Travelling from Bulawayo Airport (BUQ) to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA): what you need to know
Around 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Bulawayo Airport to Victoria Falls Airport.
Bulawayo and Victoria Falls share the same timezone, UTC+2.
To ensure you catch your BUQ to VFA flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Air Zimbabwe is your gateway to exploring Victoria Falls (and maybe even some other great corners of Zimbabwe!). Check out the direct flights from Bulawayo Airport to Victoria Falls Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Air Zimbabwe tops the list for bookings on this route.
If you'd love to tour a different city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bulawayo Airport to Victoria Falls Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is a well-known stop between BUQ and VFA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bulawayo Airport (BUQ) to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
111 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Bulawayo Airport to Victoria Falls Airport flight. Return flights start at 231 €. These prices may change based on availability.
Book nine months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BUQ to VFA.
Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bulawayo Airport to Victoria Falls Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from BUQ to VFA.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Bulawayo Airport to Victoria Falls Airport.
Handy information about Bulawayo Airport (BUQ)
When it comes to Bulawayo Airport's on-time performance, data shows 66.21% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Bulawayo to Bulawayo Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Booking a hotel room for the night can take the stress out of getting to the airport on time. If you're looking for a place to stay before your flight from Bulawayo Airport to Victoria Falls Airport, take a look at 456 Hopeville Escape. It's a short ride from BUQ.
Arriving at Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Bulawayo Airport to Victoria Falls Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near VFA instead:
Explore without limits with a Victoria Falls Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Budget or Avis and see more of Victoria Falls and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Victoria Falls Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) to central Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls Airport to central Victoria Falls has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Bulawayo Airport to Victoria Falls Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Victoria Falls. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Bulawayo Airport to Victoria Falls Airport for October if you'd like to go to Victoria Falls during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BUQ to VFA in July. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Zimbabwe just waiting to be discovered. Around 386 kilometres south-east of Victoria Falls, a trip to Bulawayo will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Matobo National Park, Natural History Museum and Bulawayo Railway Museum.
Gweru is another essential stop in Zimbabwe and is around 451 kilometres south-east of Victoria Falls. No trip is complete without dropping by Gweru park, Midlands Museum and Mt. Pleasant Farm.