Flying from Nairobi to Harare Robert Gabriel Mugabe Intl Airport (HRE): What you need to know
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is Nairobi's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Nairobi to Harare Robert Gabriel Mugabe Intl Airport (HRE) taking off from here.
The average time for a direct Nairobi to Harare Robert Gabriel Mugabe Intl Airport flight is 3 hours.
Harare is one hour behind Nairobi. Harare Robert Gabriel Mugabe Intl Airport is located in Harare, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Harare Robert Gabriel Mugabe Intl Airport (HRE) is the busiest route, with 7 direct services each week. Travel from NBO to HRE on Kenya Airways's 12:55pm flight.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Nairobi to HRE.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Nairobi
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
You can hop on a direct flight from Nairobi to Harare Robert Gabriel Mugabe Intl Airport (HRE) leaving from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
When departing from NBO, you can catch a direct flight from Nairobi to Harare Robert Gabriel Mugabe Intl Airport with Kenya Airways.
The top choice among passengers flying between NBO and HRE is Kenya Airways.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate on this route is Kenya Airways.
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Nairobi to HRE with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between NBO and HRE include:
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
Kigali International Airport (KGL)
Lilongwe Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)
Located around 18 kilometers from central Nairobi, NBO can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Nairobi to Harare Robert Gabriel Mugabe Intl Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
62% of flights taking off from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)
With public transport, you can travel from central Nairobi to WIL in around 35 minutes. The terminal is roughly 10 kilometers away, and getting there by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Nairobi Wilson Airport the day before your Nairobi to HRE flight:
72% of all departures from Nairobi Wilson Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Harare Robert Gabriel Mugabe Intl Airport (HRE)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Nairobi to Harare Robert Gabriel Mugabe Intl Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near HRE:
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Nairobi to Harare Robert Gabriel Mugabe Intl Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Harare Robert Gabriel Mugabe Intl Airport (HRE) to central Harare
From Harare Robert Gabriel Mugabe Intl Airport, central Harare is around 11 kilometers away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city center by car.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Harare Robert Gabriel Mugabe Intl Airport (HRE)
Currently, $308 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Harare Robert Gabriel Mugabe Intl Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $576. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Nairobi to HRE, book your ticket four months before your departure date.
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The best time to fly from Nairobi to Harare Robert Gabriel Mugabe Intl Airport (HRE)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Nairobi to Harare Robert Gabriel Mugabe Intl Airport (HRE). January is when most people travel to Harare. If crowds aren't your thing, go in December.
Book a Nairobi to HRE plane ticket departing in October if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Harare to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Nairobi to Harare Robert Gabriel Mugabe Intl Airport in July if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about Harare
After booking your flight from Nairobi to Harare Robert Gabriel Mugabe Intl Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Harare:
Matusadona National Park and National Botanic Gardens are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Harare itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Thetford Game Reserve.
Explore more of Zimbabwe
You've done Harare, now it's time to discover other corners of Zimbabwe. Travel around 209 kilometers southeast to Mutare to tick off its top attractions. From MURAHWA HILL NATURE RESERVE to Holy Trinity Catholic Cathedral and Murahwa Hill's, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 225 kilometers southwest of Harare, Gweru is another favorite stop in Zimbabwe. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Kumadhaka Adventure Park, Midlands Museum and Gweru Military Aircraft Museum.