Travelling from Harare Airport (HRE) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
London's timezone is UTC+0, which makes London two hours behind Harare.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your HRE to LHR flight.
Travelling during a peak time like December? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Harare Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HRE and LHR:
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
Kigali Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Harare Airport (HRE) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Currently, 475 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Harare Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 853 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HRE to LHR if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Harare Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from HRE to LHR.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Harare Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Handy information about Harare Airport (HRE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Harare Airport, data shows 68% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Harare Airport from central Harare, it'll take about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near HRE. Whether you're taking an early flight from Harare Airport to London Heathrow Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Harare Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
Follow your own route with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and experience more of London and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from London Heathrow Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from the centre of London. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Harare Airport to London Heathrow Airport. To escape the crowds, go to London in March.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Harare Airport to London Heathrow Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HRE to LHR around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Manchester will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, Birmingham is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. No visit is complete without checking out Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.