Tickets to Harare

Harare, Zimbabwe's capital and largest city is one of the most vivacious in the entire African continent. The city has great climate, fine business infrastructure and overall well-developed modern facilities. Called Salisbury till very recently, Harare radiates with a characteristic European feel that has been found extremely endearing to tourists who visit. This culturally-vibrant city has fine set of avenues and venues for sightseeing that often start with the National Gallery and the Queen Victoria Museum. Those who wish a bit of local flavour can plan a tour to the busy Mbane Musika market. A visit to the Botanical Gardens and the traditional village, Chapungu Kraal is much recommended.

Harare International Airport serves the capital and largest city in Zimbabwe, Harare. It is the largest airport in the country and acts as a major gateway to Zimbabwe and alternate entry point into Central and Southern Africa. The international airport is well served by several airlines, which either run scheduled flights or operate via code share to the airport. Harare International Airport is located 15kms south of Harare City, with different means of public and private transportation linking the two. The airport is well maintained and provides an array of facilities and services to passengers, such as banking, medical services, post office, shops and restaurants.

Harare is an important commercial centre in Africa. It is also a rising power in world tourism. Considering its credentials, it doesn't come as a surprise to know that a lot of airlines from different parts of the world, especially South Africa and Europe, run flights to Harare. From the United Kingdom's London Heathrow, a string of airlines provide tickets for an air travel to Zimbabwe's capital city. EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines, British Airways, Air France and Emirates are among the major carriers that run flights to the Harare International Airport. There are no direct flights, and even single stop flights are few and far between. Multi-stop flights are most popular and more feasible.

Harare is filled to brim with a large variety of hotels and other accommodation units like guest houses. There is enough diversity to cater to the varying needs of all tourists who land up in the city in leisure or business pursuits. From cheap bed & breakfast lodgings to luxury resorts, Harare has all the possible range. Holiday Inn Harare, Meikles Hotel, Crowne Plaza Monomatapa, Rainbow Towers Hotel and Sheraton Hotel are some of the well known hi-end luxury properties in the city. Owing to the growing competition among luxury hotels, there has been a rising roll out of discounts and other perks in Harare. Make sure to make use of such offers.

Harare, being in the Southern Hemisphere, experiences climatic variations that are complete opposite of Europe or other Northern Hemisphere regions. Harare is located on a high altitude position and is thus relatively much cooler than other areas of the region. July is probably the coldest month when temperatures can plummet below freezing point. It is wise to skip conducting holidays in Harare during this peak winter month. January can be wet and it is not the best time to board flights to the city either. Other months are all OK to fly into Harare. September-November is the best time for which travellers can book tickets to Harare. Being a peak season for holidays, airfares can be high. One must plan early to net cheap flights tickets.