Travelling from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) to RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour.
Lusaka and Harare are in the UTC+2 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Every week, there are 43 Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport flights. If you want to be on board as soon as possible, go for the 00:45 Kenya Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 16:30 with Qatar Airways.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your LUN to HRE flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
There are direct flights from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport, so getting to Harare (and then exploring more of Zimbabwe!) is easy. Popular airlines that fly nonstop include:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Emirates.
Qatar Airways is a leader in on-time performance for LUN to HRE flights, with 87.8% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LUN and HRE:
O.R. Tambo International Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) to RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport flight is Rs35,335. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs53,919. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from LUN to HRE, book your trip six months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
Of all flights leaving Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, 75.34% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Lusaka to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is approximately 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to LUN? If you're boarding an early flight from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)
Consider booking a hotel near HRE if you're catching a late Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a RG Mugabe International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Europcar or Budget and explore beyond Harare's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from RG Mugabe International Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to central Harare
RG Mugabe International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Harare. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Harare. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. October is the warmest month in Harare, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 31ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LUN to HRE sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Zimbabwe
Harare has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Zimbabwe you'll want to see. Around 370 kilometres south-west of Harare, a visit to Bulawayo will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Matobo National Park, Natural History Museum and Bulawayo Railway Museum.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Zimbabwe, consider Chitungwiza, roughly 19 kilometres south of Harare. Bradley Connect, st mary's park and garden and SAFARI IN AFRICA AND VOLUNTEERING are the start of reasons to visit.