Etihad Airways and fastjet Zimbabwe announce interline, codeshare and frequent flyer partnership

Travelling to Zimbabwe is set to become even easier after Etihad Airways and fastjet Zimbabwe signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a new interline partnership, codeshare agreement and frequent flyer partnership.

Once implemented, the partnership will allow travellers to book seamless journeys on a single ticket, with convenient onward connections from Harare to Victoria Falls, Bulawayo and Johannesburg aboard fastjet Zimbabwe. Ticket sales are expected to open on 24 August 2026.

The agreement also supports Etihad Airways' new direct service between Abu Dhabi and Harare, which is scheduled to launch on 24 March 2027. The new route will provide international travellers with easier access to some of Zimbabwe's most popular destinations, particularly Victoria Falls.

In addition to the planned interline partnership and codeshare agreement, the airlines also intend to introduce a frequent flyer partnership, enabling eligible passengers to earn and redeem Etihad Guest miles across both airlines in the future.

For travellers, the new MoU marks another positive step towards improved air connectivity between Zimbabwe and the rest of the world, making future trips to destinations such as Victoria Falls more convenient.

 

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Fastjet Zimbabwe adds new early morning flight on Johannesburg <> Harare route!

Fastjet Zimbabwe has announced the launch of an additional early morning flight frequency on the busy Johannesburg (JNB) <> Harare (HRE) route. Starting 29 September 2025, the new service will operate daily except Saturdays, providing travellers with more flexibility and convenience when flying between South Africa and Zimbabwe.
The new frequency will be operated by Fastjet’s reliable Embraer ERJ145 aircraft and is already available for booking. This additional service is expected to support growing demand on the route, benefiting both business and leisure travellers.
The additional flight will depart OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg at 06:55 and arrive at RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) in Harare at 08:40. The return leg leaves Harare at 19:00, landing in Johannesburg at 20:50. The service will operate daily except Saturdays.

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Fastjet Zimbabwe to launch direct flights between Bulawayo and Victoria Falls!

Low-cost carrier Fastjet Zimbabwe has announced the launch of a new domestic route in Zimbabwe connecting Bulawayo and Victoria Falls. Starting 08 August 2025, flights will operate four times weekly between Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) in Bulawayo and Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls.
The new service will run on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, utilizing Fastjet’s comfortable and reliable Embraer aircraft.

• Flight FN8111: Departs Bulawayo at 13:25, arrives in Victoria Falls at 14:20
• Flight FN8112: Departs Victoria Falls at 14:50, arrives in Bulawayo at 15:45

With the introduction of this route, Fastjet Zimbabwe now connects all three major cities in Zimbabwe - Harare, Bulawayo, and Victoria Falls - by air. The airline already operates regular domestic services between Harare & Victoria Falls and Harare and Bulawayo.
Fastjet’s network also includes international flights from Harare, Bulawayo, and Victoria Falls to Johannesburg in South Africa, from Victoria Falls to Mbombela (Nelspruit) in South Africa, and between Harare and Lusaka in Zambia.
This new Bulawayo <> Victoria Falls connection is expected to boost both domestic tourism and business travel, offering greater convenience for travelers exploring Zimbabwe's top destinations.

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Zimbabwe: Fastjet to increase flights between Bulawayo <> Johannesburg!

Low-cost carrier Fastjet Zimbabwe has announced the introduction of additional flight frequencies from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa. Effective 30 October 2023, flights from Bulawayo to Johannesburg will increase from a daily service to 12 weekly flights with the re-introduction of a morning service. Every weekday, there will be a 06:50 departure from Johannesburg, arriving at Bulawayo at 08:10. Departures from Bulawayo will be at 08:50, arriving into Johannesburg at 10:10. These flights are in addition to the daily evening return rotation between Bulawayo and Johannesburg.

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Fastjet: Double-daily flights between Victoria Falls <> Johannesburg!

Low-cost carrier Fastjet (Zimbabwe) is set to increase the flight frequency between Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg. Effective 08 June 2022, the airline will operate double daily return flights instead of the current one flight per day service to Johannesburg. The additional frequency will depart Johannesburg at 09:55 and arrive in Victoria Falls at 11:35, while the return flight will depart Victoria Falls at 13:00 and arrive in Johannesburg at 14:35.

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Zimbabwe: Fastjet to launch flights between Victoria Falls <> Mbombela (Nelspruit)!

