Travelling from New York to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport (GBE): What you need to know
Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport is located in Gaborone. The city is in the UTC+2 timezone and is seven hours ahead of New York.
Your flight from New York to GBE won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
If you're going away during a popular month like July, make your way to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines will be longer during high seasons like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Travelling from central New York to JFK takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from New York to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73% of flights complete their journey on time.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
EWR is around 24 kilometres from central New York. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to GBE flight:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 71%. This figure shows how often flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is roughly 13 kilometres from central New York. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 30 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, you can expect a journey of around 55 minutes.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early New York to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport flight:
The on-time performance record of LGA is 69%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights from this airport arrive as planned.
The address of New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport (GBE)
Consider staying in a hotel near GBE if you have a late flight from New York to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
Getting from Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport (GBE) to central Gaborone
Central Gaborone is around 14 kilometres from Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It typically takes 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport (GBE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport is 638 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 1.261 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from New York to GBE, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from New York to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport (GBE)
July is when most people book flights from New York to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport (GBE). Plan your visit to Gaborone in January for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Gaborone is October, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your New York to GBE plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July has temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for cheap tickets from New York to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Gaborone
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Gaborone right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from New York to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport:
There are loads of awesome things to do in Gaborone when you're in the mood to sightsee. Start exploring at Gaborone Game Reserve followed by Mokolodi Nature Reserve and Central Kalahari Game Reserve.
Explore more of Botswana
Get the most out of your Botswana trip by venturing beyond Gaborone. Around 257 kilometres away to the north, Serowe is another awesome city to put on your itinerary. Check off some of its biggest attractions such as Khama III Memorial Museum while you're there.