Travelling from Vancouver to RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE): What you need to know
When looking for your flight from Vancouver to RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE), there's a good selection of airports you can jet off from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are Vancouver's main terminals.
Harare is nine hours ahead of Vancouver. RG Mugabe International Airport is located in Harare, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Vancouver to HRE. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Vancouver to RG Mugabe International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to Vancouver International Airport:
71.77% of flights departing from Vancouver International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
With public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in about 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Vancouver to HRE flight? Check in to a hotel near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
YXX is around 64 kilometres from central Vancouver. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Vancouver to RG Mugabe International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Abbotsford Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're setting off early:
Flights departing from YXX land at their destination on schedule 67.97% of the time.
About RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)
Have a late flight from Vancouver to RG Mugabe International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near HRE and hit the lights earlier:
Go where the road takes you with a RG Mugabe International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Europcar or Budget and discover more of Harare and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride around three weeks in advance of your Vancouver to RG Mugabe International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to RG Mugabe International Airport is Rs250,838. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs480,731. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Vancouver to HRE, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Cheap Vancouver to RG Mugabe International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Harare. June is when most people book flights from Vancouver to RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Harare is October, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your Vancouver to HRE flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to RG Mugabe International Airport in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 23ºC.
More about Harare
After booking your flight from Vancouver to RG Mugabe International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Harare:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Matusadona National Park, National Botanic Gardens and Thetford Game Reserve are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Harare itinerary.
Explore more of Zimbabwe
Mutare is just one of the many places in Zimbabwe waiting to be discovered after you've seen Harare. Around 209 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include MURAHWA HILL NATURE RESERVE, Holy Trinity Catholic Cathedral and Murahwa Hill's.
Gweru is another essential stop in Zimbabwe and is around 225 kilometres south-west of Harare. No trip is complete without a visit to Kumadhaka Adventure Park, Midlands Museum and Mutorashanga Quarry.
