The Government has announced that Air Zimbabwe will resume direct flights between Harare and London by the end of July 2026, ending a 15-year absence from one of the airline's most strategic international routes.

HARARE — Air Zimbabwe is set to resume direct flights between Harare and London Gatwick from 1 July 2026, marking its return to the United Kingdom market after nearly 15 years. The national airline will operate the route through a 13-month Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance (ACMI) lease agreement with Spanish carrier Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas, which will provide an Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft and operating crew for the service.