Flying from RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know
The timezone in Zanzibar is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Harare.
Leave plenty of time to catch your HRE to ZNZ flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from RG Mugabe International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. Many travellers pass through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport when flying between HRE and ZNZ.
How to find the cheapest flights from RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
$423 is currently the best price for a one-way RG Mugabe International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight. Return flights start at $692. These prices may change depending on demand.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from HRE to ZNZ. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from RG Mugabe International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport.
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Handy information about RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)
78.56% of flights taking off from RG Mugabe International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
RG Mugabe International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Harare. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel close to HRE? If you're boarding an early flight from RG Mugabe International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
Book a hotel near ZNZ if you have a late RG Mugabe International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Zanzibar International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union or Green Motion to explore Zanzibar and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Zanzibar International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar
From Zanzibar International Airport, Zanzibar is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
The quietest month for a flight from RG Mugabe International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Zanzibar based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from RG Mugabe International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport for March if you want to go to Zanzibar during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 33ºC.
August has average temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from HRE to ZNZ sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Tanzania
Arusha is just one of the many places in Tanzania waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Zanzibar. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Lake Duluti, Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum.
If you want to check out another great destination in Tanzania, consider Morogoro, roughly 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar. Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve, Mount Premji and Ritungu Tours & Safari Ltd are the start of reasons to visit.