Flying from RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from RG Mugabe International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is 3 hours 20 minutes.
Cape Town's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Harare.
Choose from 12 weekly RG Mugabe International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flights. The 11:35 departure with RwandAir is the earliest flight available. Airlink (South Africa) operates the latest service of the day at 14:30.
Your HRE to CPT flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Cape Town (and then exploring more of South Africa!) is a cinch with Airlink (South Africa). This popular carrier offers direct flights from RG Mugabe International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Airlink (South Africa).
Airlink (South Africa) is the most punctual carrier offering HRE to CPT flights. A dependable 93.22% of its services on this route land on time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from RG Mugabe International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between HRE and CPT include:
O.R. Tambo International Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Maputo International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way RG Mugabe International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight is ر.ق. 604. A return fare right now is ر.ق. 1,051. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from HRE to CPT, reserve your journey 11 months before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from RG Mugabe International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Finding cheap flights from HRE to CPT is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from RG Mugabe International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)
Of all flights leaving RG Mugabe International Airport, 78.56% arrive on time at their destination.
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 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from RG Mugabe International Airport to Cape Town International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near HRE:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
If you're getting in on a late RG Mugabe International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near CPT:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Hire to explore Cape Town and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Cape Town International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
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 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
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 skip the crowds, go to Cape Town in April.
The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from RG Mugabe International Airport to Cape Town International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HRE to CPT in July. Average temperatures are between 9ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of South Africa
You've seen Cape Town, now it's time to explore more of South Africa. Travel about 56 kilometres north-east to Paarl to check off its popular sights. From Bretagne Rock to Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Worcester is another essential stop in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. No journey is complete without visiting Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.
