No airline flies non-stop from the UK to Victoria Falls, but you can still be standing in front of the Zambezi's thundering curtain of water in about a day. Most flights to Victoria Falls from the UK connect through Johannesburg, Addis Ababa or Nairobi, and the right route depends on your dates, your budget and how long you want to spend travelling. Travel Campus compares these options for you, and shows you the full price before you pay. Whether you are planning a holiday, a honeymoon or a safari, our UK team will help you book with confidence. You can also split the cost with a flexible payment plan.
Why book with us:
Destination
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Main airport
Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA)
Direct flights from the UK
None. All routes include at least one stop.
Typical journey time
From about 14 hours at best, depending on your connection
Common connection points
Johannesburg, Addis Ababa and Nairobi
UK airports we book from
London, Manchester, Birmingham and other UK airports
Visa for British citizens
Required for Zimbabwe. Zambia does not require one for tourists.
We book cheap flights to Victoria Falls from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham and other UK airports. We check the routes available from each airport, so you do not have to search them one by one.
Tell us your nearest airport and your travel dates, and we will compare return flights to Victoria Falls and one-way fares for you. Prices change with the season, the airline, and how early you book, so we give you a live quote rather than a general price. That way, you know exactly what you will pay.
Find My Victoria Falls Flight
No airline operates a direct service between the UK and Victoria Falls. Every journey includes at least one stop. The good news is that the main connections are well served, and the journey can take as little as 14 hours at best, depending on how long you wait between flights.
Fly from the UK to Johannesburg with an airline such as British Airways, then take a short onward flight of around one hour and forty-five minutes to Victoria Falls. Airlink, South African Airways and FlySafair all connect the two cities, although schedules change by season.
Ethiopian Airlines flies from London to Addis Ababa and then on to Victoria Falls. It is a simple choice for travellers who want a single airline for the whole journey.
Kenya Airways connects Nairobi with Victoria Falls, so you can combine it with a flight from the UK to Nairobi.
We show these options side by side, including the total journey time, the wait between flights and the baggage allowance. This helps you choose between the cheapest fare and the quickest route.
Victoria Falls International Airport
Zimbabwe side
Livingstone airport
Zambian side of the falls
Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) is on the Zimbabwe side and is about 18 km from the town, so it is a short transfer to your hotel. Livingstone airport (LVI) serves the Zambian side of the falls. Both are close to the same waterfall, and the better choice depends on where you plan to stay and what you want to do.
If you are not sure, ask us to compare flights to both airports. Sometimes the fare, the schedule or the route is better into one side.
Share your travel dates, your UK airport and the number of passengers.
We show you the available routes and real prices side by side.
Pay in full, or split the cost with a flexible payment plan.
We confirm your booking, send your flight details, and explain what to arrange next, such as your visa and baggage.
July is usually the busiest month for travel to Victoria Falls, and fares can also rise around UK school holidays and the Christmas period. As a general guide, book well ahead, ideally two to three months before you travel, and earlier if you are travelling in July, August or over the holidays.
The best time to go depends on what you want to see and do, because the Zambezi changes the falls throughout the year.
Water levels are usually highest from about March to May. This is when the falls are at their fullest and most powerful, and you should expect plenty of spray. The Zimbabwe side offers the best view of the main curtain of water in these months.
From August, the water begins to drop. Views become clearer, and white-water rafting is usually at its best, often from around October. On the Zambian side, Devil's Pool, the natural rock pool on the edge of the falls, usually opens from late August until about December, depending on river levels. In the driest months, the Zambian side can run very low, while the Zimbabwean side keeps its water all year.
Dates shift each year, so confirm river conditions with your tour operator before you book flights that cannot be changed.
Zimbabwe
British citizens need a visa to visit Zimbabwe. You can apply for an e-visa before you travel or get a visa on arrival, usually for 30 days. At the time of writing, a single-entry visa costs about US$55, but fees can change. Zimbabwe has asked for a passport that is valid for at least six months from your arrival date and has blank pages, so please check the latest GOV.UK advice before you travel.
KAZA Univisa
If you want to see both sides of the falls, the KAZA Univisa may suit you. It covers travel between Zimbabwe and Zambia, and day trips into Botswana. It costs about US$50 and is valid for up to 30 days, but availability can change, so please confirm it before you rely on it.
Zambia
British passport holders do not need a visa to enter Zambia as tourists. Your passport must be valid for at least six months after you arrive and have enough blank pages for entry stamps.
Yellow fever
Zimbabwe asks for a yellow fever certificate if you arrive from a country with a yellow fever risk, including after a transit of more than 12 hours at an airport there. Ethiopia and Kenya are on that list, so check TravelHealthPro if your connection is long. We are happy to guide you through the entry rules when you book.
Victoria Falls is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it is also a convenient base for some of southern Africa's best wildlife areas. Chobe National Park in Botswana can be visited on a day trip, and Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe is also within reach by road.
If you want to see more than one place, ask us whether a multi-city itinerary suits your dates. For example, you may be able to fly into Victoria Falls and return from Johannesburg, Harare or Bulawayo, so you do not have to go back the same way. We can also arrange hotels, so your trip is planned in one place.
We tell you plainly that there are no direct flights, and we show you the best connections.
You see the total price before you pay.
Split the cost with a payment plan.
Our UK team explains everything in simple English.
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We guide you through the entry rules for Zimbabwe and Zambia.
Would you like to split the cost of your trip? You can book your flights to Victoria Falls now and pay later with a flexible payment plan of up to six months, subject to eligibility and booking terms. This is especially useful when you are booking early for the high-water season or a family holiday.
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