Travelling from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): what you need to know
Birmingham is two hours behind Gaborone and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your GBE to BHX flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight is $1,201. A return ticket is currently $2,068. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from GBE to BHX. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
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Handy information about Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 87.04% of flights that depart GBE arrive at their destination without delay.
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Gaborone. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Need a handy hotel near GBE? If you're boarding an early flight from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to Birmingham International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BHX instead:
Pick up a Birmingham International Airport rental car and discover Birmingham and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Alamo are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Birmingham International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
From Birmingham International Airport, Birmingham is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
June is the busiest month for flights from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to Birmingham International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Birmingham in January.
Lock in your flight from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to Birmingham International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Birmingham during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 24ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap tickets from GBE to BHX around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Birmingham. Around 161 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
If there's time to check out another side of United Kingdom, head for Bristol, roughly 121 kilometres south-west of Birmingham. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are key reasons to visit.