Travelling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE): what you need to know
Gaborone is two hours ahead of Birmingham and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you get on your BHX to GBE flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
Currently, $1,768 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $2,158. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BHX to GBE if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport.
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Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Of all flights leaving Birmingham International Airport, 65.48% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Birmingham International Airport from central Birmingham, it takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near BHX:
Arriving at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
If you're getting in on a late Birmingham International Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near GBE:
Travel at your own speed with a Sir Seretse Khama International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz, Auto-Union or Avis and experience more of Gaborone and beyond.
Reserve your ride from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport a few weeks before your trip to lock in the best possible deal. If you're planning to travel during a peak period, it's wise to book even earlier.
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 reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Gaborone. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport for November if you'd like to explore Gaborone during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 34ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BHX to GBE in July. Temperatures average between 5ºC and 23ºC then.
Explore more of Botswana
Francistown is just one of the many places in Botswana waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Gaborone. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Supa Ngwao Museum, Chishtiya Masjid Ahle Sunnat Waljamat and Nyangabwe Hill.
If there's time to check out another corner of Botswana, head for Molepolole, about 48 kilometres north-west of Gaborone. Molepolole Silos, Moruleng- matlhalerwa and Kgosi Sechele I Museum are key reasons to visit.