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Travel Warning: Visitors to Zimbabwe should exercise caution at all times and remain aware of recent developments in the country.
AIR: Zimbabwe’s national airline is Air Zimbabwe (UM). Other airlines serving Zimbabwe include Aeroflot, Air Botswana, British Airways, Egyptair, KLM, Lufthansa, Majestic Air, South African Airlines and Zambia Airways.
Approximate flight times: From Harare to London is 9 hours 50 minutes. There are direct flights connecting London with Victoria Falls. Connections from the capital to Bulawayo take approximately 1 hour.
International airports: Harare (HRE) is 14km (9 miles) southeast of the city. Coaches run at regular intervals to the city (travel time – 20 minutes). Taxis are available. Airport facilities include post office (Mon-Fri 0830-1600, Sat 0830-1130), restaurant (1200-1430 and 1800-2230), duty-free shop and bank/bureau de change.
Bulawayo (BUQ) is 24km (15 miles) from the city. Limited bus and taxi services are available.
Victoria Falls (VFA) is 22km (13 miles) from the town. Bus and taxi services are available.
Departure tax: US$20 (non-residents) or Z$20 (residents). Children under two years and transit passengers are exempt.
RAIL: There are train connections from South Africa through Botswana to Bulawayo. There is a link to Zambia via Victoria Falls.
ROAD: There are roads from Tanzania, Malawi, South Africa, Mozambique, Botswana and Zambia. Off the main routes (Beitbridge and Victoria Falls), travel conditions are often difficult during heavy rains. Border posts are generally open from 0600-1800 although the more popular routes through Beitbridge, Plumtree and Victoria Falls are open from 0600-2000. For details, contact the Embassy or High Commission (see Contact Addresses section).
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