Addis Ababa to Harare (ADD–HRE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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ET3893
ET Ethiopian
73F
8:30 AM
EAT
11:50 AM
CAT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
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ET873
ET Ethiopian
359
10:15 AM
EAT T2
1:25 PM
CAT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AI7563
AI Air India
359
10:15 AM
EAT T2
1:25 PM
CAT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EY6494
EY Etihad
359
10:15 AM
EAT T2
1:25 PM
CAT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET3892
ET Ethiopian
73F
12:30 PM
CAT
5:50 PM
EAT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AI7564
AI Air India
359
3:05 PM
CAT TI
8:15 PM
EAT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EY6497
EY Etihad
359
3:05 PM
CAT TI
8:15 PM
EAT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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ET872
ET Ethiopian
359
3:05 PM
CAT TI
8:15 PM
EAT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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ET863
ET Ethiopian
359
3:45 PM
CAT TI
8:55 PM
EAT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EY6496
EY Etihad
350
3:45 PM
CAT TI
8:55 PM
EAT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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Addis Ababa to Harare
3 carriers, 23 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 23 Flights/wk 1,932 mi 4h 10m nonstop -1h behind 4 1-stop hubs

ADD–HRE is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines, Air India and Etihad Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,932 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ADD–HRE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 9 359, 73F 4h10-4h20 Star Alliance
AI Air India 7 359 4h10 Star Alliance
EY Etihad Airways 7 359 4h10
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – AI, ET, EY
73F Boeing 737 Freighter – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AI + ET (16 flights/wk, 70%)
Unaffiliated: EY (7 flights/wk, 30%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ADD to HRE direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
23
Outbound / wk
29
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ADD to HRE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
97
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Harare is 1 hour behind Addis Ababa.
ADD: EAT · HRE: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 5:00 PM in Harare.
Distance & Flight Time
1,932 mi / 3,110 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m to 4h 20m.
Visa & Entry

Ethiopian passport holders can get a visa on arrival at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Harare and Victoria Falls Airport. The single-entry tourist visa costs USD 30 and allows a 90-day stay. Double-entry costs USD 45. Payment is in USD cash only. You can also apply for an eVisa through the Zimbabwe eVisa portal before departure, though the system can be slow.

Your passport must have at least 6 months of validity and 2 blank pages. Bring proof of accommodation, a return or onward ticket, and evidence of funds. Yellow fever vaccination is required for arrivals from Ethiopia. Carry your ICVP.

If visiting both Zimbabwe and Zambia for Victoria Falls, the KAZA UniVisa costs USD 50 and covers both countries for 30 days. It is available at the Victoria Falls border post and at both airports. Ethiopian Airlines flies from Addis Ababa to Harare, about 5.5 hours. Zimbabwe uses a multi-currency system dominated by USD. ATMs dispense USD in Harare. Carry small USD bills for tips and smaller purchases.

ADD–HRE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Addis Ababa to Harare route.
Route details
Distance1,932 mi / 3,110 km
Flight time4h 10m to 4h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights23 out / 29 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: ADD
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m
Destination: HRE
IATA / ICAOHRE / FVRG
TimezoneAfrica/Harare
Elevation4,887 ft / 1,490 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ADD to HRE flights.
Nonstop flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport take approximately 4h 10m to 4h 20m. The route covers 1,932 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air India, Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways.
There are approximately 23 nonstop flights per week from ADD to HRE. The return direction has about 29 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CPT, NBO, JNB and LUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Harare is 1 hour behind Addis Ababa.
Yes, return flights from HRE to ADD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ADD to HRE

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) are connected by nonstop service from Air India, Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ADD to HRE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ADD to HRE ranges from 4 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,932 miles (3,110 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 52 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via CPT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.