Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE): what you need to know
Gaborone is nine hours behind Sydney and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your SYD to GBE flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
Right now, 1.356 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 1.294 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from SYD to GBE. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
When it comes to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.62% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Sydney to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near SYD. Whether you have an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GBE instead:
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Getting from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) to central Gaborone
From Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
The quietest month for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Gaborone based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport for November if you'd like to go to Gaborone during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SYD to GBE in July. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of Botswana
Francistown is just one of the many places in Botswana waiting to be explored after you've experienced Gaborone. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Supa Ngwao Museum, Chishtiya Masjid Ahle Sunnat Waljamat and Nyangabwe Hill.
Molepolole is another well-known destination in Botswana and is around 48 kilometres north-west of Gaborone. No trip is complete without experiencing Molepolole Silos, Moruleng- matlhalerwa and Kgosi Sechele I Museum.