Flights to Botswana
Botswana has a total of 4 airports, 3 of these airports handle international flights. With domestic flights available at every airport, traveling by plane offers a fast and efficient way to explore the country. One of which exclusively serves domestic flights. All airports in Botswana together handle 350 flights this month, departing from 14 airports in 6 countries, operated by 7 different airlines — none of them are a low-cost carrier. You can fly to Botswana in Economy and Business Class.
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Destinations in Botswana Airlines flying to Botswana Best time to visit Botswana Countries with direct flights All direct flights Business Class flights Domestic flights International flights Popular routes Routes with a stopover FAQFlightConnections provides all the information you need to plan your flight to Botswana. Airports, destinations, routes and schedules are all clearly displayed on our interactive flight map. If you prefer a list view, the sections below with available departure and arrival airports might be useful. Looking to see which countries offer direct connections? You'll find that information further down, along with all airlines flying to Botswana.
For a more comfortable journey, explore the Business Class sections on this page. You can also use the Class filter to choose your cabin class and see routes clearly displayed on the flight map. If you'd like to travel with an alliance, you can do so with Star Alliance. Simply use the Alliance filter to display their specific routes on the map.
Destinations in Botswana
Explore Botswana!
Discover all 4 destinations in Botswana. The most popular airports are in Gaborone and Maun. Collectively, the top 2 airports in these cities handle over 84% of all arriving flights this month.
Below is the full list of destinations in Botswana, ranked by popularity based on the number of flights each airport handles. If you're interested in flying to any of these destinations, simply click it to view all routes, airlines, and flight schedules.
Airlines flying to Botswana
When planning your trip to Botswana, you have several airline options to consider. A total of 7 airlines offer direct flights to the country — none of which are low-cost airlines. Major airlines include Airlink and Air Botswana. Together they operate more than half (78%) of all scheduled flights in March.
Below is an overview of the airlines that offer their services, ranked by popularity.
What is the best time to visit Botswana?
All 4 destinations in Botswana are hot mediterranean destinations, which you will find here — making it easy to plan your trip to Botswana.
☀️ Hot Mediterranean destinations
The Mediterranean regions of Botswana are cherished for their warm, dry summers, where temperatures often exceed 30°C (86°F). In some inland areas, temperatures can rise even higher, sometimes reaching 40°C (104°F) or more while their mild winters see a bit of rain. This delightful climate, combined with beautiful landscapes and sun-filled lifestyle attract visitors from around the globe.
Botswana has 4 Hot Mediterranean destinations that you can fly to. The destinations listed below are attractive to visit all year round, but they are best visited in spring (September-November) and fall (March-May) when temperatures are pleasantly warm, especially since summers can get very hot in these regions.
Countries with direct flights to Botswana
From which countries can you fly non-stop?
Below is a list of all 5 countries that have non-stop flights to Botswana, including the number of airports that offer those flights:
Airports with direct flights to Botswana
This section is ideal for finding the best airport to start your trip to Botswana. All airports with direct flights are listed below, ranked by popularity. Currently, 10 airports across 5 countries and 1 continents offer direct flights to 4 airports in Botswana.
Flying Business Class to Botswana
Where can you fly to in Business Class?
In total, there are 4 airports across 4 countries that provide business class flights to Botswana. As of today, you can arrive at 2 airports in Business Class. (Gaborone or Maun Airport).
Departure airports with Business Class flights
Business Class airports in Botswana
Domestic flights across Botswana
With a total of 10 domestic routes, there are plenty of flights connecting the major cities of Botswana.
The list below provides you with a lot more information, from interesting statistics to an overview of all domestic routes.
International flights from Africa to Botswana
There are 10 cities spread across 5 countries in Africa that offer international flights to Botswana. Those cities offer direct flights to one of 3 airports in the country.
Gaborone is the most popular airport for international travelers from Africa with 196 flights in March, representing 71% of all flights arriving from Africa. The majority of those flights are operated by 2 airlines: Airlink and Air Botswana.
