Flying from Washington DC to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE): What you need to know
When planning your flight from Washington DC to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE), there's a good range of airports you can take off from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are Washington DC's main options.
The timezone in Gaborone is UTC+2, which is six hours ahead of Washington DC. Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is located in Gaborone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Washington DC to GBE. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
The journey from central Washington DC to DCA takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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Of all flights departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% land on schedule at their destination.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You can arrive at IAD from the centre of Washington DC in approximately 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
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When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 74.39%.
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
The trip to BWI from central Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 50 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Washington DC to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights touch down without delays. At BWI, that figure is 77.13%.
About Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
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How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
At the moment, R 17,523 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 21,134. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Washington DC to GBE. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
Affordable Washington DC to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Washington DC to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE). July is the peak month for travel to Gaborone. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in February.
Lock in a Washington DC to GBE plane ticket departing in November if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Gaborone to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Gaborone
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There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Paradise Adventures Safaris (Pty) LTD, Mokolodi Nature Reserve and Gaborone Game Reserve are highlights which should feature on every Gaborone itinerary.
Explore more of Botswana
While Gaborone will give you a great introduction to Botswana, there's much more to discover in Serowe. About 257 kilometres to the north, this must-see city has plenty to keep you busy, like Serowe National Library and Serowe UCCSA.
Next up? Find your way to Mahalapye. It's about 193 kilometres north-east of Gaborone and features highlights including Kanamo Garden Centre and Mahalapye Children’s park.
