Victoria Falls International Airport is located approximately 18-22 km from the town of Victoria Falls, in the far west of Zimbabwe.
It is the primary gateway to the Zimbabwe side of Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world shared with Zambia, and the entrance to the adjacent Zambezi National Park safari.
How to get to Victoria Falls International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to VFA
Parking near Victoria Falls International Airport
The official parking is located next to the terminal.
How to get to Victoria Falls from VFA
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Victoria Falls airport transfer
Victoria Falls: Airport Transfers
Kasane to Victoria Falls Town Transfer or Vice Versa
Victoria Falls Airport Transfer
Car rental at Victoria Falls International Airport
Some car rental companies operate at the airport, useful for continuing on to Hwange National Park or other reserves in the region.
Hotels near Victoria Falls International Airport
Centre of Victoria Falls
About 18-20 km and 25-30 minutes by taxi from the airport; once in town, the falls are 1.4-2.1 km on foot or a few minutes by car from the hotels in this area.
Best for: Those who want the falls, the shops and the restaurants of the town within walking distance or a few minutes away.
- The falls, Elephant's Walk and the bridge over the Victoria Falls Bridge within walking distance or a short stroll
- Supermarkets, bureaux de change and tour agency desks clustered on the same main street
- The same 25-30 minute transfer from the airport as any other part of town
- On the central streets, insistent offers of souvenirs and street currency exchange are common
Recommended hotels
- Cresta Sprayview Victoria Falls On the corner of Livingstone Way and Reinhard Road, 1.4 km from the falls and a short walk from Elephant's Walk; fully renovated in 2013, with an outdoor pool and a poolside bar. View availability
- Batonka Guest Lodge On Reynard Road, 2.1 km from the falls and on the quieter edge of the centre; 27 rooms in colonial style, a pool and a mongoose that reviewers say often wanders among the poolside chairs. View availability
Along the Zambezi and in the reserve
25-27 km and about 25 minutes from the airport; from the river lodges the falls and the town centre are then another 5-15 minutes by car, with hotel shuttles at some properties.
Best for: Those looking for a resort on the river or inside a private reserve, with wildlife within view of the balcony, accepting a car or shuttle ride to town and the falls.
- Riverfront or private reserve with wildlife observable from the property
- Less traffic and street offers than the town centre
- No independent shop or restaurant within walking distance: you depend on the property's restaurant
- For the falls and the town centre you always need a car, a taxi or the hotel shuttle
Recommended hotels
- Elephant Hills Resort On a hill 4 km upstream from the falls, with Zambezi views from the upper rooms; the area's only 18-hole golf course, home since 1991 to the Elephant Hills Open. View availability
- Azambezi River Lodge The only hotel in Victoria Falls with its own jetty right on the riverbank, 5 km upstream from the falls, on the edge of Zambezi National Park; free shuttle to the town centre. View availability
- Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel A boutique property of 16 suites inside a private reserve on Old Ursula Road, about 15 minutes from the falls; guided walks among the reserve's wildlife included in the stay. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal, expanded to keep pace with tourism growth to the falls, handles domestic connections and some direct international routes to southern Africa.
An advance of 2.5 hours for flights is recommended.
Map of Victoria Falls International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Do you need a local SIM in Victoria Falls?
It can be useful, with Econet as the country's main operator: connectivity in the tourist town of Victoria Falls is generally good thanks to the concentration of hotels and lodges, better anyway than in more remote areas of Zimbabwe.
Q. Does the hotel offer a transfer from Victoria Falls Airport?
Many lodges and hotels in the area include free airport transfer in the price of the stay: check with your accommodation before arranging a taxi.
Q. Is there a malaria risk in Victoria Falls?
Yes, it's one of the highest-risk areas for tourists overall, especially from November to June: antimalarial prophylaxis is strongly recommended before departure.
Q. Is the KAZA UniVisa worth it to visit the falls from both sides?
Yes, if you plan to cross the border with Zambia multiple times (for example to see the falls from both banks), the KAZA UniVisa (about 50 USD) costs less than two separate single visas and also includes a day trip to Botswana.
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