HARARE – Fastjet Zimbabwe has announced an expansion of its Johannesburg–Harare schedule, unveiling a new early-morning service designed to cater to growing demand from business travellers.
In a statement on Friday, the budget carrier said it will introduce an additional morning flight from Johannesburg to Harare, with a corresponding evening return from Harare to Johannesburg, effective 29 September. The service will operate daily except on Saturdays, using the 50-seat Embraer ERJ145 aircraft.
“We are always looking to provide customers with flexible flight times to better suit their travel needs,” said Vivian Ruwuya, Fastjet Zimbabwe’s Chief Commercial Officer. “In recent months, we have seen strong demand from businesspeople for an early morning departure from Johannesburg to Harare. Our new flight FN8220 now makes a full business day in Harare possible.”
The airline has been steadily broadening its regional network. In April, Fastjet introduced three weekly flights between Harare and Lusaka, Zambia, and last month launched a Victoria Falls–Bulawayo route operating four times a week.
Fastjet, which is privately owned, says the latest schedule adjustment underscores its strategy to enhance regional connectivity and meet the needs of Zimbabwe’s growing business and tourism markets.