Traveling from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE): what you need to know
The timezone in Harare is UTC+2, which is eight hours behind Gold Coast.
Leave plenty of time to make your OOL to HRE flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)
$1,245 is the best price for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport flight. Return flights start from $2,229. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from OOL to HRE, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Gold Coast Airport, 74.82% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Gold Coast Airport is around 27 kilometers from central Gold Coast. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near OOL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)
If you're landing on a late Gold Coast Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near HRE:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a RG Mugabe International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Europcar or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Harare and beyond.
Reserving your ride from RG Mugabe International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to central Harare
RG Mugabe International Airport is approximately 13 kilometers from central Harare. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)
June is the busiest month for flights from Gold Coast Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Harare in April.
Book your flight from Gold Coast Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport for October if you want to explore Harare during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from OOL to HRE sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Zimbabwe
Bulawayo is just one of the many places in Zimbabwe waiting to be discovered after you've seen Harare. Around 370 kilometers away to the south-west, its best attractions include Matobo National Park, Natural History Museum and Bulawayo Railway Museum.
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