Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Harare Airport (HRE): what you need to know
Harare's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Harare two hours ahead of London.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LGW to HRE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you'd love to visit a new city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Harare Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Addis Ababa Airport is a sought-after stop between LGW and HRE.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Harare Airport (HRE)
Rs109,369 is the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Harare Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs221,491. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from LGW to HRE. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Harare Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Harare Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 82% of flights that take off from LGW arrive at their destination as scheduled.
London Gatwick Airport is around 48 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near LGW. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Harare Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Harare Airport (HRE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Gatwick Airport to Harare Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HRE instead:
Grab a Harare Airport rental car and explore Harare and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Europcar and Budget are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Harare Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
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.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Harare Airport (HRE)
December is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Harare Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Harare in March.
When booking your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Harare Airport, think about 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 LGW 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
Bulawayo is just one of the many places in Zimbabwe waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Harare. Around 370 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Matobo National Park, St Johns Cathedral and Silwane Nature Reserve.
Your journey through Zimbabwe isn't complete without visiting Chitungwiza. Lost Balancing Rocks is just one of the highlights in this destination, which is around 19 kilometres south of Harare.

