Flying from RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to London: what you need to know
RG Mugabe International Airport is located in Harare. Operating on the UTC+0 timezone, London is 2 hours behind Harare.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from HRE to London. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, it's wise to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from HRE to London. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a pause at one of these airports:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Kigali International Airport (KGL)
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
If you have a passport from Zimbabwe, you'll need an embassy visa to visit United Kingdom. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from RG Mugabe International Airport to London for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines ahead of booking and definitely before flying.
Central Harare to HRE is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 21 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Want a convenient hotel near HRE? If you're catching an early flight from RG Mugabe International Airport to London, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to London
447 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from RG Mugabe International Airport to London. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 780 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from HRE to London. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from RG Mugabe International Airport to London across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is around 31 kilometres from central London. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 57 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 1 minute.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from RG Mugabe International Airport to London. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is about 80 kilometres from central London. Once you've hopped off your flight from RG Mugabe International Airport to London, it'll take you around 1 hour and 19 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near LGW. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from HRE to London:
Best time to go to London
July is the most popular month for flights from RG Mugabe International Airport to London. To avoid the crowds, travel to London in February when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from RG Mugabe International Airport to London for July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap flights from HRE to London sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about London
Start your London trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from RG Mugabe International Airport to London, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are top attractions which should feature on any good London itinerary.
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