Flying from Istanbul to RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports to choose from in Istanbul. Explore your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when planning your flight from Istanbul to RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE).
RG Mugabe International Airport is located in Harare. The city follows the UTC+2 timezone and is one hour behind Istanbul.
To ensure you catch your flight from Istanbul to HRE, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Istanbul to HRE departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Top options include:
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to RG Mugabe International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Istanbul to HRE flight? Relax in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
76.93% of flights leaving Sabiha Gokcen International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to RG Mugabe International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near HRE and get cosy, quick:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a RG Mugabe International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Europcar or Budget to explore Harare and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around three weeks before your Istanbul to RG Mugabe International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to RG Mugabe International Airport is P34,620. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P47,855. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Istanbul to HRE, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
Cheap Istanbul to RG Mugabe International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)
April is the quietest month for flights from Istanbul to RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE), while June is the most popular. Find the ideal time to go to Harare based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Harare is October, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your Istanbul to HRE plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
July has temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to RG Mugabe International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Harare
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Harare right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Istanbul to RG Mugabe International Airport:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Matusadona National Park, National Botanic Gardens and Thetford Game Reserve are attractions you won't want to skip in Harare.
Explore more of Zimbabwe
Mutare is just one of the many places in Zimbabwe waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Harare. Around 209 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include MURAHWA HILL NATURE RESERVE, Holy Trinity Catholic Cathedral and Murahwa Hill's.
Around 225 kilometres south-west of Harare, Gweru is another favourite stop in Zimbabwe. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Kumadhaka Adventure Park, Midlands Museum and Mutorashanga Quarry.