Travelling from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE): what you need to know
A direct flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport takes on average 4 hours 21 minutes. The timezone in Harare is UTC+2, making it 1 hour behind Addis Ababa.
Each week, there are 14 flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport. To get going as soon as possible, select the 02:20 Ethiopian Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight from ADD to HRE is 22:00 with Ethiopian Airlines.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Harare (and exploring more of Zimbabwe!) is straightforward with Ethiopian Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport.
If you want a stopover for your flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. Here are the most popular stopovers between ADD and HRE:
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
O.R. Tambo International Airport
Cape Town International Airport
Don't forget, you may need a visa to enter Zimbabwe. Visa requirements can differ and travel documentation requirements are always changing. Before organising your cheap ticket from ADD to HRE, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date information.
Arriving at RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HRE instead:
Handy information about Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
To get to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport from central Addis Ababa, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
After a handy hotel close to ADD? If you're boarding an early flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
More about Harare
As soon as you've booked your flights from ADD to HRE, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Harare. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this city:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Harare Gardens, Chapungu Sculpture Park and Wild Is Life Trust and ZEN are popular attractions which should feature on any good Harare itinerary.
Getting from RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to central Harare
RG Mugabe International Airport to central Harare is around 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 13 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
Complete your Harare trip with hotels and a car rental
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How to find the cheapest flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport is $635. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $875. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get flight tickets from ADD to HRE by booking at least 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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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 escape the crowds, visit Harare in April.
Book your flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport for October if you want to visit Harare during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14 ºC and 31 ºC.
Search for flight tickets from ADD to HRE in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7 ºC and 23 ºC on average.