Cheap Flights to Gaborone

Here are the airlines that offer flights from the UK to Gaborone, with their stopover cities:

• Ethiopian Airlines (Addis Ababa)

• Qatar Airways (Doha)

• South African Airways (Johannesburg)

• Lufthansa (Frankfurt)

• Turkish Airlines (Istanbul)

• Kenya Airways (Nairobi)

You cannot fly directly from any airport in the UK to Gaborone, Botswana. If you plan to visit Gaborone, your best option is to book a flight that includes a connection. Most travellers fly through Johannesburg or Addis Ababa. You can usually complete the journey with just one layover, which helps keep the travel simple and stress-free.

You cannot fly directly from the UK to Gaborone, so your total journey time depends on the route you take and how long your layover is.  When you include a layover of one to three hours, your total journey will take between 13 and 16 hours.

A Virgin Atlantic flight from London Heathrow to Johannesburg takes roughly 11 hours. From Johannesburg to Gaborone, you can expect the final flight to last just over 1 hour. Plus, there are some delays during the connection time, and you should also keep this in mind.

British Airways does not fly directly to Gaborone, but you can still book your full journey with British Airways through a new codeshare partnership. Since February 2025, British Airways has been working with Airlink. You fly BA from London to Johannesburg, then hop on an Airlink flight to Gaborone. It’s all on one ticket, so you only check in once and your bags are transferred automatically.

An economy return ticket from the UK to Gaborone usually costs from around £618. That is the average cost when you book in advance and travel during less busy times of year. If you prefer to fly in business class, the lowest return fare currently showing is about 2,097 pounds.

You can often save money by booking early or flying midweek. Prices also vary depending on which UK airport you fly from. London flights tend to offer the cheapest and most frequent options.

If you want the lowest fare from the UK to Gaborone, the best place to start is CheapFlightsFare. You can contact us directly by calling 020 8432 9595. If you prefer messaging, just send us a note on WhatsApp using the same number. You can also email us at info@cheapflightsfare.uk and we will get back to you.

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If you hold a British passport, you are allowed to stay in Gaborone and the rest of the country for up to 90 days without needing a visa. If you are entering from or through a country with a known yellow fever risk, you will need to show a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate.

If you are travelling with children, you may need to show extra documents. These can include a birth certificate or a letter of consent if one parent is not travelling.

If you fly from Manchester to Gaborone, you can expect the journey to take around 16 to 21 hours, depending on your route. The fastest travel time currently listed is just over 16 hours. This includes one or two stops along the way, most commonly through Johannesburg.

Many flights take closer to 18 to 21 hours in total, especially if the layovers are longer. The final part of your journey from Johannesburg to Gaborone is short. It usually takes between 55 and 60 minutes.

Yes, you can fly to Gaborone from Birmingham, but you will need to connect through one or two international airports. The most common routes include stops in cities like Doha or Dubai before continuing to Johannesburg.

You could, for example, take Qatar Airways from Birmingham to Doha or Emirates from Birmingham to Dubai. From either of these hubs, you then continue to Johannesburg, and finally take a short flight to Gaborone with Airlink or Air Botswana. The total travel time is usually between 22 and 24 hours.

The best time to visit Gaborone is between June and August because you get clear skies and cool daytime weather. Nights can get chilly, so bringing a jacket is a good idea. September and October tend to be hotter during the day, just before the rainy season begins.

The cheapest time to fly to Gaborone is usually during the rainy season (from November to March). Airlines often drop their fares during this time because demand is lower. You can also find better hotel rates in Gaborone and other parts of Botswana. If you avoid the Christmas and New Year weeks, you are more likely to find good deals on both flights and accommodation.

The most expensive time to visit is from June to August. That is the peak dry season, which attracts more travellers.

Return flights from the UK to Gaborone in economy class usually start from around £670. If you want to fly business class, return fares start from about £2,631. Sometimes the prices appear in dollars, so make sure to check the currency before booking.

Flight prices change daily. What looks like a good deal today could go up tomorrow depending on demand.

Booking your flight at least 2 months in advance usually gets you a better price. For peak seasons like June to August or the Christmas holidays, you should book 3 to 6 months in advance. Flights during those times sell out fast and prices rise quickly.

Yes, it’s safe to visit Gaborone, but you should still stay alert. The UK government says most trips to Botswana go smoothly. Still, like any city, Gaborone does have reports of crime.

Some travellers have faced car-jackings, bag-snatching, or theft in busy areas. If you’re driving, keep your doors locked, especially when stopped at traffic lights. Avoid walking alone after dark, even in well-lit places. Don’t flash valuables in public, and stay alert in restaurants and shopping areas.

Follow local news while you’re there, and ask your hotel if anything important is happening nearby.

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