Travelling from RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from RG Mugabe International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Harare and Lusaka are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
You can choose from 146 weekly RG Mugabe International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport flights. The 10:45 departure with Air Botswana is the earliest you can take. Qatar Airways operates the latest service of the day at 19:15.
Your HRE to LUN flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
There are direct flights from RG Mugabe International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, so getting to Lusaka (and then touring more of Zambia!) is simple. Top airlines that fly nonstop include:
Air Botswana is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With a dependable 97.5% of services landing on schedule, Qatar Airways has the best on-time performance for HRE to LUN flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from RG Mugabe International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between HRE and LUN:
O.R. Tambo International Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
At the moment, £111 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way RG Mugabe International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £153. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book five months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from HRE to LUN.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from RG Mugabe International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)
When it comes to RG Mugabe International Airport's on-time performance, 78.56% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach RG Mugabe International Airport from central Harare, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near HRE. Whether you have an early flight from RG Mugabe International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
If you're getting in on a late RG Mugabe International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near LUN:
Follow your own route with a Kenneth Kaunda International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or Keddy By Europcar and experience more of Lusaka and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) to central Lusaka
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is approximately 16 miles from the centre of Lusaka. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
June is the busiest month for flights from RG Mugabe International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Lusaka in January.
The warmest month in Lusaka is October, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from RG Mugabe International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HRE to LUN in July. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Zambia
Kitwe is just one of the many places in Zambia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Lusaka. Around 180 miles away to the north, check out popular attractions including United Church Of Zambia mukuba congregation, Seventh Day Adventist Church and Sunset Gardens Kitwe (Ndola/Kitwe Rd).
Ndola is another essential stop in Zambia and is around 170 miles north of Lusaka. No journey is complete without experiencing Copperbelt Museum, Minsundu Recreational Park and Megatron's Encase.