Flying from RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Tokyo: what you need to know
Tokyo is seven hours ahead of Harare, where RG Mugabe International Airport is located. Tokyo runs on the UTC+9 timezone.
Allow plenty of time to make your HRE to Tokyo flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. A good rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
To get to HRE from central Harare, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. It's roughly 7 miles from the airport to the city centre.
In search of a hotel near HRE? If you've booked an early flight from RG Mugabe International Airport to Tokyo, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights leaving RG Mugabe International Airport, 78.56% touch down on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Tokyo
£484 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way RG Mugabe International Airport to Tokyo flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is £1,161. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
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Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Haneda Airport (HND) to the centre of Tokyo takes about 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 10 miles away.
Think about booking a hotel close to HND if you're coming in on a late flight from RG Mugabe International Airport to Tokyo. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Haneda Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times and find adventure across Tokyo and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Haneda Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from HRE to Tokyo.
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
The centre of Tokyo is around 40 miles from Narita International Airport (NRT). Once your flight from RG Mugabe International Airport to Tokyo has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 1 hour.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near NRT. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your HRE to Tokyo flight:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or long cab queues. Pick up a Narita International Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Check out the rates and availability from Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Hire.
Call dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from NRT four weeks in advance often means lower prices and a greater range of vehicles.
Narita International Airport is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Best time to go to Tokyo
Before you book your flights from RG Mugabe International Airport to Tokyo, consider which time of year is best for you. Peak season in Tokyo offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the off-season brings cheaper hotel deals and fewer crowds.
Book a RG Mugabe International Airport to Tokyo plane ticket with a departure in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from HRE to Tokyo in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
More about Tokyo
Start your Tokyo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from RG Mugabe International Airport to Tokyo, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Senso-ji Temple Yogodo, Tokyo Tower and Mag's Park Rooftop Shibuya Crossing are popular attractions which should be on any good Tokyo itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be explored once you've seen Tokyo. Around 250 miles away to the west, top sights here include Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Japan, consider Nagoya, about 160 miles west of Tokyo. Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple are key highlights.