Flights to bulawayo
Cheap Flights to bulawayo
Overview
Bulawayo is Zimbabwe’s second largest city which is locally known as the “City of Kings”. Once you step in Bulawayo, you encounter a plethora of things to do. From relaxing in any of the beautiful lush parks, for instance Hillside Dams Conservancy, Centenary, Barham Green, and Mabukweni, or visiting any museum dotted around the city, comprising the Bulawayo Railway Museum, National Gallery and the Natural History Museum of Bulawayo. For some retail therapy and if you are a shopping freak, do not miss visiting the Ascot Mall. The Bulawayo Golf Club proffers a sophisticated sporting facility for gold aficionados. The Matapos Balancing Rocks are also a popular landmark for both locals and visitors alike.
Depending on your taste buds and culinary preferences, you can enjoy lip-smacking international food and wine, or African or other traditional Zimbabwean dishes. At the Tendele Curio Shop, you will find art, crafts, jewellery, textiles, carvings, paintings and artefacts. You will find a wide range of induna arts in the area.
Climate
Boasting a humid subtropical climate, the city offers 3 main seasons - dry cool winter period (May to August), hot dry period (late August to early November) and warm wet period (late November to April).
Travel Information
Language: Shona, English, Ndebele, Xhosa, Chewa, Tswana & Venda
Currency: RTGs Dollar (RTZ)
Local time: GMT +2
Avg. Flight Time: 15h
Best Time To Visit
Travellers usually favour the time period from May to early November which is the drier season. Make your plan to explore the city between May to August as there is a slightly cooler weather with average temperatures between 7 to 23 degrees Celsius. If you are not a winter person, opt for a planning a holiday in September to early November as the temperature ranges around 27 to 29 degrees Celsius.
Bulawayo Attractions and Activities
1. Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum is the best, largest best museum that makes for an essential visit. Spread over three floors, it provides a great overview of the anthropological, natural and geological history of the country.
2. 26 on Park
Nestled in a colonial establishment with a big patio and sprawling lawns, this casual fine-dining food place is one of the best places to savour delicious foods and make your taste buds go crazy in Bulawayo.
3. Giga & Sons
Founded and created in 1932, Giga & Sons is a family-run menswear store which is most popular for its Courtney Boots – a home grown shoe, sold worldwide. Every pair of this fourth-generation store’s safari boots is hand crafted and produced from a wide range of high-quality materials, including hippo, kudu, crocodile, buffalo, ostrich and elephant leather.
4. Bulawayo Railway Museum
Whether you're an enthusiast of trains or not, Bulawayo's Railway Museum never disappoints to its guests. Gordon Murray, its passionate keeper, will take you on a roller coaster ride of this amazing place, where you'll get a enthralling insight into the country’s colonial history via Bulawayo's extensive railway network.
5. National Art Gallery
Housed in a good-looking 100-year-old, double-terrace, colonial, Edwardian building, the National Art Gallery showcases permanent as well as temporary exhibitions of contemporary Zimbabwean paintings and sculpture altogether.
Airline Operate to Bulawayo
- South African Airways
- Emirates
- Lufthansa
- KLM
Time Duration from Different Airports
- London to Bulawayo - 15h
- Manchester to Bulawayo - 16h 20m
- Newcastle to Bulawayo - 18h 35m
- Birmingham to Bulawayo - 16h 15m
- Glasgow to Bulawayo - 18h 50m
- Edinburgh to Bulawayo - 17h 5m
- Belfast to Bulawayo - 17h 45m
Distance to the City Centre
Cheap Flights to Bulawayo arrive at its international airport, Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport which is situated about 10 km north of the city. Reaching the city from the airport is hassle-free when you use taxis, rental cars and airport shuttle buses. No train or bus service is available from the airport to reach the city.
Transport from Bulawayo
Once in the city, public transport options are somehow limited. The train and taxis are the most convenient ways to get around. It is not recommended to explore the city centre on foot or bicycle, especially at night because of safety issues.
Visa Requirements for Bulawayo
There are three categories of nationalities, each of which has different visa requirements.
Category A: This category comprises citizens of SADC countries as well as Hong Kong and Singapore. These nationalities do not require a visa to enter Zimbabwe for a vacation.
Category B: The residents of the countries lying in this category need not apply for a visa in advance. Note that they are eligible for Zimbabwe on arrival visa. Countries in this category include the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Germany, Ireland and the USA.
Category C: Nigeria, India and Mexico residents come in this category. They are required to need to apply for a Zimbabwe visa before travelling to Zimbabwe.
Tips for your stay in Bulawayo
- Avoid the bus station. It is full of people, & can feel very overwhelming & unsafe.
- Dress poorly & wear your money underneath your clothes.
- Be sure to hit a local fabric store. You can get a "chitenge" or wrap skirt for quite cheap.
- The local bakery or bread stores are phenomenal! You can get large pastries for under $1.00 (US).
- If you need to take a taxi, barter & barter. If you are white, expect to pay more unless you have a local w/ you.
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