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Cheap flights to Harare

WAS — HRE
24 Mar — 31 Mar1
1 adult
Sun 24/3
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Flights to Harare in 2024

Find the latest flights to Harare in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 651,626 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$2,743

Return from

$2,279

One-way from

$1,152
High demand for flights, 14% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Harare
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Harare (HRE)

Average price of flights to Harare by month

Plan your trip to Harare by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Harare is currently $0 while a return flight costs $0. Price data was last updated on 17 March 2024.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Harare (average of $1,433). Flying to Harare in December will prove the most costly (average of $2,009). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$2,633

February

$2,506

March

$2,494

April

$2,337

May

$2,183

June

$2,257

July

$2,250

August

$2,295

September

$2,330

October

$2,368

November

$2,532

December

$3,061

Temperature and rainfall in Harare by month

Plan your trip to Harare by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

HRE

Temperature

15 - 22 °C

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Harare?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Harare. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Harare. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Harare?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Harare. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Harare should consider flying on Friday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Harare

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Harare. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Harare. Reviews last updated 19 March 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates and Qatar Airways to Harare by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

7.7
Good
4,578 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

Getting around Harare

Most tourists will arrive at Harare International Airport (HRE) which is around 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.

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.

  • How long is the flight to Harare?

    Flights to Harare, Zimbabwe, are available from major Australian cities Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Flights from these cities take 20-50h. Your flight time depends on the length and number of layovers, as well as the time of year. Flights from Melbourne and Sydney range from 21-40h, while flights from Brisbane take a bit longer, from 28-50h.

  • Where can you get direct flights to Harare from?

    Unfortunately, direct Harare flight deals are not currently available from Australia. The most direct flight is from Sydney. Emirates provides a one-stop flight from Sydney to Harare. Otherwise, all other flights from Australian cities have two layovers or more, depending on your booking. Major airlines such as Emirates, Qatar and Singapore Airlines fly from Melbourne International Airport (MEL), Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE). The common layover cities to Harare from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane include Dubai International (DBX), Doha (DOH), Singapore Changi (SIN), Johannesburg (JNB), Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) and Lusaka (LUN).

  • How do you get from the Harare airport to the city centre?

    Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport is located 15 km from Harare city centre. To access central Harare, you can take a taxi directly from the airport. The average fare is around A$ 33. You can book an airport shuttle ahead of time, and it’s always best to check with your local hotel on whether they offer airport shuttles. It’s also possible to hire a car from Europcar and Avis for your time in Zimbabwe, which you can book online. The drive from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport to Harare city centre will take 10-15min.

  • What are some things to do in Harare?

    Harare has plenty of opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities in nature parks. There are numerous wildlife sanctuaries and zoos. Visit the Wild Is Life Grand Zimbabwe, which shelters over 300 rescued animals; the Imire: Rhino & Wildlife Conservation for a safari experience; and the Lion & Cheetah Park for an up-close, drive-through enclosure. Mukuvisi Woodlands provides an authentic viewing of the African wild, away from the tourists, with an opportunity to see the native animals in their natural habitats. In the evening, this nature reserve offers nocturnal delights of the African plains with stargazing tours. Southeast of Harare is a geomorphological landmark, the Balancing Rocks of Matopos National Park. For art lovers, the Chapungu Sculpture Park showcases local artists and offers workshops for all ages to learn about Zimbabwe culture. Also, the Shona Sculpture Gallery is a garden of artwork that specialises in stone carvings. To learn more about Zimbabwe, the Museum of Human Sciences has a great collection of Zimbabwe history, and The National Gallery of Zimbabwe shares its contemporary heritage. Harare is also Zimbabwe’s food capital, with a mixed and diverse cuisine, bringing a mix of local delights with high-tea delicacies.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Harare?

    Australian citizens must carry a passport with them for entry into Harare, Zimbabwe. Your passport must be current and valid for at least another six months. A visa is required and also proof of your accommodation reservation in Zimbabwe. You can obtain a visa two ways, online and upon arrival in Harare. The visas allow you to stay up to 90 days and cost about A$ 59.32. If you book it online, it will take around two processing days.

  • What does HRE mean?

    HRE is a unique code, commonly called an IATA code, used in the aviation industry to identify airports. This code, along with many others, are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association). A HRE flight refers to a flight to Harare Airport.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Harare?

    Travellers will need to book flights to Harare (HRE) if they wish to fly to Harare. The Harare airport is 12.3 km from the city centre.

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