Flying from RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from RG Mugabe International Airport to Cape Town International Airport take 3 hours 20 minutes. Cape Town and Harare are in the same timezone (UTC+2), which means you won't need to change your watch when you arrive.
Flights from RG Mugabe International Airport to Cape Town International Airport start from 10:30 — the first with Airlink (South Africa). The last departure is the 16:10 service with RwandAir. In total, there are 12 services every week from HRE to CPT.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as June and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
RwandAir has direct flights from RG Mugabe International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Cape Town — and maybe even more of South Africa if you have time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see the options for flights from RG Mugabe International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between HRE and CPT include:
Maputo International Airport
O.R. Tambo International Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
To find out whether you need a visa to enter South Africa, check with your airline and the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you the latest information, including additional travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from HRE to CPT.
How to find the cheapest flights from RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from RG Mugabe International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is ج.م. 8,859. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 15,990. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap flight tickets from HRE to CPT by booking 2 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from RG Mugabe International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from HRE to CPT. You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped. We'll update you when there's a change in price.
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Handy information about RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)
RG Mugabe International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Harare. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 21 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking an early flight from RG Mugabe International Airport to Cape Town International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near HRE:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from RG Mugabe International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
From Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 21 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
June is the busiest month for flights from RG Mugabe International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Cape Town in April.
Before locking in your flight from RG Mugabe International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with temperatures ranging from 16 ºC to 27 ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HRE to CPT in July. Average temperatures are between 9 ºC and 19 ºC then.
More about Cape Town
Start your Cape Town trip right by finding a wonderful stay. After booking your flight from HRE to CPT, check out our accommodation options including:
Table Mountain and Battery Park @ V&A Waterfront are just two of the major attractions to put on your Cape Town itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Robben Island.
Complete your Cape Town trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Cape Town International Airport — next up is finding a great stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Cape Town.
