Zimbabwe's national carrier, connected to a wider national mission
Passenger journeys sit at the centre, supported by airline leadership, cargo, charters, aviation capability and routes that connect Zimbabwe to the region and the world.
The national carrier
A Zimbabwean airline with roots reaching back to 1946.
Air Zimbabwe's lineage runs through Central African Airways and Air Rhodesia before the national carrier adopted the Air Zimbabwe name at independence in 1980. Today it carries the IATA code UM and connects domestic, regional and international journeys from Harare.
Airline code
UM
IATA designator
Home
HRE
Harare hub
Identity
ZW
National carrier
Current network milestone
Harare to London is flying again.
Direct scheduled flights resumed on 22 July 2026 after a 14-year hiatus, connecting Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport with London Gatwick South Terminal.
Frequency
3 weekly
Harare departures: Sunday, Wednesday and Friday
Aircraft
A330-300
302 seats under an ACMI arrangement with Plus Ultra
Economy baggage
2 × 23 kg
Plus one cabin bag up to 10 kg
Business baggage
3 × 23 kg
Confirm the allowance shown on the ticket before travel
Published route information reviewed on 11 August 2026. Confirm operating dates and current conditions in the booking system.
Official route announcementBeyond passenger flights
Capability that deserves a clear front door.
These services are present on the current airline site but are easy to miss. The redesigned information architecture gives each one a clear route without letting corporate content crowd the passenger journey.
Cargo
Freight and export connectivity across the airline's network, including published cargo capacity on the Harare to London service.
Explore serviceCharters
Commercial planning for private, group, corporate and specialist flight requirements, subject to aircraft and operational availability.
Explore serviceMaintenance & technical training
Third-party aviation maintenance and technical capability developed around the airline's engineering experience.
Explore serviceCommercial training
Aviation learning for commercial, ticketing, cargo, ground-operations and airline-service roles.
Explore serviceGoverned information
Current people, opportunities and notices.
Leadership changes, vacancies, procurement and operational news should be maintained as dated content with a named owner and review cycle.
Leadership
Meet the board and executive directors responsible for governance, strategy and delivery.
OpenCareers
See current roles through the airline's published careers hub rather than an undated vacancy list.
OpenOffers
See the current London launch promotion and the conditions to confirm before ticketing.
OpenGallery
Explore official photography from Air Zimbabwe's 2026 return to London.
OpenProcurement notices
Access current procurement opportunities and their official submission information.
OpenNewsroom
Follow dated route announcements, official social channels and governed corporate updates.
OpenStart with the journey
Book, prepare and keep every step together.
Prepare for your journey
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