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Last updated: September 2026
Air Zimbabwe is the national airline of Zimbabwe. While most of its routes are domestic or regional, it also flies directly to London through an aviation agreement with Plus Ultra.
Air Zimbabwe is based in Harare, Zimbabwe's capital. Fly between Harare and the following destinations:
- Bulawayo
- Victoria Falls
- Mutare
- Dar es Salaam
- Johannesburg
- London
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Air Zimbabwe payment methods
When you book your Air Zimbabwe flights through Alternative Airlines, you'll have a wide range of available payment methods.
Pay in your preferred currency, including Zimbabwe Gold, South African Rand, United States Dollars, British Pounds, and more. Or pay in one of 90+ cryptocurrencies, with leading options like Bitcoin available.
Prefer to pay for your flights in instalments? Select customers will be eligible to pay later for their flights in either interest-free or long-term instalments.
If you're living in the UK, then you can pay later with options like Klarna and Affirm. South African residents can pay later with PayJustNow, Payflex and more.
Alternative Airlines doesn't currently offer any pay-later options to customers living in Zimbabwe.
Air Zimbabwe news
Air Zimbabwe returns to London!
July 2026
After 14 years away, Air Zimbabwe is now back in London.
Air Zimbabwe has signed a wet lease with the Spanish carrier Plus Ultra. It uses Plus Ultra's Airbus A330-300 and crew for flights to and from London.
Flights from Robert Gabriel Mugabe Airport to London depart each week on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Whilst flights from London Gatwick to Harare run weekly on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
Flights are direct and take around 10.5 hours.
Source: Air Zimbabwe, August 2026
Baggage policy
There are different policies for baggage depending on your flight route and whether the baggage is carry-on or checked.
Carry-on Baggage
Passengers are each permitted one item of cabin baggage with them on their flight. The maximum weight of this is 8kg, and the dimensions of this item must not exceed 51 x 20 x 38cm.
In addition, passengers are also allowed one personal item each. This can be items such as coats, walking sticks, cameras, laptops or a ladies handbag.
Checked Baggage
Domestic Routes:
For domestic flights, economy class passengers are permitted 20kg of free checked luggage, and passengers in business are permitted 30kg of checked luggage.
Regional Routes:
Between Harare and Johannesburg, passengers are permitted 40kg (2 x 20kg) in Economy and 50kg in Business Class (2 x 25kg).
Cabin classes
There is only 1 official cabin class onboard an Air Zimbabwe flight. There are ways to achieve a more premium experience, making it feel like business class.
Economy Class
Economy class for this airline is simple and basic, yet comfortable. Passenger will be greeted with friendly cabin staff who will help attend to you during your flight.
Business Class
Air Zimbabwe offers business-class tickets on flights to and from London, making for a relaxed long-haul trip.
Check-in
Airport check-in and phone reconfirmation are the ways in which Air Zimbabwe passengers can check-in for their flight.
Online Check-in
Online check-in is not yet available for Air Zimbabwe.
Airport Check-in
Passengers must check-in at the airport to obtain their boarding pass. Although the check-in opening and closing time will vary depending on the airport, it is vital that you get to the airport and check-in with enough time to avoid not being allowed to board the aircraft.
For domestic flights, you should aim to check-in at least 1.5 hours before your flight is due to depart.
For international flights, you should aim to check-in at least 2 hours before your flight is due to depart.
Phone Reconfirmation
Passengers are required to contact the airline within 72 hours of the flight departure to reconfirm their booking. This is an essential process as if the passenger fails to reconfirm, their flight reservation will be cancelled.
In-flight entertainment
Air Zimbabwe offers in-flight entertainment on flights to and from London.
You'll have an In-Flight Airshow Screen that lets you follow a map of your flight's progress, get weather, news, sports, and flight reports, and listen to music, the radio, or podcasts.
You can also connect your phone, laptop, or tablet to Air Zimbabwe's entertainment system using the onboard Wi-Fi. This features up to 6,500 movies, TV shows, music and games. All available in multiple languages.
Food & drink
There are light snacks provided on shorter flights and full hot meals provided on long-haul flights. The food is made from fresh ingredients for more enjoyment and flavour.
Special services
Travelling with Minors
If you are travelling with children under 18 years old to South Africa, in addition to a valid passport you may require some additional documents. See this page for more information so that you are prepared completely for travel.
Destinations that Air Zimbabwe flies to
While most of Air Zimbabwe's flights are within Africa, it also offers flights to Europe.
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Hub airport
Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
Air Zimbabwe’s hub is Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport. It is the largest airport in the country and serves as the base of Air Zimbabwe. The Airport is operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe.
The airport has one runway and airlines which use Robert Gabriel Mugabe Airport include Air Botswana, EgyptAir, Malawian Airlines, Kuva Air and Proflight Zambia.
Previously, the airport was a hub for Zimbabwe flyafrica.
Fleet
Air Zimbabwe's fleet consists of two aircraft types: the Boeing 737-200 and the ATR 42-500.
Its fleet is designed to ensure comfort and safety on all its flights.
Frequent flyer
Air Zimbabwe offers a frequent flyer called Rainbow Club Frequent Flyer Program to reward regular passengers. Benefits of the Rainbow Club include free travel awards, excess baggage allowance, free use of Business Class Lounges and express check-in.
There are three tiers of membership: Qualifier, Skyhigh and Premium.