Travelling from RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
London is two hours behind Harare and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
To ensure you catch your HRE to LGW flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Pick a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from RG Mugabe International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is a popular stopover on the HRE to LGW route.
How to find the cheapest flights from RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Right now, R 9,747 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way RG Mugabe International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 17,131. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HRE to LGW if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from RG Mugabe International Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
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Handy information about RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)
Of the departures from RG Mugabe International Airport, 78.56% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to RG Mugabe International Airport from central Harare, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near HRE. Whether you're taking an early flight from RG Mugabe International Airport to London Gatwick Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a RG Mugabe International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LGW instead:
Travel at your own speed with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and find adventure across London and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport to central London has a drive time of around 1 hour 20 minutes. It's approximately 80 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the most popular month for flights from RG Mugabe International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. For a quieter experience, head to London in January.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from RG Mugabe International Airport to London Gatwick Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from HRE to LGW in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom you should also see. About 161 kilometres north-west of London, a trip to Birmingham will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you're ready to explore another side of United Kingdom, consider Bristol, about 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are the start of reasons to visit.