Travelling from Johannesburg to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE): What you need to know
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is Johannesburg's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Johannesburg to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) jetting off from here.
The average length of a direct Johannesburg to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport flight is 1 hour.
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is located in Gaborone. The city's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Johannesburg.
The busiest route is from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE), with 55 direct weekly services. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from JNB to GBE is the 6:20am Airlink (South Africa) service. If a later start suits your schedule, the last departure is at 7:30pm with Air Botswana.
Get to 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 the mad dash to your gate.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Johannesburg to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) leave from this terminal.
When departing from JNB, you can catch a direct flight from Johannesburg to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport with Airlink (South Africa).
The airline with the highest booking numbers between JNB and GBE is Airlink (South Africa).
Among carriers operating on this route, Airlink (South Africa) has the best record for on-time arrivals.
Located around 29 kms (18 miles) from central Johannesburg, JNB can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Johannesburg to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels close to O.R. Tambo International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% land on schedule at their destination.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Depending on road traffic, you can drive to HLA from Johannesburg's centre in about 50 minutes. The airport is approximately 48 kms (30 miles) away.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Lanseria International Airport the day before your Johannesburg to GBE flight:
About Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
Have a late flight from Johannesburg to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near GBE and turn out the lights sooner:
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is £74. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £143. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Johannesburg to GBE. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Johannesburg to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
July is the busiest month for flights from Johannesburg to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE). Plan your visit to Gaborone in February for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Gaborone is November, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your Johannesburg to GBE plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Gaborone
Start your Gaborone trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Paradise Adventures Safaris (Pty) LTD and Mokolodi Nature Reserve are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Gaborone to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Gaborone Game Reserve.
Explore more of Botswana
Gaborone is just a glimpse of what Botswana has to offer. Extend your adventure to Serowe, which is about 257 kms (160 miles) away to the north. From Serowe National Library to Serowe UCCSA, there's plenty to see and do in this popular city.
Your trip through Botswana isn't complete without visiting Mahalapye. Kanamo Garden Centre and Mahalapye Children’s park are among the highlights in this destination, which is around 193 kms (120 miles) north-east of Gaborone.