Cheap Flights to Francistown

There are no airlines offering a direct flight from the UK to Francistown. However, many airlines will get you to Botswana with one or two connections along the way.

• British Airways (Johannesburg)

• Virgin Atlantic (Johannesburg)

• Lufthansa (Frankfurt)

• Qatar Airways (Doha)

• Emirates (Dubai)

• Ethiopian Airlines (Addis Ababa)

• Airlink (Johannesburg)

• Air Botswana (Gaborone)

You won’t find direct flights from the UK to Francistown, as it’s only linked by flights within Botswana. If you are flying from the UK, your journey will begin in London, usually at Heathrow. You will first fly to Johannesburg. After that, you will take another flight to Gaborone. The final leg is a short domestic flight to Francistown.

The total flight time from the UK to Francistown depends on your stopovers, but the flying time is around 13 to 16 hours. Your flight from London Heathrow to Johannesburg takes about 11 hours. From Johannesburg, you fly to Gaborone, which takes around 1 hour and 10 minutes. Then from Gaborone, it is another fifty to 60 minutes to Francistown. When you include waiting time between flights, your full journey could take longer.

You cannot fly to Francistown from the UK with British Airways. If you want to travel to Francistown, you will need to take more than one airline. After reaching Johannesburg, you can book a flight to Gaborone with either Airlink or Air Botswana. From Gaborone, the last part of your journey is a domestic flight to Francistown.

The average return flight from the UK to Francistown costs around £1,235 in economy class. Flight prices can vary depending on when you travel and how far in advance you book. If you are flexible with your travel dates, you might find cheaper options. Flying midweek and avoiding peak seasons like school holidays can also help lower the price.

The best way to find cheap flights to Francistown is to book through CheapFlightsFare. We look at all available options and build the most affordable route from the UK to Francistown. This means you do not have to spend time booking each flight separately.

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Yes, you can visit Francistown without a visa if you are a British citizen, but only for up to 90 days. If you are travelling with a child who is seventeen or younger, you must carry the child’s full birth certificate. If one parent or guardian is not travelling with the child, a signed and certified letter of consent from that parent or guardian is also required.

You do not need a yellow fever vaccination certificate unless you are arriving from a country that has a known risk of yellow fever. In most cases from the UK, this is not required.

You cannot fly directly from Manchester to Francistown, which means the journey always includes at least two connections. Expect a travel time of roughly 18 to 21 hours from Manchester to Francistown.

A common route would start with a flight from Manchester to another major airport such as London Heathrow, Amsterdam, or Doha. From there, you fly to Johannesburg. The next leg is a flight to Gaborone, which is the capital of Botswana. Finally, you take a short domestic flight from Gaborone to Francistown.

Yes, you can fly to Francistown from Birmingham, but the journey will involve multiple connecting flights. One option is to fly from Birmingham to Doha with Qatar Airways. From there, you fly to Johannesburg. Then you continue from Johannesburg to Gaborone with Airlink. The last part of the journey is a domestic flight from Gaborone to Francistown with Air Botswana.

The best time to visit Francistown is from June to October because this is when the weather is at its clearest. The temperature is comfortable, and you can spot wildlife without any hassle. If you prefer less humidity, this time of year is ideal. While it is not the cheapest time to visit, it offers the best overall experience.

The cheapest time to visit Francistown is usually in May because this is just before the start of the peak dry season, so prices for flights and accommodation are often lower. Travelling in May allows you to enjoy mild weather.

If you are flexible with your dates and want to avoid crowds, May can be a great time to go. It gives you a good balance between cost, weather, and overall experience. You still get to enjoy the early part of Botswana’s dry season without paying peak season prices.

You should book your flight to Francistown about 21 to 29 days before your departure. If you book too early, prices might still be high. If you wait until the last minute, you will likely pay more, especially during busy travel periods. Booking about three to four weeks before your trip gives you a better chance of finding a good deal without missing out on flight options.

If you are planning to travel during school holidays or over Christmas, try to book even earlier.

When booking cheap flights to Francistown, you need to look out for hidden fees:

Yes, it is generally safe to visit Francistown, but you should take normal precautions just like you would in any city. The UK government does not advise against travel to Francistown or other parts of Botswana.

However, you should be aware that violent crime is rising in some of Botswana’s larger cities. This includes Francistown, Gaborone, and Maun. Attacks on tourists are still rare, but theft do happen.

There is no recent history of terrorism in Botswana, but the UK government does say that attacks anywhere in the region cannot be ruled out completely.

To travel from the UK to Francistown, you need a few important documents to make sure your trip goes smoothly.

If you want the easiest way to book cheap flights to Francistown, you should use CheapFlightsFare. We help you find the best deals by checking all the airlines that fly on this route.

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Booking your return flight from Francistown to the UK is easy with CheapFlightsFare. To get started, you can call us on 020 8432 9595 and speak to one of our travel experts. You can also message us on WhatsApp or send an email to info@cheapflightsfare.uk.