How to find cheap flights to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
At the moment, R 1,918 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to GBE for R 3,665.
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Lock in a bargain on tickets to Gaborone, where Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is located, by booking early. You're more likely to land an awesome deal and have a wider selection of flight choices.
Check the 'Add nearby airports' filter and broaden your search for cheap flights to Gaborone. This will show you all the airports around your departure and destination points.
Think about taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes usually cost less. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport.
Best time to go to Gaborone
The cheapest month to take off on a flight to Gaborone is typically May.
To find the cheapest month for flights to GBE, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
Fly to Gaborone in July if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to GBE, but also when tickets are likely to be more expensive.
February is the quietest time of year to visit if you're after a more relaxed pace. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Gaborone then.
With averages of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF), November is when Gaborone is warmest. Plan your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your time here.
July brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 5ºC (41ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
Don't want to pack a raincoat? July is the driest month in Gaborone.
It rains the most in December, which gets around 11 days of wet weather.
Flying to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, these airlines make getting to Gaborone nice and easy:
Ethiopian Airlines has the best track record for punctuality. Up to 97% of its flights into this airport touch down as scheduled, making it a great option when booking your GBE plane ticket.
When you touch down at GBE, you'll be in the UTC+2 timezone.
Eager to catch up on sleep after your flight to GBE? These hotels close to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport offer the ideal place to relax and unwind:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a car hire in GBE. Rent your wheels from Hertz, Auto-Union or Avis and experience parts of Gaborone that aren't in every guidebook.
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is known for its punctual performance, with up to 87% of outbound flights touching down as planned. That's good news whether you're flying out to continue your trip or to get home.
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is located in Gaborone, South-East District, Botswana.
Getting to central Gaborone from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
Central Gaborone is about 13 kilometres from GBE.
Once you've landed from your flight to GBE, the drive to the centre takes around 20 minutes.
If you'd love to stay near all the action in Gaborone, book a room at one of these comfy hotels:
Gaborone highlights
Hop off your flight to Gaborone and head straight for these leading attractions:
Paradise Adventures Safaris (Pty) LTD: A classic place to start your city tour, this landmark is around 2 kilometres south-east of the city centre.
National Botanical Garden: Look for a place to sit and take a breather here while exploring Gaborone. This park is roughly 3 kilometres east of the centre.
Mokolodi Nature Reserve: Want more reasons to visit Gaborone? This landmark brings in the crowds and is around 13 kilometres south-west of the city centre.
How to get to Molepolole from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
The nearby city of Molepolole is about 56 kilometres from GBE. Heading to the centre by ride-share or cab should take around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Travelling from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) to Kanye
Kanye is another city that's easy to reach from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. It's around 72 kilometres away.
Making the trip by car takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Explore more of Botswana
There's plenty more of Botswana begging to be explored. About 40 kilometres west of Gaborone, take off to Molepolole. What not to miss? Begin with Kgosi Sechele I Museum, Moruleng- matlhalerwa and Assemblies Of God.
Or take off to Kanye, roughly 72 kilometres south-west of Gaborone. Wena Tented Camp & Caravan Park, Finsbury Park and Sefalana are among the many reasons to go.