Flying from Lusaka Airport (LUN) to Harare Airport (HRE): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Lusaka Airport to Harare Airport is 1 hour.
Lusaka and Harare share the same timezone, UTC+2.
Each week, there are 34 Lusaka Airport to Harare Airport flights.
Your LUN to HRE flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A good range of airlines offer direct flights from Lusaka Airport to Harare Airport. Fly nonstop to Harare with these carriers and get to know this amazing part of Zimbabwe:
RwandAir is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Qatar Airways stands out as the most punctual carrier for LUN to HRE flights, with 88.64% of its services landing as scheduled.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lusaka Airport to Harare Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LUN and HRE:
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lusaka Airport (LUN) to Harare Airport (HRE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Lusaka Airport to Harare Airport flight is $138. A return plane ticket is currently $265. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LUN to HRE if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lusaka Airport to Harare Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from LUN to HRE.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Lusaka Airport to Harare Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Lusaka Airport (LUN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Lusaka Airport, 68% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Lusaka Airport from central Lusaka, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Lusaka Airport to Harare Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to LUN:
Arriving at Harare Airport (HRE)
Consider booking a hotel near HRE if you're taking a late Lusaka Airport to Harare Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a Harare Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Europcar or Budget and see more of Harare and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Harare Airport around three weeks before your trip.
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 taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Harare Airport (HRE)
December is the most popular month for flights from Lusaka Airport to Harare Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Harare in March.
Lock in your flight from Lusaka Airport to Harare Airport for October if you'd like to go to Harare during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LUN to HRE in July. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
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, check out popular attractions including Matobo National Park, St Johns Cathedral and Silwane Nature Reserve.
Your trip through Zimbabwe wouldn't be as memorable without a stop in Chitungwiza. Lost Balancing Rocks is one of the highlights in this destination, which is roughly 19 kilometres south of Harare.
