Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE): what you need to know
Gaborone's timezone is UTC+2, making Gaborone nine hours behind Melbourne.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MEL to GBE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport flight is R 15,468. A round-trip ticket is currently R 26,868. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from MEL to GBE. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 67.71% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it takes around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 40 minutes.
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Arriving at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
If you have a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near GBE:
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Give yourself a better shot at scoring the best rate by booking early. Reserving your vehicle from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a good move.
Getting from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) to central Gaborone
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Gaborone. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Gaborone. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Gaborone is November, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from MEL to GBE in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of Botswana
Gaborone has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Botswana you should also see. About 418 kilometres north-east of Gaborone, a trip to Francistown will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Supa Ngwao Museum, Chishtiya Masjid Ahle Sunnat Waljamat and Nyangabwe Hill.
If you're looking to explore another side of Botswana, head for Molepolole, roughly 48 kilometres north-west of Gaborone. Molepolole Silos, Moruleng- matlhalerwa and Kgosi Sechele I Museum are among the biggest draws.
