Travel to Zimbabwe
Flying to Zimbabwe
Most international visitors arrive in Zimbabwe by air, with Harare Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) serving as the main gateway. Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) is also an important entry point, particularly for travellers heading directly to Victoria Falls and nearby national parks. Bulawayo's Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) handles a smaller number of international and regional flights.
Zimbabwe does not have extensive long-haul connections, so most journeys involve a stop at a regional or international hub. Airlines serving Zimbabwe include Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Kenya Airways, RwandAir, South African Airways, Airlink and Fastjet. Common transit points include Addis Ababa, Johannesburg, Nairobi, Doha and Dubai, depending on the airline and point of origin.
Flight schedules and routes can change, but connections from southern and eastern Africa are generally frequent. From Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Americas, travel typically involves one stop before continuing to Harare or Victoria Falls. On arrival, airport facilities are straightforward, and visa on arrival is available for eligible nationalities.
Flight times:
From London to Harare - 13 hours (including stopover).
Departure tax:
This tax is included in the airline ticket price and does not need to be paid separately at the airport.
Travel by rail
International rail travel into Zimbabwe is limited. Trains are more commonly used for freight than for international passenger travel.
Driving to Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe can be entered by road from all its neighbouring countries, and overland travel is a common option for visitors travelling within southern Africa. The country shares borders with South Africa, Botswana, Zambia and Mozambique, and major border posts are generally well established, though waiting times can vary depending on traffic, season and time of day.
Popular border crossings include Beitbridge on the South Africa–Zimbabwe border, which is the busiest entry point and links Zimbabwe with Johannesburg and the wider southern African road network. From Botswana, the Kazungula border near Victoria Falls provides access to north-western Zimbabwe, while travellers coming from Zambia can cross at Victoria Falls or Chirundu. Entry from Mozambique is possible at several crossings, including Mutare, which serves the eastern highlands.
Road conditions on main routes into Zimbabwe are generally good, but travellers should allow extra time for border formalities and ensure they have the correct visa and vehicle documentation.
Getting to Zimbabwe by boat
Zimbabwe is landlocked and has no seaports.
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