Low-cost carrier Fastjet (Zimbabwe) is planning to introduce a new service to South Africa. The airline will launch direct flights between Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP), located located 27 km north east of Mbombela (Nelspruit) in Mpumalanga from 16 March 2022. Fastjet (Zimbabwe) will  initially operate three weekkly flights on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on board an Embraer ERJ145 aircraft. From July 2022 the service will be increased to a daily flight linking the two popular tourist destinations.

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Fastjet (Zimbabwe) to increase flights between Victoria Falls <> Johannesburg!

Low-cost carrier Fastjet (Zimbabwe) is set to increase the flight frequency between Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg. Effective 30 May 2021, the airline will operate daily return flights instead of the current three-weekly service to Johannesburg. The new schedule will be offered on the airline’s Embraer ERJ145 aircraft, departing from Johannesburg at 11:10 arriving in Victoria Falls at 12:50. The return flight departs Victoria Falls at 13:20 arriving at 14:55 in Johannesburg. 

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Fastjet (Zimbabwe) has resumed flights between Victoria Falls <> Johannesburg!

Low-cost carrier Fastjet (Zimbabwe) has resumed scheduled operations between Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg in South Africa on 16 March 2021. The flights are operated thrice-weekly between the two cities, on a Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday, departing from Johannesburg at 11:10 arriving in Victoria Falls at 12:50. The return flight departs Victoria Falls at 13:20 arriving at 14:55 in Johannesburg. Flights are operated on the airline’s fifty-seater Embraer ERJ145 aircraft.

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Zimbabwe: Fastjet (Zimbabwe) to resume flights between Victoria Falls <> Johannesburg!

Low-cost carrier Fastjet (Zimbabwe) has announced the resumption of flights between Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg in South Africa. Effective 03 December 2020, the airline will operate three weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Flights will depart Johannesburg at 11:10 and arrive in Victoria Falls at 12:50, while the return flight will depart Victoria Falls at 13:20 and arrive in Johannesburg at 14:55. The flight schedule for this route is on sale since 20 October 2020.

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Zimbabwe: Fastjet (Zimbabwe) to resume flights between Bulawayo <> Johannesburg!

Low-cost carrier Fastjet (Zimbabwe) has announced the resumption of flights between Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) in Bulawayo and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg in South Africa. Effectiv 14 October 2020, the airline will operate three weekly return flights on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays to Johannesburg. The resumption of flights on this route will complement Fastjet's international network, with operations between Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) in Harare and Johannesburg already flying daily since 01 October 2020.

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Zimbabwe: Fastjet (Zimbabwe) to resume flights to South Africa!

Low-cost carrier Fastjet (Zimbabwe) has confirmed that it is set to resume flights to South Africa. Effective 01 October 2020, the airline will launch a daily service between Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) in Harare and OR Tambo Intermational Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg. Also on 01 October 2020, Fastjet (Zimbabwe) will reintroduce domestic flights between Harare and Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls. Flights will be operated on Thursdays and Sundays. On 21 September 2020, the airline already resumed a three-weekly service between Harare and Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) in Bulawayo. 

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Zimbabwe: Fastjet to resume operations!

Low-cost carrier Fastjet (Zimbabwe) has confirmed that it will resume domestic flights in Zimbabwe on 21 September 2020. Flights between Harare and Bulawayo will operate every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, starting on 21 September 2020. Flights between Harare and Victoria Falls will operate every Thursday and Sunday, starting on 01 October 2020.  International flights between Zimbabwe and South Africa are planned to start as from 01 October 2020 subject to lifting of travel restrictions by the South African authorities.
On resuming services, Fastjet (Zimbabwe) will be operating flights on a reduced frequency, and will be reviewing its programme in line with customer demand.

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Zimbabwe: Fastjet (Zimbabwe) has adjusted plans again to resume operations! [update]

update (10 September 2020): Fastjet (Zimbabwe) is finalising plans for the recommencement of domestic flights between Harare <> Bulawayo and Harare <> Victoria Falls, following the announcement by the Ministry of Information, Publicity & Broadcasting that Zimbabwe allows the resumption of domestic flights from today and of international flights from 01 October 2020!

Low-cost carrier Fastjet (Zimbabwe) has adjusted plans to resume operations again. According to the latest announcement by the airline, all flights across the scheduled network will be suspended up to and including 30 September 2020. This decision was made in consideration of the continued flight restrictions in Zimbabwe and South Africa. Fastjet's flexible booking change policy with no fees or fare differences applicable has been extended until 15 March 2021. The airline's call centre, shops, airport ticket sales and trade support services will remain closed will remain closed until further notice.

