Istanbul to Harare (IST–HRE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IST Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between IST and HRE. Nearest airports to IST with scheduled service: Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW, 40 mi) · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (TEQ, 43 mi) · Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI, 83 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
JNB Johannesburg 13h 40m 6ETK → 4Z5ZEK Johannesburg (JNB) to Harare flights
ADD Addis Ababa 13h 45m ATETTK → AIETEY Addis Ababa (ADD) to Harare flights
CPT Cape Town 16h 15m 6ETK → 4ZTK Cape Town (CPT) to Harare flights
KGL Kigali 20h 15m TKWB → WB Kigali (KGL) to Harare flights
NBO Nairobi 21h 50m ATNHOZ → KQSV Nairobi (NBO) to Harare flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Istanbul to Harare
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between IST and HRE, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to HRE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
JNB ~13h 40m ADD ~13h 45m CPT ~16h 15m KGL ~20h 15m NBO ~21h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
175
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Harare is 1 hour behind Istanbul.
IST: +03 · HRE: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 5:00 PM in Harare.
Getting to IST

Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.

Facts

IST–HRE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Harare route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: HRE
Full nameRobert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
IATA / ICAOHRE / FVRG
TimezoneAfrica/Harare
Elevation4,887 ft / 1,490 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to HRE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include O.R. Tambo, Addis Ababa Bole and Cape Town.
Harare is 1 hour behind Istanbul.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via O.R. Tambo, Addis Ababa Bole and Cape Town. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.