In the following sections we provide detailed information on the available routes from every country with non-stop flights and (if available) stopover flights:
Flights from South Africa to Botswana
From South Africa you can fly non-stop from 2 airports, and visit any of the 3 destinations in Botswana. In total there are 5 direct routes from South Africa, operated by 4 different airlines — none of which are low-cost airlines.
South Africa to Botswana with a stopover
If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 17 airports in South Africa offer flights to 3 destinations in Botswana that require just one stop:
Flights from Zimbabwe to Botswana
From Zimbabwe you can fly non-stop from 2 airports, and arrive at 2 different destinations in Botswana. In total there are 3 direct routes from Zimbabwe, operated by 3 different airlines — none of which are low-cost airlines.
Zimbabwe to Botswana with a stopover
If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 3 airports in Zimbabwe offer flights to 3 destinations in Botswana that require just one stop:
Flights from Ethiopia to Botswana
From Ethiopia you can fly non-stop from Addis Ababa Airport, and arrive at 2 different destinations in Botswana. In total there are 2 direct routes from Ethiopia, operated by Ethiopian Airlines.
Ethiopia to Botswana with a stopover
If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 25 airports in Ethiopia offer flights to 2 destinations in Botswana that require just one stop:
Flights from Zambia to Botswana
You can fly non-stop from 3 airports in Zambia, and arrive at 2 different destinations in Botswana. In total there are 3 direct routes from Zambia, operated by 3 different airlines — none of which are low-cost airlines.
Zambia to Botswana with a stopover
If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 7 airports in Zambia offer flights to 2 destinations in Botswana that require just one stop:
Flights from Namibia to Botswana
From Namibia you can fly non-stop from 2 airports, and arrive at the only destination in Botswana: Maun. In total there are 2 direct routes from Namibia, operated by Airlink.
Namibia to Botswana with a stopover
There is another departure option available if you consider a stopover: Walvis Bay Airport offers 1-stop flights to 3 destinations in Botswana:
Most popular routes to Botswana
Whether you're looking to explore the scenic landscapes, charming towns and vibrant cities of Botswana, visit friends and family or simply need to attend a business meeting — we've got you covered. Check out the list below to find the most popular non-stop flights available for your journey.
Popular routes to Botswana with a stopover
If there is no airport near you offering direct flights to Botswana, don't worry — you can still reach the country with a brief stopover along the way.
Below is a list of the most popular routes that require a stopover.
To see all 1- or 2-stop flight options, simply use the "Show indirect destinations" button on the map, or use the search bar to select your departure airport and discover all available routes from there to Botswana!
Frequently Asked Questions — FAQ
What is the best time to visit Botswana?
The ideal time to explore Botswana is usually from March to November. Be sure to check this overview where you will find an explanation of the best travel time for each destination.
- March (4 destinations)
- April (4 destinations)
- May (4 destinations)
- September (4 destinations)
- October (4 destinations)
- November (4 destinations)
What are the most popular destinations in Botswana?
The most common airport to fly to in Botswana is Gaborone Airport, also known as Sir Seretse Khama International Airport.
Which alliances are flying to Botswana?
Only Star Alliance operates flights to Botswana.
Which airlines operate direct flights to Botswana?
As of today, there are 7 airlines that fly to Botswana. You can find them here:
- Airlink
- Air Botswana
- South African Airways
- Ethiopian Airlines
- Mack Air
- CemAir
- Proflight Zambia
Which low-cost airlines fly to Botswana?
There are no low-cost carriers that operate flights to Botswana at the moment.
Which countries offer direct flights to Botswana?
There are 5 countries that offer direct flights to Botswana, which are:
- South Africa
- Zimbabwe
- Ethiopia
- Zambia
- Namibia
Which countries have the best direct connections to Botswana?
These countries have the most flight connections to Botswana:
- South Africa
- Zimbabwe
- Ethiopia
What are the best intercontinental hubs for flights to Botswana?
The most popular intercontinental airport for flights to Botswana is:
- Johannesburg (JNB)
From which continents can you fly non-stop to Botswana?
