Travelling from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Harare Airport (HRE): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Cape Town Airport to Harare Airport is 3 hours 10 minutes.
Cape Town and Harare follow the same timezone, UTC+2.
Flights from CPT to HRE start at 10:30 — the earliest with Airlink (South Africa). The latest departure is at 16:35 with Airlink (South Africa). In total, you can choose from six weekly Cape Town Airport to Harare Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your CPT to HRE flight.
During popular months like November, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Jetting into Harare (and then discovering more of Zimbabwe!) is a breeze with Airlink. This popular carrier has direct flights from Cape Town Airport to Harare Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Airlink on this route.
Airlink is the most punctual carrier operating CPT to HRE flights. A reliable 81.97% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cape Town Airport to Harare Airport. These are the top stopovers between CPT and HRE:
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
Maputo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Harare Airport (HRE)
At the moment, 130 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cape Town Airport to Harare Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 292 €. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CPT to HRE if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cape Town Airport to Harare Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CPT to HRE by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Cape Town Airport to Harare Airport.
Handy information about Cape Town Airport (CPT)
81% of flights departing from Cape Town Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of CPT.
Central Cape Town to Cape Town Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to CPT? If you've booked an early flight from Cape Town Airport to Harare Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Harare Airport (HRE)
If you're landing on a late Cape Town Airport to Harare Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near HRE:
Follow your own route 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.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Harare Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Harare Airport (HRE) to central Harare
Harare Airport to the centre of Harare has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Harare Airport (HRE)
The quietest month for a flight from Cape Town Airport to Harare Airport is March, while December is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Harare based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When reserving your flight from Cape Town Airport to Harare Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. October is the warmest month in Harare, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CPT to HRE in July. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Zimbabwe
Harare has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Zimbabwe you should also see. About 370 kilometres south-west of Harare, a visit to Bulawayo will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Matobo National Park, St Johns Cathedral and Silwane Nature Reserve.
Next? Set out for Chitungwiza. It's around 19 kilometres south of Harare and features highlights like Lost Balancing Rocks.