Flying from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Cape Town International Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours.
Cape Town and Gaborone are both in the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Flights from CPT to GBE start from 10:15 — the first with Air Botswana. The last service of the day is at 19:00 with Air Botswana. In total, you can choose from five weekly Cape Town International Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CPT to GBE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Air Botswana offers direct flights from Cape Town International Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Gaborone — and maybe even more of Botswana if you have time.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Air Botswana.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport flight is 124 €. A return fare right now is 240 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get cheap tickets from CPT to GBE, reserve your journey one month before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
81.65% of flights departing from Cape Town International Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from CPT.
To reach Cape Town International Airport from central Cape Town, it takes around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to CPT:
Arriving at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cape Town International Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GBE instead:
Explore without limits with a Sir Seretse Khama International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hertz, Auto-Union or Avis and see more of Gaborone and beyond.
Boost your chances of snagging the lowest price by booking early. Reserving your ride from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a good move.
Getting from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) to central Gaborone
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Gaborone. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Gaborone in February.
The warmest month in Gaborone is November, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Cape Town International Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
July has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CPT to GBE sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Botswana
Gaborone has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Botswana waiting to be explored. Around 418 kilometres north-east of Gaborone, a trip to Francistown will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Supa Ngwao Museum, Chishtiya Masjid Ahle Sunnat Waljamat and Nyangabwe Hill.
Around 48 kilometres north-west of Gaborone, Molepolole is another essential stop in Botswana. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Molepolole Silos, Moruleng- matlhalerwa and Kgosi Sechele I Museum.