Flying from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to Gaborone Airport (GBE): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Gaborone Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour.
Gaborone's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Johannesburg.
You can take your pick of 73 weekly Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Gaborone Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your JNB to GBE flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Gaborone Airport, so jetting to Gaborone (and then exploring more of Botswana!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Airlink.
Airlink tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for JNB to GBE flights, with 86.75% of services landing as scheduled.
If you'd love to discover another city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Gaborone Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Victoria Falls Airport is a well-known stop between JNB and GBE.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to Gaborone Airport (GBE)
Right now, R 1,567 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Gaborone Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,928. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from JNB to GBE. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Gaborone Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
When it comes to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport's on-time performance, 75% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Johannesburg to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is around 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Gaborone Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near JNB:
Arriving at Gaborone Airport (GBE)
Reserve a hotel close to GBE if you're catching a late Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Gaborone Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Gaborone Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Auto-Union or Avis to explore Gaborone and beyond.
To lock in the lowest rate, book your vehicle from Gaborone Airport several weeks in advance. Prices typically increase as your departure date approaches.
Getting from Gaborone Airport (GBE) to central Gaborone
Gaborone Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Gaborone. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gaborone Airport (GBE)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Gaborone Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Gaborone. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Gaborone Airport, consider the type of weather you like. October is the warmest month in Gaborone, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JNB to GBE in July. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.
Explore more of Botswana
Gaborone has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Botswana waiting to be explored. Around 418 kilometres north-east of Gaborone, a visit to Francistown will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Our Lady of the Desert Cathedral, Supa Ngwao Museum and Nyangabwe Hill.
Another worthwhile stop in Botswana, Molepolole is located about 48 kilometres north-west of Gaborone. Plan to visit highlights including Kgosi Sechele I Museum.