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Zimbabwe
Getting There

Getting There

Zimbabwe

Getting There by Air

The national airline is Air Zimbabwe (UM) (website: www.airzim.co.zw). 

Approximate Flight Times

From London to Harare is 10 hours 30 minutes. There are direct flights connecting London with Victoria Falls. Connections from the capital to Bulawayo take approximately one hour.

Main Airports

Harare (HRE) is 14km (9 miles) southeast of the city. To/from the airport: Coaches run at regular intervals to the city (journey time – 20 minutes). Taxis are available. Facilities: Post office, restaurant, duty-free shop and bank/bureau de change.

Bulawayo (BUQ) is 24km (15 miles) from the city. To/from the airport: Limited bus and taxi services are available.

Victoria Falls (VFA) is 22km (13 miles) from the town. To/from the airport: Bus and taxi services are available. Facilities: Bureau de change, duty-free shop, bars, restaurant and car hire.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (website: www.caaz.co.zm) is responsible for air travel and airports in Zimbabwe.
Departure Tax
US$20. Children under two years and transit passengers (within 24 hours) are exempt.

Getting There by Rail

There are train connections from South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique and Zambia.

Getting There by Road

There are roads from Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania and Zambia. Off the main routes (Beitbridge and Victoria Falls), travel conditions are often difficult during heavy rains. Border posts are generally open from 0600-1800, although the more popular route through Beitbridge is open from 0600-2230. For details, contact the embassy or high commission (see Contact Addresses).

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