Travelling from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Johannesburg and Harare share the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Choose from 71 weekly O.R. Tambo International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport flights. The 06:20 departure with Airlink (South Africa) is the earliest available. South African Airways operates the last service of the day at 20:10.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your JNB to HRE flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
There are plenty of direct flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport to choose from. When organising your Harare trip, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this exciting corner of Zimbabwe:
Airlink (South Africa) has the highest passenger demand on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating JNB to HRE flights is South African Airways. Its services land as scheduled 79.81% of the time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from O.R. Tambo International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between JNB and HRE include:
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
Maputo International Airport
Cape Town International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport flight is £54. A round-trip fare right now is £120. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book nine months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from JNB to HRE.
Plan your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from JNB to HRE.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Of the flights that depart from O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to O.R. Tambo International Airport from central Johannesburg, it takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near JNB:
Arriving at RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)
Book a hotel near HRE if you're on a late O.R. Tambo International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a RG Mugabe International Airport rental car and explore Harare and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Europcar and Budget are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your ride from RG Mugabe International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to central Harare
From RG Mugabe International Airport, Harare is approximately 8 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Harare. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to RG Mugabe International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. October is the warmest month in Harare, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JNB to HRE in July. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of Zimbabwe
You've seen Harare, now it's time to discover other parts of Zimbabwe. Journey about 230 miles south-west to Bulawayo to check off its popular sights. From Matobo National Park to Natural History Museum and Bulawayo Railway Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Chitungwiza is another must-experience destination in Zimbabwe and is around 12 miles south of Harare. No journey is complete without dropping by Bradley Connect, st mary's park and garden and SAFARI IN AFRICA AND VOLUNTEERING.