Air Zimbabwe has officially relocated its domestic check-in desks at Harare's Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport to the newly opened Domestic Departures Terminal, effective 12 October 2026. For passengers booked on any domestic flight departing from the capital, this means heading to a different part of the airport than before.
The good news: flight schedules and standard check-in times haven't changed. You still follow your existing departure time and normal check-in requirements. The only real adjustment is the physical location of where you check in.
What this means in practice:
If you're getting a taxi, hotel shuttle, or private transfer to the airport, tell your driver you're flying Air Zimbabwe domestic and need the new Domestic Departures Terminal—not the old check-in area. Zimbabwe's main international gateway can be confusing for first-time visitors, and confirming the drop-off point in advance saves headaches.
If you're arriving on an international flight and connecting to a domestic Air Zimbabwe service, follow the updated terminal signage and allow extra time to locate the new facilities. This is especially important if you booked your international and domestic tickets separately.
The change only affects domestic departures operated by Air Zimbabwe from Harare. International check-in procedures remain unchanged.
Some context: This terminal shift is part of a broader upgrade at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport. The domestic terminal recently underwent refurbishment to bring it in line with the modernized international side, part of Zimbabwe's push to improve its aviation infrastructure and passenger handling capacity. Earlier in 2026, Air Zimbabwe also restored direct flights between Harare and London Gatwick after a 14-year absence, signaling a gradual rebuild of the national carrier's route network.
Bottom line: Same flight times, same airline, new building. Arrive early, confirm your drop-off location, and follow airport signage.
