick Airport get to their destination as planned. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the airport by car and 45 minutes or so on public transport.
Make catching an early London to Victoria Falls International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to London Stansted Airport and head to your check-in counter without rushing:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving without delays, STN is a dependable starting point for your journey.
About Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA)
Have a late flight from London to Victoria Falls International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near VFA and shut your eyes sooner:
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your London to Victoria Falls International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) to central Victoria Falls
From Victoria Falls International Airport, central Victoria Falls is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Victoria Falls International Airport is R 8,446. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 13,537. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to VFA if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
Affordable London to Victoria Falls International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from London to Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA). July is the busiest month to travel to Victoria Falls. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in February.
Before locking in your London to VFA plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. October is the warmest month in Victoria Falls, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Victoria Falls International Airport in July when temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Victoria Falls
Once you've booked your flight from London to Victoria Falls International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Victoria Falls:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Victoria Falls when you're ready to go sightseeing. Start exploring at Victoria Falls National Park followed by Victoria Falls Rafting and Rock Pool.