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Zimbabwe: Fastjet (Zimbabwe) has postponed the date for resumption of operations!

Low-cost carrier Fastjet (Zimbabwe) has again adjusted its plans to resume operations. According to the latest announcement by the airline, all flights on the schedule flight network will be suspended up to and including 31 August 2020. Scheduled flights will most likely resume from 01 September 2020. Fastjet's flexible booking change policy with no fees or fare differences applicable has been extended until 30 November 2020. The airline's call centre, shops, airport ticket sales and trade support services will remain closed will remain closed until further notice.

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Zimbabwe: Fastjet (Zimbabwe) sets a date for resumption of operations! [update]

Low-cost carrier Fastjet (Zimbabwe) has adjusted its plans to resume operations. According to the latest announcement by the airline, all flights on the schedule flight network will be suspended up to and including 31 July 2020. Scheduled flights will resume from 01 August 2020. Fastjet's flexible booking change policy with no fees or fare differences applicable has been extended until 30 November 2020. The airline's call centre, shops, airport ticket sales and trade support services will remain closed will remain closed until further notice.

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Zimbabwe: Fastjet (Zimbabwe) extends the current flight suspension!

Following the decision by the Government of Zimbabwe to extend the nationwide lockdown meant to curb the spread of the coronavirus for an indefinite period, Fastjet (Zimbabwe) has adjusted its plans to resume operations. As of 18 May 2020, the airline's services in Zimbabwe and South Africa will remain suspended up to and including 30 June 2020. Fastjet (Zimbabwe) remains committed to resuming flight services earlier than the revised date should there be any easing of the current restrictions on the movement of people. 
Fastjet's (Zimbabwe) flexible booking change policy allows unlimited changes with no fees until 30 September 2020 for all affected customers on suspended flights. The airline's call centre, shops, airport ticket sales and trade support services will remain closed will remain closed until further notice.

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Zimbabwe: Fastjet (Zimbabwe) extends the current flight suspension for a second time!

Fastjet (Zimbabwe) has adjusted its plans to resume operations in line with the second extension of the lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus in Zimbabwe. According to the airline, domestic flights will remain suspended until 20 May 2020. International flights between Zimbabwe and South Africa remain suspended. Fastjet has extend its flexible booking change policy, which permits unlimited changes with no fees until 30 September 2020 for all affected customers on suspended flights. The airline's call centre, shops, airport ticket sales and trade support services will remain closed during the period of the lockdown in Zimbabwe and will resume from 18 May 2020.

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Fastjet (Zimbabwe) postpones flights between Victoria Falls and Kruger National Park!

Low-cost carrier Fastjet (Zimbabwe) has announced that it will postpone the launch scheduled operations between Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) in Nelspruit, South Africa, until next year. The airline initially planed to commence flights to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP), which is located about 30km from Nelspruit and about 40hm from Kruger National Park's Numbi Gate, on 06 July 2020. Fastjet (Zimbawbe) also made public that it will postpone domestic flights between Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) in Bulawayo and Victoria Falls, also intitially planed to commence on 06 July 2020, until further notice. The airline names the decline in demand and the likelihood of the coronavirus pandemic resurging and persisting well into 2021 as the main reasons for the change of plans. Costumers who have already made valid bookings are advised to contact Fastjet (Zimbabwe) for further assistance.

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Fastjet (Zimbabwe) extends the current flight suspension period!

Due to the extension of South Africa's national lockdown until 30 April 2020, Zimbabwean regional carrier Fastjet announced earlier today (14 April 2020) that the current flight suspension period has been extended and that flights will resume on the 02 May 2020. The airlines call centre, shops and airport ticket sales will remain closed during this period. We advise to contact Fastjet for further information regarding rebooking assistance. Fastjet operates domestic services in Zimbabwe (Harare, Bulawayo and Victoria Falls) and regional services to South Africa (Johannesburg).

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Coronavirus pandemic: Fastjet (Zimbabwe) suspends all operations! [update]

update (09 April 2020): According to a tweet by Fastjet, the airline is set to resume operations on 20 April 2020, subject to lockdown measures in Zimbabwe and South Africa.

Zimbabwean regional carrier Fastjet (Zimbabwe) has announced the suspension of all services from 27 March 2020 until 16 April 2020 (both days fully inclusive) as a result of the latest measures introduced in Zimbabwe and South Africa to control the spread of the coronavirus. The airline offers all customers holding existing bookings within these date periods rebooking assistance with additional fees or fare differences. We advise to contact Fastjet for further information.

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