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Melissa Mpofu, [email protected]

Fast-growing airline, Fastjet Zimbabwe, has announced the introduction of a new scheduled flight service from Harare to Lusaka, set to commence on April 9.

The new route will operate three times a week – on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Flights will depart Harare at 6:00am, arriving in Lusaka at 6:55am, before returning at 7:25am, and landing back in Harare at 8:20am.

This marks Fastjet’s third regional route, following its existing flights to Johannesburg and Nelspruit in South Africa. Domestically, the airline services Bulawayo-Harare and Harare-Victoria Falls routes.

Fastjet Zimbabwe spokesperson, Nunurai Ndawana, expressed excitement over the new development.
“Fastjet Zimbabwe, the award-winning airline, is pleased to introduce a scheduled flight service from Zimbabwe’s capital city, Harare, to Lusaka, Zambia, starting on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. This new route will operate with a 50-seater Embraer ERJ145 aircraft, offering a comfortable experience with generous legroom while ensuring efficiency in regional connectivity.”
Ndawana highlighted the economic and social ties between Zimbabwe and Zambia, stressing Fastjet’s role in strengthening regional cooperation.
“The introduction of this route is a testament to our commitment to fostering economic and social development within the Zim-Zam region. For 10 years, Fastjet Zimbabwe has been a proud part of the Zimbabwean community, and we are delighted to expand our reach to Lusaka.”

Fastjet Zimbabwe Business chief executive officer and country head, Donahue Cortes, said the airline’s flight schedule is tailored for convenience.
“No other airline offers an early morning flight on this route. Our schedule ensures both business and leisure travellers can maximise their time in their destination city. This new Lusaka flight aligns with our focus on early morning departures, joining our sunrise flights to Bulawayo and Johannesburg.”

The new route complements Emirates airline’ existing service, which connects customers to Zimbabwe via Zambia as part of its Dubai-linked route-sharing arrangement.