Air Zimbabwe Says All Flights Now Operating As Scheduled

Air Zimbabwe has announced that normal flight scheduling has been fully restored, with tonight’s Harare to London service set to operate as scheduled following a recent period of disruption.

In an operational update issued on Wednesday, 5 August 2026, the national carrier advised its passengers and stakeholders that all flights are now operating as scheduled.

The airline confirmed that Flight UM724 to London will depart tonight as planned and urged passengers travelling on the service to proceed with their travel arrangements and present themselves for check-in three hours before departure.

“We extend our sincere gratitude to all passengers and stakeholders affected by the recent disruption. Your understanding, patience, and continued loyalty have been deeply appreciated during this period,” Air Zimbabwe said.

“Air Zimbabwe remains steadfastly committed to building a safe, reliable, and efficient Harare–London service that meets the expectations of our passengers and serves Zimbabwe’s broader economic and strategic interests.”

The restored schedule provides for three return flights per week between Harare and London Gatwick.

Outbound services from Harare will depart late in the evening, with the Sunday service leaving at 11 PM and arriving at 8:30 AM on Monday.

The Wednesday service leaves at 10:40 PM and arrives at 8:10 AM, and the Friday service leaves at 10:30 PM and arrives at 8 AM.

Inbound services from London to Harare will also operate three times a week. The Monday flight will depart at 9:35 PM and arrive at 9:05 AM the next day, the Thursday flight will depart at 7:10 PM and arrive at 6:40 AM, and the Saturday flight will depart at 6:20 PM and arrive at 5:55 AM.

The airline has also clarified its baggage policy for the route. Passengers will be permitted to carry 10 kilogrammes of hand luggage.

For checked baggage excess of less than 23 kilogrammes, Business and Economy Class passengers will be charged US$12 per kilogramme on the Harare to London leg and £10 per kilogramme on the London to Harare leg.

Where excess baggage falls between 23 and 32 kilogrammes, a flat fee of US$200 will apply from Harare to London and £200 from London to Harare.

On pricing, one-way fares will start from US$720 from Harare to London and from £689 from London to Harare. Return fares will start from US$1,412 from Harare and £1,056 from London, subject to terms and conditions.

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