Flying from RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Glasgow: what you need to know
RG Mugabe International Airport is located in Harare. Based in the UTC+0 timezone, Glasgow is 2 hours behind Harare.
To ensure you catch your flight from HRE to Glasgow, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
If you have a passport from Zimbabwe, you'll need an embassy visa to enter United Kingdom. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from RG Mugabe International Airport to Glasgow for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you make travel plans and certainly before flying.
Central Harare to HRE is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take you about 21 minutes to reach there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Searching for a handy hotel near HRE? If you've booked an early flight from RG Mugabe International Airport to Glasgow, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Glasgow
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from RG Mugabe International Airport to Glasgow is ج.م. 28,463. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 57,200. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HRE to Glasgow if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
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Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow is approximately 14 kilometres. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 33 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from RG Mugabe International Airport to Glasgow, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near GLA:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Central Glasgow is approximately 48 kilometres from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK). Once your flight from RG Mugabe International Airport to Glasgow has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 38 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take approximately 53 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to rest your head close to PIK. Kick back and get cosy after your flight from HRE to Glasgow at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Glasgow
June is the most popular month to hop on a flight from RG Mugabe International Airport to Glasgow while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Glasgow, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Before locking in your flight from RG Mugabe International Airport to Glasgow, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Glasgow, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC to 20ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from HRE to Glasgow in January when temperatures average between -1ºC and 7ºC.
More about Glasgow
Start your Glasgow trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from RG Mugabe International Airport to Glasgow, browse our selection of hotels including:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum are must-visits when exploring Glasgow.
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