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£525 - £726
Route
Depart
Return
Price
London GatwickHarare
LGW - HRE
LGWHRE
London Gatwick
Mon 9/9
1 stop25h 25m
Harare
Sun 29/9
1 stop16h 10m
London GatwickHarare
LGW - HRE
LGWHRE
London Gatwick
Tue 4/6
1 stop25h 25m
Harare
Wed 19/6
2 stops17h 40m
London HeathrowHarare
LHR - HRE
LHRHRE
London Heathrow
Wed 4/9
2 stops15h 40m
Harare
Sun 22/9
1 stop14h 35m
London HeathrowHarare
LHR - HRE
LHRHRE
London Heathrow
Sun 6/10
1 stop20h 05m
Harare
Sat 19/10
2 stops24h 55m
London HeathrowHarare
LHR - HRE
LHRHRE
London Heathrow
Sun 6/10
1 stop14h 00m
Harare
Sat 19/10
1 stop13h 50m
London GatwickHarare
LGW - HRE
LGWHRE
London Gatwick
Tue 18/6
2 stops25h 05m
Harare
Tue 25/6
2 stops19h 50m
London StanstedHarare
STN - HRE
STNHRE
London Stansted
Mon 17/6
2 stops25h 15m
Harare
Wed 7/8
2 stops24h 55m
London GatwickHarare
LGW - HRE
LGWHRE
London Gatwick
Thu 7/11
2 stops23h 30m
Harare
Fri 15/11
2 stops20h 05m
London HeathrowHarare
LHR - HRE
LHRHRE
London Heathrow
Tue 18/6
2 stops18h 05m
Harare
Wed 26/6
2 stops18h 50m
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Harare (average of £823). Flying to Harare in December will prove the most costly (average of £1,012). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
January
£648
February
£648
March
£668
April
£663
May
£649
June
£681
July
£775
August
£755
September
£686
October
£681
November
£657
December
£797
HRE Temperature | 15 - 22 °C |
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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Harare, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, November is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.0 C).
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Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.
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Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.
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Crew
Overall
Comfort
Entertainment
Food
Reviews
Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.
Boarding
Crew
Overall
Comfort
Entertainment
Food
Reviews
Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.
Boarding
Crew
Overall
Comfort
Entertainment
Food
Reviews
Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.
Boarding
Crew
Overall
Comfort
Entertainment
Food
Reviews
Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.
Spring is a great time to book flights to Harare, the city hosts a number of festivals, including the Harare International Festival of Arts (HIFA) and the Harare Jazz Festival, both held in April. The city comes alive during HIFA, which brings together international acts and Zimbabwean artists for a week jam-packed full of performances, including funk, jazz, classical music, opera, soul, theatre, afrobeat and dance. Harare Jazz Festival is another popular music event. Listen to famous African jazz musicians, while those of you hoping to nurture your own talent can take part in workshops.
Pick up a cheap flight to Harare between the months of November and March, which is the warm, wet season. The weather is pleasant around this time, although you’ll experience a great deal of rainfall, which may affect your holiday activities.
Find a cheap flight to Harare and visit a city with a laid back vibe where you’ll find excellent works of art and crafts there as well as exceptional restaurants serving traditional and international dishes.
Zimbabwe is known for its arts and crafts and the National Gallery, located in Harare Gardens, presents monthly exhibits that feature impressive African and contemporary works. Here you’ll see diverse collections of photographic images, wooden carvings, stone sculptures, paintings and much more. The gift shop attached sells a variety of Zimbabwean arts and crafts and books too.
Whilst in Harare, try some authentic Zimbabwean cuisine including Sadza – a traditional maize meal.
Mbare Market attracts adventurous tourists. The many items sold here range from Shona sculptures, masks and weaved baskets, to locally grown vegetables and fresh produce. You can mingle with the Zimbabwean people here and learn more about their various customs, culture and traditions.
If yopu are a film lover then book a flight to Harare and attend the Zimbabwe International Film Festival (ZIFF), if you are in the city during the month of August. This event runs for 10 days.
There are three main seasons in Harare: a warm, wet (November to March/April), a warm, dry (May to August) and a hot, dry (September/October). This should be taken into account when booking flights.High peak season in Harare occurs between the months of April and October, when the weather is warm to hot and dry. From May to August daily temperatures are on average between 14 to 16 degrees Celsius, although it can reach the low to mid-20s. It should be noted that temperatures can rise quite considerably between September and October, to around the high 20s.
There are very few buses available for tourists or locals that travel to the city. Therefore, most people rely on taxis. Private cabs are easy to find outside major hotels. Taxi ranks are stationed around, mainly at First Street, Nelson Mandela Avenue, Union Avenue and Samora Machel Avenue.
Most tourists will arrive at Harare International Airport (HRE) which is around 8 miles (13 km) from Harare city centre. Shuttle bus services are provided at the airport. They stop at most of the large hotels and prominent places located in the city. Selected hotels also offer shuttle services for their guests. You’ll find taxi cabs parked outside the Flight Arrivals area. It takes approximately 15 to 30 minutes to drive from the airport to the city centre, depending on traffic.