Travelling from London to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports to start your journey from. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
Victoria Falls Airport is located in Victoria Falls. The city follows the UTC+2 timezone and is two hours ahead of London.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to VFA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
High season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from London to VFA leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Some popular options include:
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Victoria Falls Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68.18% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from London to Victoria Falls Airport. Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) is one of the options between London Gatwick Airport and VFA.
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to VFA flight:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport land at their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your London to Victoria Falls Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
The on-time performance record of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
Have a late flight from London to Victoria Falls Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near VFA and be in snooze mode sooner:
Grab a Victoria Falls Airport rental car and explore Victoria Falls and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Budget and Avis are top outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your London to Victoria Falls Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
At the moment, $994 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Victoria Falls Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,562. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to VFA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from London to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
February is the quietest month for flights from London to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA), while July is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to visit Victoria Falls based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
When booking your London to VFA flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. October is the warmest month in Victoria Falls, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 38ºC.
July has temperatures of between 9ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap tickets from London to Victoria Falls Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Victoria Falls
After booking your flight from London to Victoria Falls Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Victoria Falls:
Your Victoria Falls visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions you won't want to miss include Victoria Falls National Park, Victoria Falls Activities and Victoria Falls Rafting.
Explore more of Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls is just the beginning of what Zimbabwe has to offer. Head onward to Dete, which is about 121 kilometres away to the south-east. From Hwange Safari Lodge Entrance Gate to Wild Walks, there's so much to see and do in this must-visit city.
Any journey through Zimbabwe wouldn't be complete without a stop in Siabuwa. Sinampande Secondary School is one of the highlights in this destination, which is about 241 kilometres east of Victoria Falls.