New flight route enhances access to Victoria Falls

Fastjet Zimbabwe will launch flights from Bulawayo to Victoria Falls starting Friday, 08 August 2025.

The airline will operate the new domestic route four times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, using its Embraer aircraft fleet.

Fastjet to bridge the gap between Bulawayo and Vic Falls?

Many travellers have been complaining about the conditions of the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls road. This crucial route to Victoria Falls, a major tourist attraction, has long been plagued by neglect and deterioration.

Nunurai Ndawana, spokesperson for Fastjet Zimbabwe, said the new Bulawayo to Victoria Falls flight strengthens their presence in Bulawayo. He added it highlights their commitment to developing the tourism region.

“Our four times a week flights will offer more travel opportunities and support both leisure and corporate travel between the two cities, reaffirming our position as a key airline partner in connecting the Matabeleland region”.

Vivian Ruwuya, Fastjet Zimbabwe Chief Commercial Officer, added, “This has been a long time coming. We have been monitoring the development and traffic trends between the manufacturing city of Bulawayo and our tourism hub of Victoria Falls. The introduction of a scheduled service is a result of widespread consultative engagements and collaboration with key players in the industry”.

Flight schedule for Bulawayo to Victoria Falls route

The new domestic service will operate four times a week – Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. Flights will depart Bulawayo at 13:25hrs, arriving in Victoria Falls at 14:20hrs. Return flights departing Victoria Falls at 14:50hrs and landing in Bulawayo at 15:45hrs.