You can fly from Africa only at the moment.
Are there Business Class flights to Botswana?
Yes, you can fly in Business Class to 2 airports in Botswana (depending on where you are flying from):
- Gaborone (GBE)
- Maun (MUB)
Are there First Class flights to Botswana?
No, you cannot fly to Botswana in First Class.
What is the longest flight to Botswana?
The longest direct flight is from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (ADD) to Gaborone (GBE). This flight takes 5 hours and 10 minutes and covers a distance of 2,473 miles (3,980 km). Other interesting long-haul flights to Botswana include:
- ET - Addis Ababa to Gaborone 2,473 miles
- ET - Addis Ababa to Maun 2,255 miles
- ZA - Cape Town to Maun 1,010 miles
- ZA - Cape Town to Gaborone 784 miles
- ZM - Lusaka to Gaborone 657 miles
- ZA - Johannesburg to Kasane 606 miles
- ZM - Ndola to Maun 589 miles
- ZW - Harare to Gaborone 565 miles
- ZA - Johannesburg to Maun 524 miles
- BW - Kasane to Gaborone 466 miles
- BW - Gaborone to Kasane 466 miles
- ZW - Victoria Falls to Gaborone 446 miles
- NA - Windhoek to Maun 420 miles
- BW - Maun to Gaborone 354 miles
- BW - Gaborone to Maun 354 miles
- BW - Kasane to Francistown 274 miles
- BW - Francistown to Kasane 274 miles
- BW - Gaborone to Francistown 254 miles
- BW - Francistown to Gaborone 254 miles
- ZM - Livingstone to Maun 215 miles
- BW - Maun to Kasane 186 miles
- BW - Kasane to Maun 186 miles
- ZA - Johannesburg to Gaborone 181 miles
- NA - Katima Mulilo to Maun 168 miles
- ZW - Victoria Falls to Kasane 48 miles
What are the major airports in Botswana?
Botswana has no major airports, the largest airports are medium-sized airports (2 of them), which are:
- GBE (Sir Seretse Khama International) - Gaborone
- MUB (Maun) - Maun
How many airports are there in Botswana?
There are 4 airports that handle scheduled passenger flights.
What are the best airports for flights to Botswana?
Top airports for direct flights to Botswana include:
- Johannesburg (JNB)
- Cape Town (CPT)
- Lusaka (LUN)
- Harare (HRE)
- Victoria Falls (VFA)
- Windhoek (WDH)
- Ndola (NLA)
- Gaborone (GBE)
- Maun (MUB)
- Livingstone (LVI)
- Kasane (BBK)
- Francistown (FRW)
- Katima Mulilo (MPA)
What are the best international airports in Africa for flights to Botswana?
Top international airports in Africa for non-stop flights to Botswana are:
- Johannesburg (JNB)
- Cape Town (CPT)
- Victoria Falls (VFA)
Do all airports in Botswana operate year-round?
All 4 airports in Botswana are accessible year-round.
For a better overview adjusted to your travel dates, we recommend using the date filter on the map to filter out your options!
What are the most popular flights to Botswana?
Domestic:
- Gaborone to Maun
- Maun to Kasane
- Maun to Gaborone
- Kasane to Maun
- Gaborone to Francistown
- Francistown to Gaborone
- Kasane to Gaborone
- Kasane to Francistown
- Gaborone to Kasane
- Francistown to Kasane
International:
- Johannesburg to Gaborone
- Johannesburg to Maun
- Victoria Falls to Kasane
- Cape Town to Maun
- Johannesburg to Kasane
- Cape Town to Gaborone
- Victoria Falls to Gaborone
- Lusaka to Gaborone
- Harare to Gaborone
- Livingstone to Maun
- Windhoek to Maun
- Ndola to Maun
- Katima Mulilo to Maun
- Addis Ababa to Maun
- Addis Ababa to Gaborone
Which airports in Botswana offer domestic flights only?
Francistown Airport is the only airport in Botswana that exclusively serves domestic flights.
