{"id":697,"date":"2026-07-13T17:10:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T17:10:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tripenger.com\/info\/?p=697"},"modified":"2026-08-16T19:02:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T19:02:49","slug":"air-zimbabwe-london-gatwick-harare-flights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tripenger.com\/info\/travel-news\/air-zimbabwe-london-gatwick-harare-flights\/","title":{"rendered":"Air Zimbabwe Confirms Direct London Gatwick – Harare Flights Starting 22 July 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Published:<\/strong> 13 July 2026
Last Updated:<\/strong> 13 July 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air Zimbabwe Returns to London After More Than a Decade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Air Zimbabwe has officially confirmed the return of direct flights between London Gatwick (LGW)<\/strong> and Harare (HRE)<\/strong>, with the inaugural service scheduled for 22 July 2026<\/strong>. The route marks the airline’s long-awaited return to the United Kingdom after more than a decade and restores a direct air link between London and Zimbabwe for the first time since the airline suspended its UK operations. According to our own booking checks on the Air Zimbabwe website, tickets are now available for purchase, confirming that the route is no longer just a proposal but a scheduled commercial service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Milestone for Zimbabwean Travellers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

For thousands of Zimbabweans living in the United Kingdom and Ireland, this is one of the biggest aviation announcements in years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until now, travelling to Zimbabwe has almost always involved a connection through cities such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Dubai<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Doha<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Addis Ababa<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Nairobi<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Kigali<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Istanbul<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    A direct flight removes the inconvenience of long layovers, additional security checks, missed connections and extended journey times. Families travelling with children, elderly relatives and passengers carrying large amounts of luggage are likely to benefit the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Flight Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Air Zimbabwe has confirmed that the service will initially operate three times per week<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Route<\/th>Frequency<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    London Gatwick to Harare<\/td>3 weekly (Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays)<\/td><\/tr>
    Harare to London Gatwick<\/td>3 weekly (Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    As demand grows, the airline may consider increasing frequencies in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Tickets Are Now On Sale<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    During our own checks, we successfully reached the booking stage on the Air Zimbabwe website, confirming that flights are now available for purchase. At the time of writing, Air Zimbabwe flights are not yet available through most major Online Travel Agencies (OTAs)<\/strong>, meaning passengers may need to book directly with the airline or through selected travel agents until wider distribution becomes available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Why London Gatwick?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

    Some travellers may wonder why Air Zimbabwe chose London Gatwick<\/strong> instead of Heathrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For many airlines, Gatwick offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Lower airport operating costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Better slot availability<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Opportunities for future expansion<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Excellent rail connections into central London<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      For travellers living throughout southern England, Gatwick remains one of the UK’s easiest airports to access.<\/p>\n\n\n

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