Travelling from Johannesburg to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport (GBE): What you need to know
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is Johannesburg's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Johannesburg to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport (GBE) jetting off from here.
The average time for a direct Johannesburg to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport flight is 1 hour.
Gaborone (where Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport is located) and Johannesburg share the UTC+2 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
The busiest route is Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport (GBE). You can pick from 67 direct services every week.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Johannesburg to GBE. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as April and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in Johannesburg
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Get to your destination in one go from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). Direct flights from Johannesburg to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport (GBE) can be booked from here.
Pick from a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Johannesburg to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport leaving from JNB. Book your seat with one of these:
Airlink is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from JNB to GBE.
Airlink is the most punctual carrier on this route.
JNB is around 26 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Johannesburg to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights leaving Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport, 75% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
You can reach HLA from the centre of Johannesburg in approximately 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Johannesburg to GBE flight? Unwind in a hotel near Lanseria International Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
About Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport (GBE)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Johannesburg to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GBE instead:
Getting from Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport (GBE) to central Gaborone
Central Gaborone is around 14 kilometres from Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport (GBE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport is R 1,638. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 3,168. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Johannesburg to GBE, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport (GBE)
Think about the pace you're looking for when picking your flight dates. January is the quietest month to visit Gaborone. July is when most people book flights from Johannesburg to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport (GBE), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Gaborone is October, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your Johannesburg to GBE plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Johannesburg to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport in July when temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
More about Gaborone
Once you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Gaborone:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Gaborone Game Reserve, Mokolodi Nature Reserve and Central Kalahari Game Reserve are essential stops on your Gaborone itinerary.
Explore more of Botswana
Extend your Botswana trip with a visit to Serowe, located about 257 kilometres north of Gaborone. Khama III Memorial Museum is just one of the popular sights to put on your itinerary.
