# HRE — Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport > Machine-readable reference for HRE. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/hre HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/hre Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/hre.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/HRE.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-18T07:56:33.54+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport - IATA: HRE - ICAO: FVHA - City: Harare - Country: ZW (ZW) - Timezone: Africa/Harare - Distance from city: 15 km (9 mi) south of central Harare - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 2 - Hub for: Air Zimbabwe - Official website: https://www.acz.co.zw/Airports/Details/1 ## Overview Welcome Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport might surprise you. Known for its recent Chinese-funded expansion, it's a shiny, glassy contrast in Harare — a regional showpiece rather than a sleepy capital stop. With seven aerobridges serving the new International Terminal and quiet concourses that still move on Zimbabwean time, the airport balances modern aesthetics with a distinctly local vibe. Here, it's all about mastering taxi fares, local cash, and SIM cards more than simply memorizing gate numbers. At a glance Situated 15 km south of central Harare, this airport functions as the main hub for Air Zimbabwe and handles an impressive amount of regional and international traffic. The two terminals, International and Domestic, serve as the heart of the operations, with the International Terminal revamped to showcase floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the runway. Main transport options include airport taxis (around $30 to the CBD), although app-based taxi rates can vary significantly due to fluctuating local pricing practices. Terminals & layout The airport is organized into two specific terminals — International and Domestic. The International Terminal is a gleaming, modern… ## Terminals (2) - **Domestic Terminal** — airlines: Air Zimbabwe URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hre/terminals/domestic - **International Terminal** — airlines: Air Zimbabwe URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hre/terminals/international ## Dining (7) - **Airport Restaurant** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hre/restaurants/airport-restaurant - **Airside Bar** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hre/restaurants/airside-bar - **Café Nyaradzo** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hre/restaurants/cafe-nyaradzo - **Coffee Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hre/restaurants/coffee-shop - **Kutsaga Café** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hre/restaurants/kutsaga-cafe - **Landside Snack Bar** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hre/restaurants/landside-snack-bar - **News Café** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hre/restaurants/news-cafe ## Lounges (1) - **Khami Lounge** — International Terminal · access: Main Terminal, pay-in and airline-invited · day pass: $25 · 04:00-02:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hre/lounges/khami-lounge ## Shops (5) - **Convenience Store** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hre/shops/convenience-store - **Curio Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hre/shops/curio-shop - **Duty Free Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hre/shops/duty-free-shop - **Gift Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hre/shops/gift-shop - **Newsagent** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hre/shops/newsagent ## Parking (5) - **Long Stay Car Park** — Long-term URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hre/parking/long-stay-car-park - **Main Car Park** — Short-term URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hre/parking/main-car-park - **Public Overflow Parking** — Overflow URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hre/parking/public-overflow-parking - **Staff Parking** — Staff URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hre/parking/staff-parking - **VIP Parking** — Premium URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hre/parking/vip-parking ## Ground transport (8) - **Airport Taxi Rank** — Taxi · About 30 minutes airport–downtown by taxi[3] · $30 airport–CBD (reported by Reddit users) · On demand when flights arrive (taxis “available right outside the airport”)[1] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hre/transport/airport-taxi-rank - **City Centre Taxi Services** — Taxi · Around 30 minutes airport–downtown by car[3] · Airport–CBD taxi from rank around $30 (user report); app taxis typically lower but not consistently priced[1] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hre/transport/city-centre-taxi-services - **Hotel Car Services** — Car URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hre/transport/hotel-car-services - **Hotel Shuttle Buses** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hre/transport/hotel-shuttle-buses - **Private Hire Cars** — Car · Kombi outside airport reported at about $0.50 into town[1]; app fares vary and are not quoted consistently URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hre/transport/private-hire-cars - **Private Prebooked Transfer** — Car URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hre/transport/private-prebooked-transfer - **Rental Cars** — Car URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hre/transport/rental-cars - **Tour Operator Transfers** — Minibus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hre/transport/tour-operator-transfers ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Check-in and immigration queues can appear slow due to manual procedures, especially in the mornings. - _Local_: Buy a local SIM from Econet or NetOne on arrival before exiting customs. - _Money_: Always have small USD notes ready for taxis since fares are negotiated without meters. - _Quiet_: Khami Lounge in the International Terminal offers a nice escape with reliable Wi-Fi and a real chill vibe. - _Insider_: Arrange pre-booked transfers for night arrivals—safer and usually cheaper. - _Local_: If meeting someone, stand outside the main exit to dodge the taxi scrum. - _Time_: Carry offline ticket copies due to patchy mobile network at check-in and visa counters. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/HRE.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/hre/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/hre/departures — HTML page with live departures