Travelling from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 20 minutes.
Harare is one hour behind Addis Ababa and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Take your pick of 14 weekly Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport flights. The 09:25 departure with Ethiopian Airlines is the earliest you can take. Ethiopian Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:00.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your ADD to HRE flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Ethiopian Airlines has direct flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Harare — and maybe even more of Zimbabwe if time allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with Ethiopian Airlines on this route.
Among carriers operating ADD to HRE flights, Ethiopian Airlines has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between ADD and HRE:
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
O.R. Tambo International Airport
Cape Town International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)
Currently, $661 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,071. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from ADD to HRE by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from ADD to HRE by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport.
Handy information about Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
When it comes to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.14% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Addis Ababa. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Have an early flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to ADD:
Arriving at RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HRE instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a RG Mugabe International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Europcar or Budget and chase adventure across Harare and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from RG Mugabe International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to central Harare
From RG Mugabe International Airport, Harare is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)
June is the most popular month for flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Harare in April.
When booking your flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. October is the warmest month in Harare, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 31ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 23ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ADD to HRE sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Zimbabwe
Bulawayo is just one of the many cities in Zimbabwe waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Harare. Around 370 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Matobo National Park, Natural History Museum and Bulawayo Railway Museum.
If you're looking to explore another side of Zimbabwe, head for Chitungwiza, roughly 19 kilometres south of Harare. Bradley Connect, st mary's park and garden and SAFARI IN AFRICA AND VOLUNTEERING are among the biggest draws.