Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Harare Airport (HRE): what you need to know
Harare's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Harare two hours ahead of London.
Leave plenty of time to catch your LHR to HRE flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Harare Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between LHR and HRE include:
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
Cape Town Airport
Kigali Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Harare Airport (HRE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Harare Airport flight is $862. A return plane ticket is currently $1,395. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from LHR to HRE, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Harare Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and score a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from LHR to HRE.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Harare Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Heathrow Airport is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near LHR? If you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Harare Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Harare Airport (HRE)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Heathrow Airport to Harare Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HRE instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Harare Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Europcar or Budget and explore beyond Harare's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Harare Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Harare Airport (HRE) to central Harare
From Harare Airport, Harare is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Harare Airport (HRE)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Harare Airport. December is the busiest month to head to Harare. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Harare Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. October is the warmest month in Harare, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 31ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to HRE in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC and 26ºC on average.
Explore more of Zimbabwe
You've seen Harare, now it's time to discover other parts of Zimbabwe. Journey about 370 kilometres south-west to Bulawayo to check off its leading sights. From Matobo National Park to St Johns Cathedral and Silwane Nature Reserve, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Where to next? Set off for Chitungwiza. It's around 19 kilometres south of Harare and home to highlights like Lost Balancing Rocks.