Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE): what you need to know
Gaborone's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Gaborone two hours ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your LHR to GBE flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
R 11,363 is currently the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 13,490. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from LHR to GBE. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take around 55 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near LHR:
Arriving at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GBE instead:
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To get the best possible deal, reserve your vehicle from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Rates typically rise closer to your travel date.
Getting from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) to central Gaborone
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to central Gaborone has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
When to fly to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Gaborone in February.
The warmest month in Gaborone is November, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from LHR to GBE in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of Botswana
You've seen Gaborone, now it's time to explore more of Botswana. Journey about 418 kilometres north-east to Francistown to check off its top sights. From Supa Ngwao Museum to Chishtiya Masjid Ahle Sunnat Waljamat and Nyangabwe Hill, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 48 kilometres north-west of Gaborone, Molepolole is another favourite stop in Botswana. No visit is complete without checking out Molepolole Silos, Moruleng- matlhalerwa and Kgosi Sechele I Museum.