Huge news for travelers heading to Southern Africa! After a 14-year hiatus, Air Zimbabwe is officially restoring its iconic direct route between London Gatwick (LGW) and Harare (HRE).
If you’ve been dreaming of visiting Victoria Falls, spoting the Big Five in Hwange National Park, or exploring the ancient ruins of Great Zimbabwe, your flight options just got a whole lot easier.
What You Need to Know
Nonstop Duration: ~10 hours. Board in London, catch some sleep, and wake up ready to explore Harare.
Frequency: 3 times per week.
Outbound from Harare: Sundays, Wednesdays, Fridays.
Outbound from London Gatwick: Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays.
The Cabin Setup: Flown on a modern Airbus A330-300 with 302 seats (30 Business Class, 272 Economy Class).
The Partnership: The route is being operated under a wet-lease (ACMI) agreement with Spanish carrier Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas, which provides the aircraft, maintenance, and flight crew to ensure seamless European regulatory standards.
Why This Matters
For years, getting to Zimbabwe from the UK meant long layovers in Johannesburg, Addis Ababa, or Dubai. This direct link cuts down travel time significantly—making it a game-changer for tourists, business travelers, and the UK’s massive Zimbabwean diaspora returning home to visit family.
Demand is already soaring, with over 1,400 seats and 30+ tonnes of cargo booked almost immediately after tickets opened.
Bookings
Promo fares from US$495 / £490.
Book on the airline’s official website: http://www.airzimbabwe.aero
Travel Tip
Heading straight to Victoria Falls? You can easily catch a quick 1-hour domestic connection from Harare on Air Zimbabwe or Fastjet to hit the falls on day one!
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