Travelling from Nelspruit Airport (MQP) to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Nelspruit Airport to Victoria Falls Airport is 1 hour 50 minutes.
Nelspruit and Victoria Falls share the UTC+2 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Flights from MQP to VFA start at 11:35 — the earliest with Airlink (South Africa). The last service of the day is at 12:45 with Fastjet Zimbabwe. In total, you can take your pick of 13 weekly Nelspruit Airport to Victoria Falls Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MQP to VFA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airlink offers direct flights from Nelspruit Airport to Victoria Falls Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Victoria Falls — and maybe even more of Zimbabwe if you have time.
Airlink is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With a reliable 83.05% of services landing on schedule, Airlink is the most punctual carrier offering MQP to VFA flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nelspruit Airport (MQP) to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
Currently, $477 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Nelspruit Airport to Victoria Falls Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,269. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To get cheap tickets from MQP to VFA, reserve your journey eight months ahead of your planned departure.
January is the cheapest month for flights from Nelspruit Airport to Victoria Falls Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from MQP to VFA is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Nelspruit Airport to Victoria Falls Airport.
Handy information about Nelspruit Airport (MQP)
75% of flights departing from Nelspruit Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Nelspruit to Nelspruit Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near MQP. Whether you're taking an early flight from Nelspruit Airport to Victoria Falls Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Nelspruit Airport to Victoria Falls Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near VFA instead:
Grab a Victoria Falls Airport rental car and discover Victoria Falls and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Budget and Avis are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Victoria Falls Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Nelspruit Airport to Victoria Falls Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Victoria Falls in March.
Book your flight from Nelspruit Airport to Victoria Falls Airport for October if you'd like to visit Victoria Falls during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 38ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 9ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MQP to VFA around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Zimbabwe
You've seen Victoria Falls, now it's time to discover other corners of Zimbabwe. Journey about 386 kilometres south-east to Bulawayo to tick off its leading attractions. From Matobo National Park to St Johns Cathedral and Silwane Nature Reserve, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 451 kilometres south-east of Victoria Falls, Gweru is another essential stop in Zimbabwe. Start your sightseeing at Kumadhaka Adventure Park, Midlands Museum and Gweru Military Aircraft Museum.
