Flying from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Harare Airport (HRE): what you need to know
The timezone in Harare is UTC+2, which is three hours 30 minutes behind Mumbai.
To ensure you catch your BOM to HRE flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like November, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you'd love to tour another city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Mumbai Airport to Harare Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Addis Ababa Airport is a sought-after stop between BOM and HRE.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Harare Airport (HRE)
At the moment, £194 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Mumbai Airport to Harare Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £354. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BOM to HRE if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from Mumbai Airport to Harare Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from BOM to HRE by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Mumbai Airport to Harare Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Mumbai Airport (BOM)
Of the departures from Mumbai Airport, 56% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Mumbai to Mumbai Airport is around 24 kms (15 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Need a convenient hotel near BOM? If you're catching an early flight from Mumbai Airport to Harare Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Harare Airport (HRE)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Mumbai Airport to Harare Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HRE instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Harare Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Europcar or Budget and explore beyond Harare's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Harare Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Harare Airport (HRE) to central Harare
Harare Airport is approximately 11 kms (7 miles) from the centre of Harare. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Harare Airport (HRE)
December is the most popular month for flights from Mumbai Airport to Harare Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Harare in March.
The warmest month in Harare is October, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Mumbai Airport to Harare Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between 7ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BOM to HRE sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Zimbabwe
Harare is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Zimbabwe waiting to be explored. Around 370 kms (230 miles) south-west of Harare, a trip to Bulawayo will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Matobo National Park, St Johns Cathedral and Silwane Nature Reserve.
Another favourite stop in Zimbabwe, Chitungwiza is about 19 kms (12 miles) south of Harare. Make time to visit highlights including Lost Balancing Rocks.